Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Mae Sprague help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Mae Sprague give you a reliable measurement of property size to establish a fair value when buying a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Order a floorplan service from Mae Sprague Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often 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 measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the overall 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 are measurement services required?Challenging real estate taxesTax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a listingA measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. 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 property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can review the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a showing. Contact Mae Sprague today to learn more about our measurement services. |