Needing your property measured? Let us help.Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Tina Morrison give you an accurate evaluation of property area to determine a fair value when purchasing a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Tina Morrison Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. 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 sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure 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 fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area of the house and the overall layout. The finished product 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 are measurement services needed?Challenging real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a listingA home measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property as well as 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 performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic to attract potential buyers because they can view the layout and details of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact Tina Morrison to learn more about our floorplan services. |