Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let DW3 REPORTS help.

Home remodels and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let DW3 REPORTS give you an accurate estimation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when acquiring a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the overall layout. 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, home listings, and more.

When are measurement services needed?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a home or property

A home measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these 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 reduce the price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.