Needing a property measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of unreliable estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Let Manno Valuation, Inc be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home. 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 is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify the 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. Putting a property up for saleA home floorplan service will secure fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest 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 a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact Manno Valuation, Inc to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |