In need of measurement services? Let M. Mitchell and Associates help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to unreliable estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from M. Mitchell and Associates Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. 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 documents, home listings, and more. When do I need a floorplan service?Challenging real estate taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser 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 paying more than your property is worth. Putting your home up for saleA floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect 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 dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool to interest potential buyers because they can view the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Contact M. Mitchell and Associates to learn more about our measurement services. |