Needing a home measured? Let Delmarva Appraisal Services, LLC help.Home remodels and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Delmarva Appraisal Services, LLC give you an accurate estimation of property size to establish a fair value when acquiring a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Delmarva Appraisal Services, LLC Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home 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, home listings, and more. When should I get a measurement service?Disputing property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA measurement service can secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show 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 an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, 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 view the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Contact Delmarva Appraisal Services, LLC to find out more about our floorplan services. |