Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Duncan Appraisals help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate calculation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when purchasing a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Let Duncan Appraisals be your choice for measurement services Get a quote nowWhat are measurement services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. 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 helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the overall layout. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service required?Disputing property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will determine 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 home on the marketA floorplan service will secure a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. 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 an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, 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 tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a tour. Contact Duncan Appraisals to find out more about our measurement services. |
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