Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Balseiro & Associates help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of incorrect public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from Balseiro & Associates Get a quote nowWhat are measurement services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. 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, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services needed?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA home measurement service will secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested 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 completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially 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 great marketing tool to attract potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the home before and after a tour. Contact Balseiro & Associates today to find out more about our floorplan services. |