In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Appraisal - DK Get a quote nowWhat are measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, 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 the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. 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 documents, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services needed?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home on the marketA home floorplan service will secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, 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 to interest potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact Appraisal - DK to learn more about our floorplan services. |