Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Anthony (Tony) Ostrow give you an accurate measurement of property area to determine a fair value when buying a home, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Let Anthony (Tony) Ostrow be your choice for measurement services Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they make note of 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 detailed sketch showing the total square footage 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 is a measurement or floorplan service needed?Property taxesTax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a home or propertyA home measurement service can secure a fair price for your home. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our measurement services. |