Needing a home measured? Let Monholland Appraisals, LLC help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of unreliable public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Monholland Appraisals, LLC Get a quote nowWhat are floorplan services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your home'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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the general layout. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services necessary?Disputing property taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your property on the marketA home measurement service will secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to interest potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the home before and after a tour. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |