Needing your home measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of inaccurate estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Mountain Home Properties Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your home'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 total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When do I need a measurement service?Challenging real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge 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 paying more than your house is worth. Selling a propertyA measurement service will secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the home before and after a showing. Contact Mountain Home Properties to find out more about our measurement services. |