In need of floorplan services? Let Parisi Appraisal Group Assist!Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you an accurate calculation of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Get your measurement service from The Parisi Appraisal Group Get a quote nowWhat are measurement services?A home 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 floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan are forms that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful 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, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area of the house and the general layout. The finished report 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 necessary?Challenging real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a home or propertyA measuring service can secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, 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 since they can review the layout and attributes of the house before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |