Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Mark Dundala help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from inaccurate estimates, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Mark Dundala Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When do I need a floorplan service?Disputing property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or measurement service 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 what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a listingA home measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. 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 floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and details of the house before and after a tour. Contact Mark Dundala to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |