Needing a home measured? Let Zayas Real Estate Solutions, LLC help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your home's dimensions to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of inaccurate estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from Zayas Real Estate Solutions, LLC Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. The finished product 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 are floorplan services needed?Real estate taxesTax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling a listingA floorplan service will secure a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, 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 tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and details of the house before and after a showing. Contact Zayas Real Estate Solutions, LLC to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |