Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate measurement of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Let Gonzalez Appraisal Company be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total 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 is a measurement or floorplan service required?Challenging property taxesTax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home on the marketA measuring service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for 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 can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, 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 tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and features of the property before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to learn more about our measurement services. |