Needing your home measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from incorrect estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Montana Valulytics Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Challenging real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA home floorplan service can secure fair market value for your home. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and details of the house before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to find out more about our floorplan services. |