Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of inaccurate estimates, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Let DASH Appraisal Group be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a 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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home or 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, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. The finished product 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 should I get a measurement service?Property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home up for saleA measurement service will secure a fair price for your home. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated 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 selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can view the layout and features of the home before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to find out more about our measurement services. |