In need of measurement services? Let Gaile Spalione help.Home remodels and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate evaluation of property size to determine a fair value when buying a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Gaile Spalione Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A home 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 floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. 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 documents, home listings, and more. When should I get a floorplan service?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA home floorplan service will secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool to entice potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a showing. Contact us today to find out more about our measurement services. |