In need of measurement services? Let us help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Martin & Associates give you a reliable calculation of property size to determine a fair value when buying a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Let Martin & Associates be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The result 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 should I get a measurement service?Disputing real estate taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Putting a home on the marketA home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Living space 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 properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, 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 for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |