Needing a property measured? Let www.Appraisers-McQuade.com help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your home to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Let www.Appraisers-McQuade.com be your choice for measurement services Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. 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 helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the 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 stairs, patios, and pantries. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?Real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling your homeA home measurement service can secure a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential 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 property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can review the layout and details of the house before and after a tour. Contact us today to learn more about our floorplan services. |