Needing a property measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of inaccurate estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Let Dean & Associates be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, 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 sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total 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 documents, home listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service required?Challenging property taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Marketing a home or propertyA home floorplan service will secure fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and features of the house before and after a showing. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |