Needing a property measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes due to unreliable public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Metro Valuation Inc Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your 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 total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a measurement service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the house. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser determines an 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 a propertyA home measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool to interest potential buyers because they can review the layout and details of the home before and after a showing. Contact Metro Valuation Inc to find out more about our floorplan services. |