Needing your home measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to incorrect estimates, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Let Todd Davis Appraisals be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall 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 documents, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services necessary?Challenging real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA measuring service can secure fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the house before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our floorplan services. |