In need of floorplan services? Let Cosgrove Appraisal help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Cosgrove Appraisal give you an accurate calculation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Cosgrove Appraisal Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the house'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 accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a 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 notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a home or propertyA measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to find out more about our floorplan services. |