Needing a property measured? Let Regan Leddy Appraisal, LLC. help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Order a measurement service from Regan Leddy Appraisal, LLC. Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape 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 fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. 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 do I need a measurement service?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA measurement service can secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property 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 sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and features of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |