Needing your property measured? Let Marr Appraisal LLC help.

Home remodels and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Marr Appraisal LLC give you an accurate evaluation of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, 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 space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home 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 should I get a floorplan service?

Challenging real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Selling a listing

A home measurement service will secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic to interest potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Contact Marr Appraisal LLC today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.