Needing your property measured? Let d/b/a Don R. Goetz help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate measurement of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Let d/b/a Don R. Goetz be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an 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 do measurement services work?During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the general layout. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?Property taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Marketing a listingA measuring service will secure fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a showing. Contact us to find out more about our floorplan services. |