In need of measurement services? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate estimation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Marcuse Appraial Group Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the property'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 accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house 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, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services required?Real estate taxesTax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent evaluation 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 challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Marketing a home or propertyA floorplan service can secure a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the home before and after a showing. Get in touch to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |