Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Swiger Appraisal Inc help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of unreliable public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Let Swiger Appraisal Inc be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage 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 documentation, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Challenging real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home up for saleA measuring service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can view the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our measurement services. |