Needing your property measured? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Morris Morgan Realty, Inc. give you a reliable calculation of property size to determine a fair value when acquiring a new property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Order a measurement service from Morris Morgan Realty, Inc. Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A home 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 precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. The result 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 are floorplan services required?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home on the marketA measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — 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 your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the house before and after a showing. Get in touch to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |