In need of measurement services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from unreliable public records, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Let M&G Appraisals be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the house. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When are measurement services needed?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. 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 overpaying. Putting a home on the marketA measuring service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our measurement services. |