Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let MGV Group help.Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let MGV Group give you a reliable calculation of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a new home, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Order a measurement service from MGV Group Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The finished product 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 measurement services needed?Property taxesTax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a property on the marketA measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. 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 recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our measurement services. |