Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Melissa Dowdy give you an accurate estimation of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Melissa Dowdy Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home. The result 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 do I need a measurement service?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a listingA home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect 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 measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo make certain that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |