Needing a property measured? Let Taurus Companies help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Taurus Companies give you a reliable calculation of property area to establish a fair value when buying a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Let Taurus Companies be your choice for measurement services Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the general layout. The finished 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 measurement or floorplan service necessary?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home up for saleA home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may 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 dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool to attract potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Get in touch with us to learn more about our floorplan services. |