In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let MWW Appraisals LLC give you an accurate estimation of property size to establish a fair value when acquiring a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Order a measurement service from MWW Appraisals LLC Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the house'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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area of the house and the general layout. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When are measurement services needed?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies the 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 home measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and features of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact MWW Appraisals LLC to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |