Needing your property measured? Let NWA Appraisals, LLC. help.

Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let NWA Appraisals, LLC. give you an accurate measurement of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. 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, home listings, and more.

When should I get a measurement service?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Selling your home

A floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after a showing. Get in touch to learn more about our measurement services.