Needing a home measured? Let Murray Appraisal Services help.Home remodels and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Murray Appraisal Services give you a reliable measurement of property size to determine a fair value when purchasing a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Murray Appraisal Services Get a quote todayWhat 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 floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document 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 challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a measurement service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. 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, home listings, and more. When should I get a measurement service?Disputing real estate taxesTax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a home or propertyA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential 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 executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Contact Murray Appraisal Services to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |