In need of measurement services? Let Biagi Appraisal Services help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you an accurate measurement of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Let Biagi Appraisal Services be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area of the house and the overall layout. The final product 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 measurement services necessary?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Putting a home up for saleA measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show 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 number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and attributes of the house before and after a tour. Contact Biagi Appraisal Services to learn more about our measurement services. |