Needing your property measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of unreliable public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Order a measurement service from David D. Lytle Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?A 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 your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the home. 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 documentation, property listings, and more. When are measurement services needed?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser assesses 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 your property on the marketA home measurement service will secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and attributes of the house before and after a tour. Contact David D. Lytle today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |