Needing a property measured? Let BB APPRAISAL SERVICES help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate estimation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Let BB APPRAISAL SERVICES be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and area, 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 space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch 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 specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When are measurement services necessary?Property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home up for saleA measuring service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Contact BB APPRAISAL SERVICES today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |