In need of measurement services? Let BT Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Order a measurement service from BT Appraisals Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the general layout. The finished 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 necessary?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies 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 property is worth. Marketing a home or propertyA home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing 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 characteristics of the house before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our floorplan services. |