In need of measurement services? Let Mary E. Creighton help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from incorrect estimates, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Let Mary E. Creighton be your choice for measurement services Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area of the house and the general layout. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When do I need a measurement service?Disputing property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will establish 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. Putting your property on the marketA home floorplan service will secure a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool to attract potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Contact Mary E. Creighton today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |