Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Anthony DePalma give you a reliable measurement of property area to establish a fair value when purchasing a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Order a floorplan service from Anthony DePalma Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. 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 space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the house. 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, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services required?Challenging real estate taxesTax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Putting a property up for saleA measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate 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 tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can review the layout and attributes of the house before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our floorplan services. |