In need of measurement services? Let us help.Home remodels and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable measurement of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from P.G.L. Appraisals Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. 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 area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the overall layout. The finished product 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 should I get a floorplan service?Property taxesTax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a property up for saleA measurement service will secure a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool to interest potential buyers because they can review the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Contact P.G.L. Appraisals to find out more about our floorplan services. |