In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to inaccurate estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Order a floorplan service from Davis & Co Appraisals Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan 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 space, of your home. These services are helpful and often 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 with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?Real estate taxesTax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. 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. Selling your homeA measurement service will secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can rest assured 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 enticing potential buyers since they can view the layout and features of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact Davis & Co Appraisals to learn more about our floorplan services. |