In need of measurement services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from incorrect public records, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Appraisal Experts of Michigan Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. 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, property listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service required?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling your homeA measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and attributes of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact Appraisal Experts of Michigan to learn more about our measurement services. |