Needing a property measured? Let Tavarez Appraisal Services help.Home remodels and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate evaluation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Tavarez Appraisal Services Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the house. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services necessary?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging 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. Marketing a listingA measuring service will secure fair market value for your property. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our measurement services. |