In need of floorplan services? Let Frank Lovasco help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate estimation of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Let Frank Lovasco be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. 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 essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the house and the general layout. The finished product 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 are floorplan services required?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home on the marketA floorplan service can secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can review the layout and attributes of the house before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |