Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Chase Tobias help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Chase Tobias give you a reliable estimation of property size to establish a fair value when purchasing a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Chase Tobias Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. 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 is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Disputing property taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling a home or propertyA floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, 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 tool to entice potential buyers because they can view the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our floorplan services. |