In need of measurement services? Let John McCaffery help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let John McCaffery give you an accurate evaluation of property size to establish a fair value when purchasing a new home, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Let John McCaffery be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the overall 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service required?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation 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 challenging your taxes. An appraiser determines 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 property on the marketA floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, 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 a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and features of the property before and after a showing. Contact John McCaffery to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |