Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let (909) 319-2214 help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of incorrect public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Get your measurement service from (909) 319-2214 Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan 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 floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall 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 measurement services required?Disputing property taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will determine 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 property is worth. Selling your homeA home measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and attributes of the home before and after a tour. Contact us today to learn more about our measurement services. |