Needing a home measured? Let Michael Kubosh help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Let Michael Kubosh be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the house'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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may 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 general layout. The result 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 measurement services needed?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify 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 property is worth. Selling a propertyA home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can view the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Contact Michael Kubosh to find out more about our floorplan services. |