In need of measurement services? Let us help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Metropolitan Real Estate Appraisal Service, Inc. give you an accurate evaluation of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Let Metropolitan Real Estate Appraisal Service, Inc. be your choice for measurement services Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services necessary?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a property on the marketA home measurement service will secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Contact Metropolitan Real Estate Appraisal Service, Inc. to learn more about our floorplan services. |