In need of measurement services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Let DM Appraisals LLC be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home 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 out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When are measurement services needed?Disputing property taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA home floorplan service will secure a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, 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 to attract potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact DM Appraisals LLC to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |