In need of measurement services? Let us help.Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Tober Residential Valuation, LLC give you an accurate measurement of property dimensions to establish a fair value when buying a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Order a measurement service from Tober Residential Valuation, LLC Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your 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 sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the overall layout. 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 documentation, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services needed?Disputing property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a listingA home measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool to attract potential buyers since they can see the layout and details of the property before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to learn more about our floorplan services. |