Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Nathaniel A. Shaffer Appraisal, LLC. help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable measurement of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Let Nathaniel A. Shaffer Appraisal, LLC. be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds 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 document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the house. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When should I get a measurement service?Real estate taxesTax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will determine the 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. Putting your home up for saleA home measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated 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 potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool to entice potential buyers since they can view the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Contact Nathaniel A. Shaffer Appraisal, LLC. today to find out more about our floorplan services. |