Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let New Century Appraisals, llc help.

Home remodels and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let New Century Appraisals, llc give you a reliable estimation of property size to determine a fair value when acquiring a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Marketing a listing

A measuring service can secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To make sure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic to attract potential buyers since they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after a tour. Contact New Century Appraisals, llc to learn more about our measurement services.