Needing a home measured? Let Charles Matlon help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate measurement of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Charles Matlon Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the overall 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, home listings, and more. When are measurement services required?Disputing property taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Putting a home on the marketA measurement service will secure a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can view the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Contact Charles Matlon today to find out more about our measurement services. |