In need of measurement services? Let MMS help.

Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let MMS give you an accurate estimation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when acquiring a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the general layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Disputing property taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you 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 one to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling your home

A measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.