Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Let E. J. Moylan be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and 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 details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When do I need a floorplan service?Disputing real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser determines 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. Selling a propertyA measurement service can secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be assured 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 attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and attributes of the home before and after a showing. Contact us to learn more about our measurement services. |