In need of measurement services? Let McAtee Appraisals, LLC help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home's dimensions to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of inaccurate estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Let McAtee Appraisals, LLC be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the overall layout. The finished report 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?Property taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home up for saleA home measurement service will secure a fair price for your property. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, 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 to attract potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact McAtee Appraisals, LLC to learn more about our floorplan services. |