Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Modern Valuation Solutions, LLC help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your home's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from unreliable public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Order a measurement service from Modern Valuation Solutions, LLC Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. 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 challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall 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 should I get a measurement service?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent valuation or 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 attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a listingA home measurement service can secure a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. 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 a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our measurement services. |