Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Midvalley Appraisal Services help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate estimation of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Let Midvalley Appraisal Services 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 the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. 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 space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. The final product 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 floorplan services required?Challenging real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling a home or propertyA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool to entice potential buyers since they can view the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Contact Midvalley Appraisal Services to find out more about our measurement services. |