In need of floorplan services? Let DCAppraisals, LLC help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from inaccurate estimates, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Let DCAppraisals, LLC be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your 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 accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the overall layout. 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 documents, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services necessary?Real estate taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent valuation 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 disputing 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 your homeA floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and characteristics of the house before and after touring. Contact DCAppraisals, LLC to find out more about our measurement services. |