In need of measurement services? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate evaluation of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Mahoney Appraisal Services Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your 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 necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home. 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, home listings, and more. When are measurement services required?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Putting your home on the marketA home measurement service will secure a fair price for your property. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |