Needing your property measured? Let MWW Appraisals LLC help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from inaccurate estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Let MWW Appraisals LLC be your choice for measurement services Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your home'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 the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of 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 taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser determines 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. Putting a home up for saleA measurement service can secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our measurement services. |