Needing a home measured? Let us help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Northwestern MN Appraisal Services give you an accurate estimation of property area to determine a fair value when buying a new home, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Let Northwestern MN Appraisal Services be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. 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 helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. The finished report is a 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?Disputing real estate taxesTax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses 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 house is worth. Selling a propertyA measuring service will secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend asking for a 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 a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our measurement services. |