Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Let Michael Stratton be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. 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 space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. 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 should I get a measurement service?Property taxesTax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Putting your property on the marketA home floorplan service can secure a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might show 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 reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic to entice potential buyers since they can review the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Contact Michael Stratton to learn more about our floorplan services. |