In need of measurement services? Let us help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable calculation of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Get your measurement service from My Appraisers, Inc. Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your house'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 accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service required?Challenging property taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home up for saleA floorplan service will secure a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage 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 potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a tour. Contact My Appraisers, Inc. today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |