In need of measurement services? Let Douglas Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your home to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to unreliable public records, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Order a floorplan service from Douglas Appraisals Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a measurement or floorplan 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 house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When do I need a measurement service?Challenging real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Marketing a listingA home floorplan service can secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, 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 great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Contact Douglas Appraisals to find out more about our floorplan services. |