In need of measurement services? Let us help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate estimation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when buying a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Let DeltaRock be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat 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 your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. The resulting report 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Putting a property up for saleA floorplan service will secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, 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 tool to entice potential buyers because they can see the layout and attributes of the house before and after a showing. Contact us today to find out more about our floorplan services. |