In need of measurement services? Let Nielsen Home Appraisals LLC help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable calculation of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Nielsen Home Appraisals LLC Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When are measurement services required?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Marketing a listingA floorplan service can secure a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can review the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our measurement services. |