In need of floorplan services? Let Dohoney Appraisal help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Dohoney Appraisal give you an accurate measurement of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Dohoney Appraisal Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home. The finished product 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 required?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation 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 seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, 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 wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and characteristics of the house before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our floorplan services. |