In need of measurement services? Let Katherine McIntire help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Katherine McIntire give you an accurate evaluation of property area to establish a fair value when buying a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Let Katherine McIntire be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the house. 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, property listings, and more. When do I need a measurement service?Property taxesTax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! 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 one to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Marketing a home or propertyA home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, 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 attracting potential buyers because they can see the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact Katherine McIntire today to learn more about our floorplan services. |