In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your home's dimensions to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to inaccurate estimates, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Dempsey & Lane Appraisers, LLC Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your home'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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. 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 finished product 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 are floorplan services necessary?Real estate taxesTax records frequently 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 square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA measuring service will secure a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can review the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Contact Dempsey & Lane Appraisers, LLC today to learn more about our measurement services. |