In need of measurement services? Let McCullough Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to unreliable estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Get your measurement service from McCullough Appraisals Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form 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 challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the overall layout. The resulting report 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 should I get a measurement service?Challenging property taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser verifies 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 property is worth. Marketing a home or propertyA floorplan service will secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can view the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Contact McCullough Appraisals today to learn more about our measurement services. |