In need of measurement services? Let Enrique Tirado help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you an accurate estimation of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Enrique Tirado Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the house'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 precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a home or propertyA floorplan service can secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact Enrique Tirado today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |