Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let LMPecher LLC help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from LMPecher LLC Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. 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 area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When should I get a measurement service?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser determines 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 property is worth. Selling your homeA floorplan service will secure a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, 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 fantastic marketing tool to interest potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after a tour. Contact us to learn more about our measurement services. |