In need of measurement services? Let Xelloss Corp Appraisals help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Xelloss Corp Appraisals give you a reliable calculation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Let Xelloss Corp Appraisals be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. 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 disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?Property taxesTax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling a propertyA floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a tour. Contact us to learn more about our measurement services. |