In need of floorplan services? Let Gonzalez Appraisal Group help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of inaccurate estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Gonzalez Appraisal Group Get a quote nowWhat are measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the property'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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops 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 documentation, home listings, and more. When do I need a measurement service?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA floorplan service can secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool to attract potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch to learn more about our floorplan services. |