Needing your property measured? Let SoCal Home Appraiser help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from SoCal Home Appraiser Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service required?Disputing real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a 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 the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home up for saleA measurement service can secure fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of 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 reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, 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 great marketing tool to interest potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our floorplan services. |