In need of measurement services? Let Lisa Goins LLC help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you an accurate estimation of property area to establish a fair value when purchasing a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Lisa Goins LLC Get a quote nowWhat are home measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, 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 a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home 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 documents, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed 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 dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses an 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 home measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can review the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Contact Lisa Goins LLC to find out more about our floorplan services. |