Needing your property measured? Let Dougherty & Associates, L.L.C. help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you a reliable evaluation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Let Dougherty & Associates, L.L.C. be your choice for measurement services Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When do I need a floorplan service?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you 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 home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify the 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. Putting your home on the marketA measuring service can secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Contact Dougherty & Associates, L.L.C. to find out more about our measurement services. |