In need of floorplan services? Let McBride Appraisal Services help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of unreliable public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Order a measurement service from McBride Appraisal Services Get a quote nowWhat are home measurement 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 floorplan based on your needs. 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 helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When should I get a floorplan service?Disputing property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can review the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |