In need of measurement services? Let Louis Shepherd, MBA help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Louis Shepherd, MBA give you an accurate evaluation of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Louis Shepherd, MBA Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the home'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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. 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 should I get a floorplan service?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a home or propertyA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, 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 an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and details of the house before and after a showing. Contact us to find out more about our floorplan services. |