In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodels and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you a reliable estimation of property size to establish a fair value when purchasing a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Order a measurement service from Darioush Mehdizadeh Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan 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 space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When should I get a floorplan service?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies the 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 property on the marketA measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can review the layout and details of the property before and after a tour. Get in touch to learn more about our measurement services. |