In need of measurement services? Let The Tamargo Appraisal Group, LLC help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from The Tamargo Appraisal Group, LLC Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a measurement service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. 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 should I get a measurement service?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has performed 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 home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling a home or propertyA home measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a showing. Contact us today to learn more about our measurement services. |