Needing a property measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Get your measurement service from MDA Appraisals, LLC Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?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 requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property 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 fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the general layout. The finished 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 floorplan service?Challenging real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA measurement service will secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |