Needing your home measured? Let Moschetti & Moschetti help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to incorrect public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from Moschetti & Moschetti Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. 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 useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a measurement service, an appraiser measures your home or 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 closets, entryways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the overall layout. The finished product 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 necessary?Real estate taxesTax 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 space than you have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish 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 home measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and 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 an excellent marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a showing. Contact us to find out more about our floorplan services. |