In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you an accurate evaluation of property dimensions to determine a fair value when purchasing a new home, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Order a measurement service from D K Appraisals Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the overall 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 are measurement services needed?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home on the marketA home floorplan service can secure a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show 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 reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and features of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to learn more about our measurement services. |