In need of measurement services? Let Darrel Clark & Associates, Inc. help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from inaccurate estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Order a measurement service from Darrel Clark & Associates, Inc. Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a 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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the general 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 are measurement services needed?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a property up for saleA home measurement service will secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo make certain that your client's home 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 attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |