Needing a home measured? Let John A Dunlap & Associates, LLC. help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of incorrect public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from John A Dunlap & Associates, LLC. Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the home. 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 is a measurement or floorplan service needed?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA measuring service can secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, 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 fantastic marketing tool to interest potential buyers because they can see the layout and features of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact John A Dunlap & Associates, LLC. today to learn more about our floorplan services. |