In need of measurement services? Let Angel Acosta help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from unreliable estimates, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Let Angel Acosta be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a 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 the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the general layout. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When should I get a floorplan service?Disputing real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA home floorplan service will secure a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |