In need of floorplan services? Let us 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 property taxes from inaccurate estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Let BFF Appraisal Services be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your home'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 area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. 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 are measurement services necessary?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a home or propertyA measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and features of the home before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch to find out more about our floorplan services. |