In need of measurement services? Let M & C Appraisals LLC help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to unreliable public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Let M & C Appraisals LLC be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat are measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch 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 documents, property listings, and more. When should I get a floorplan service?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! 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 an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a home or propertyA floorplan service can secure fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic to interest potential buyers since they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact M & C Appraisals LLC today to learn more about our measurement services. |