Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of inaccurate estimates, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from MarketFocusValuations Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and square footage, 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 space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may make 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 result 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 required?Challenging real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Marketing a home or propertyA home floorplan service will secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently 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 decrease the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |