In need of measurement services? Let MERCURY APPRAISAL help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let MERCURY APPRAISAL give you an accurate evaluation of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a new home, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Let MERCURY APPRAISAL be your choice for measurement services Get a quote nowWhat are floorplan services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, 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 document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. 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 documents, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services necessary?Disputing property taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will establish 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 house is worth. Selling your homeA measuring service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact MERCURY APPRAISAL today to learn more about our measurement services. |