Needing your property measured? Let Metro Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to inaccurate estimates, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Let Metro Appraisals be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a legal document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all 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 or floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home. The result is a legal document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When do I need a measurement service?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify the 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 that you're paid fair market value for your property. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only guaranteed method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, 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 a great marketing tool to attract potential buyers because they can review the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact Metro Appraisals today to learn more about our floorplan services. |