In need of floorplan services? Let MLB Appraisal and Associates help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let MLB Appraisal and Associates give you a reliable estimation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Get your measurement service from MLB Appraisal and Associates Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area 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 the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the overall layout. The completed report 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 is a measurement or floorplan service needed?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA measuring service will 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 often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic to attract potential buyers because they can review the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |