Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let The Shannon Group give you a reliable measurement of property dimensions to establish a fair value when acquiring a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from The Shannon Group Get a quote nowWhat are home measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your property'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 the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the house. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services needed?Property taxesTax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a listingA measuring service can secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, 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 great marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can view the layout and attributes of the house before and after touring. Contact The Shannon Group to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |