Needing your home measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your property to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Get your measurement service from DRC Appraisal Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up 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 details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services necessary?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Putting a property up for saleA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage 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 home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can review the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |