Needing a property measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your home to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to unreliable estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Let Dobbs Appraisals be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat are floorplan services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When are measurement services necessary?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting 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. Selling your homeA measuring service will secure fair market value for your home. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, 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 wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and attributes of the house before and after a showing. Contact Dobbs Appraisals today to find out more about our floorplan services. |