Needing your home measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to incorrect estimates, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Let Lisboa INC. be your choice for measurement services Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. The finished 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 are floorplan services necessary?Disputing property taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Putting a property up for saleA measuring service will secure a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool to attract potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact Lisboa INC. today to find out more about our floorplan services. |