Needing your property measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from unreliable public records, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from AG Appraisals LLC Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout 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 necessary when disputing 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 measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living 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 documentation, property listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service required?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a home or propertyA floorplan service can secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |