In need of measurement services? Let Omni Realty Advisors, Inc. help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Let Omni Realty Advisors, Inc. be your choice for measurement services Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the 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 total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the general layout. The result 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 is a measurement or floorplan service required?Disputing property taxesTax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation 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 determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Putting your home up for saleA measuring service can secure fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate 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 an excellent marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |