In need of measurement services? Let DETK Appraisals help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you a reliable estimation of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a home, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from DETK Appraisals Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the house'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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they observe 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 area of the house and the overall layout. The result 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?Property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your property on the marketA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated 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 potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the home before and after a showing. Contact DETK Appraisals today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |