In need of measurement services? Let Mears Appraisals, Inc. help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Let Mears Appraisals, Inc. be your choice for measurement services Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise 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 do floorplan services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. The result 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 is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. 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 overpaying. Selling a propertyA floorplan service can secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure 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 may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and attributes of the property before and after a showing. Get in touch to learn more about our measurement services. |