Needing your home measured? Let Scott Gregory help.Home remodels and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate estimation of property size to establish a fair value when purchasing a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Scott Gregory Get a quote nowWhat are measurement services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your 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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When are measurement services needed?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a property on the marketA measuring service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect 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 dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |