Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let P E Turner & Co. help.Home remodels and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let P E Turner & Co. give you a reliable evaluation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Order a measurement service from P E Turner & Co. Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a 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 the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the house and the general layout. 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 documents, property listings, and more. When are measurement services necessary?Disputing real estate taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Putting your home on the marketA home measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for 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 actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |