Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable estimation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when acquiring a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Order a floorplan service from Maine Appraiser Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. 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 space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home. 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 documentation, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services necessary?Disputing property taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home up for saleA home floorplan service can secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated 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 price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our measurement services. |