In need of measurement services? Let Frank L. Hagan Appraisals Inc help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you a reliable measurement of property dimensions to establish a fair value when buying a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Let Frank L. Hagan Appraisals Inc be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. The resulting 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 do I need a measurement service?Challenging property taxesTax records often 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 have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA home floorplan service can secure fair market value for your home. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to find out more about our floorplan services. |