Needing a property measured? Let Z LOGIC APPRAISALS help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to unreliable estimates, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Order a floorplan service from Z LOGIC APPRAISALS Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. 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 helpful and often necessary 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 property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they mark 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 writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. 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 should I get a measurement service?Disputing real estate taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA home measurement service can secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and attributes of the home before and after a showing. Contact Z LOGIC APPRAISALS today to find out more about our measurement services. |