In need of measurement services? Let Bill Brown Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of incorrect public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Let Bill Brown Appraisals be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat are home measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the house'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 total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. 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. When are measurement services required?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Putting your home on the marketA measuring service will secure a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo make certain that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and details of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact Bill Brown Appraisals today to find out more about our measurement services. |