Needing your property measured? Let Rossebo & Assoc Inc help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of incorrect public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Let Rossebo & Assoc Inc be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat are floorplan services?A home 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 your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall 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 should I get a measurement service?Challenging real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling your homeA home measurement service will secure fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact Rossebo & Assoc Inc today to find out more about our floorplan services. |