Needing your home measured? Let us help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let John Donahue & Associates give you an accurate evaluation of property size to establish a fair value when purchasing a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Get your measurement service from John Donahue & Associates Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The finished report 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?Disputing real estate taxesTax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Marketing a home or propertyA home floorplan service can secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the house before and after a tour. Contact John Donahue & Associates to find out more about our floorplan services. |