Needing your home measured? Let Ryan C. Dollens help.Home remodels and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate calculation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a home, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Ryan C. Dollens Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. 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?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your property on the marketA measuring service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for 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 great marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the house before and after a showing. Contact Ryan C. Dollens to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |