In need of floorplan services? Let Delmarva Appraisal Services, LLC help.

Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate evaluation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a home, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

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

How does a measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the overall layout. The finished product 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Disputing real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a home or property

A measuring service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To make sure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool to attract potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact Delmarva Appraisal Services, LLC today to find out more about our measurement services.