In need of measurement services? Let us help.Home remodels and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Jose Hernandez give you an accurate calculation of property size to determine a fair value when acquiring a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Jose Hernandez Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form 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 challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the overall layout. The result 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 is a measurement or floorplan service needed?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Marketing a home or propertyA home floorplan service will secure a fair price for your home. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic to attract potential buyers because they can view the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact Jose Hernandez to learn more about our measurement services. |