In need of measurement services? Let Doty Appraisals, Inc. help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes due to inaccurate estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Order a measurement service from Doty Appraisals, Inc. Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total 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 home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. The finished report 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 should I get a floorplan service?Challenging real estate taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an 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 an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home up for saleA measuring service can secure a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these 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 could potentially decrease the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent 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 closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |