Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Gattozzi Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to 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 a property. Let Gattozzi Appraisals be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area of the house and the overall layout. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When should I get a measurement 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 — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling your homeA home measurement service can secure fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently 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 of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and 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 floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our floorplan services. |