Needing a home measured? Let Russo Residential Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of unreliable public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Russo Residential Appraisals Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a home measurement or floorplan 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 stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area 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, property listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a listingA measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. 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 measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and characteristics of the house before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our floorplan services. |