In need of measurement services? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Mid Atlantic Realty Advisors give you a reliable measurement of property area to determine a fair value when acquiring a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Order a measurement service from Mid Atlantic Realty Advisors Get a quote onlineWhat are floorplan services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the 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 the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the overall layout. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When are measurement services required?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a property up for saleA home measurement service will secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our floorplan services. |