In need of measurement services? Let Blake Lopresto, LLC. help.

Home remodels and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable evaluation of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, 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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more.

When are floorplan services necessary?

Challenging property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a home or property

A measuring service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect 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 reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Information for agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can view the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Contact Blake Lopresto, LLC. today to find out more about our measurement services.