In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodels and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Don McMenemy, Inc give you a reliable calculation of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Order a measurement service from Don McMenemy, Inc Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds 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 precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. The final product 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 should I get a measurement service?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify the 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 home floorplan service can secure fair market value for your property. Square footage 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 could potentially reduce the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, 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 getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |