In need of measurement services? Let Marc Paris help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Let Marc Paris be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat are home measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage 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, property listings, and more. When are measurement services needed?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses an 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 a property up for saleA measuring service can secure fair market value for your home. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo make certain that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact Marc Paris to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |