In need of measurement services? Let Bold Appraiser Services help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from incorrect public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Bold Appraiser Services Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. The final 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 do I need a floorplan service?Disputing real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling a propertyA measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the home 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 recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, 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 wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a showing. Contact us to find out more about our floorplan services. |