In need of measurement services? Let Harry Chu (650) 759-9011 help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your home to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to incorrect public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Let Harry Chu (650) 759-9011 be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the 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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When are measurement services required?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect square footage 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 recently performed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a listingA measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to learn more about our floorplan services. |