In need of measurement services? Let John McCarty help.Home remodels and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate measurement of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a new property, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from John McCarty Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total 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, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service required?Disputing property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Putting your property on the marketA measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to interest potential buyers since they can view the layout and attributes of the home before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to find out more about our floorplan services. |