In need of measurement services? Let us help.Home remodels and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable calculation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Florida Gulf Coast University Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. 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 helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the home. 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, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?Challenging property taxesTax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will determine 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 fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated 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 property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool to entice potential buyers since they can view the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a showing. Contact Florida Gulf Coast University to learn more about our measurement services. |