Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Let Acura Valuation, Inc. be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When do I need a measurement service?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA home floorplan service can secure a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool to attract potential buyers since they can review the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a showing. Get in touch to learn more about our floorplan services. |