In need of measurement services? Let us help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate measurement of property size to determine a fair value when buying a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Order a measurement service from Gary Brannen Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful 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, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the overall layout. The resulting report 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 floorplan service?Real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA measuring service will secure a fair price for your property. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home 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 number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. 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 measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to attract potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Contact Gary Brannen today to find out more about our measurement services. |