Needing a property measured? Let us help.Home remodels and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable estimation of property area to determine a fair value when purchasing a home, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Triano Appraisals Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document 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 necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA home floorplan service will secure fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, 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 an excellent marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact Triano Appraisals to find out more about our measurement services. |