![]() In need of measurement services? Let Mike Dalton Jr. help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Mike Dalton Jr. give you a reliable estimation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Order a measurement service from Mike Dalton Jr. Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home 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 should I get a measurement service?Disputing real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Marketing a home or propertyA home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the 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 previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our floorplan services. |