In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your property to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Let B & J APPRAISALS, INC. be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan 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 essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally 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, entryways, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the general layout. 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 are measurement services needed?Disputing property taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will verify the 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. Selling a propertyA home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate 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 might have affected square footage). For agentsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can review the layout and features of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to learn more about our floorplan services. |