In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Let Data Drive Appraisals, Inc. be your choice for measurement services Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan 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 floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When do I need a measurement service?Real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. 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 a propertyA measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of 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 a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Contact Data Drive Appraisals, Inc. today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |