Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Ohio City Consulting, LLC give you an accurate calculation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Order a floorplan service from Ohio City Consulting, LLC Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate 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 do home measurement services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage 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 do I need a measurement service?Challenging real estate taxesTax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA home floorplan service will secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact Ohio City Consulting, LLC today to find out more about our measurement services. |