Needing a home measured? Let Monarch Appraisals help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you a reliable measurement of property dimensions to establish a fair value when buying a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Order a floorplan service from Monarch Appraisals Get a quote onlineWhat are floorplan services?A home measurement 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 floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate 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 measurement service work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. The completed report 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 do I need a floorplan service?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to find out more about our floorplan services. |