Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Alamo Appraisal Group help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from unreliable public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Alamo Appraisal Group Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. The completed report 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 is a measurement or floorplan service needed?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important 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 actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce 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 is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our measurement services. |