Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your property's dimensions to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from incorrect estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Irvine Appraising Company Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the 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 the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, 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 service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the house and the overall layout. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When do I need a measurement service?Real estate taxesTax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed 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 an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home on the marketA measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |