Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let California Property Valuations help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let California Property Valuations give you an accurate calculation of property size to determine a fair value when buying a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Order a floorplan service from California Property Valuations Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, 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 the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. 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, property listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?Property taxesTax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine 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 home measurement service will secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Get in touch with us to learn more about our floorplan services. |