Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your home's dimensions to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Central Maine Appraisals Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. 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 often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the overall layout. The resulting 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 measurement service?Disputing property taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling 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 will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a home or propertyA measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool to attract potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |