Measurement Services

LEARN MORE ABOUT GETTING YOUR HOME APPRAISED

Needing a home measured? Let Desert Wide Real Estate Appraisers help.

Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's value - and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you a reliable estimation of property dimensions to determine a fair value when purchasing a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

PUTTING YOUR PROPERTY UP FOR SALE

A measuring service will secure a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home - but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

HOW DO FLOORPLAN SERVICES WORK?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool - either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. The resulting report 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.
WHAT ARE MEASUREMENT SERVICES?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the 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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.
When are floorplan services necessary?

PROPERTY TAXES
Property tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified - which means you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage - and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

FOR REAL ESTATE AGENTS

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to attract potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the house before and after touring. Contact Desert Wide Real Estate Appraisers to find out more about our floorplan services.