In need of measurement services? Let Zivka Ljutic help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home's dimensions to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes due to unreliable public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Order a measurement service from Zivka Ljutic Get a quote onlineWhat are floorplan services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your home'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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The finished product 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 are floorplan services necessary?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a property up for saleA home measurement service can secure a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to attract potential buyers because they can view the layout and features of the property before and after a tour. Contact Zivka Ljutic to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |