Needing your home measured? Let Ring Residential Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Order a measurement service from Ring Residential Appraisals 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 the property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a legal form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, 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 floorplan service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the overall layout. The resulting report is a legal document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When should I get a floorplan service?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a property on the marketA measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only guaranteed method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, 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 tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a tour. Contact Ring Residential Appraisals today to learn more about our measurement services. |