Needing a property measured? Let DMS Appraisal Services, LLC. help.

Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. 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 necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the house. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When do I need a measurement service?

Disputing real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting a property on the market

A home measurement service will secure fair market value for your property. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated 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 selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To make certain that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for 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 truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and details of the house before and after a showing. Get in touch to learn more about our measurement services.