In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let DLO Appraisal Services, LLC give you an accurate measurement of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Let DLO Appraisal Services, LLC be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. 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 helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the house. The final 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?Real estate taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses an 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 house is worth. Selling a propertyA measurement service will secure a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool to attract potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |