Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Montalvo Group LLC help.

Home remodels and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable evaluation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, 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 total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. The final product 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed 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 contesting your taxes. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a home or property

A measurement service will secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Contact us today to find out more about our floorplan services.