Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to incorrect estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Order a measurement service from MAK Appraisal Group, Inc Get a quote onlineWhat are floorplan services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the house. The finished product 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service required?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify 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 property is worth. Selling a listingA floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our floorplan services. |