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Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Mac Appraisal Services, Inc. give you an accurate measurement of property size to establish a fair value when buying a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more.

When are measurement services necessary?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an 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 home or property

A measuring service can secure a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

Information for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the house before and after a showing. Get in touch to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.