In need of measurement services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from unreliable estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Let Debora Roos be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?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 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 sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home. The result 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 do I need a floorplan service?Property taxesTax 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 space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine 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 home or propertyA home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a showing. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |