In need of measurement services? Let Tasador, Inc. help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home's dimensions to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Tasador, Inc. Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the overall layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When should I get a floorplan service?Challenging real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home up for saleA measurement service will secure a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the house before and after touring. Contact us today to find out more about our measurement services. |