Needing a property measured? Let Brazeal Appraisals help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you a reliable measurement of property area to determine a fair value when acquiring a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Order a measurement service from Brazeal Appraisals Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan 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 what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area 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?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser verifies the 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 home floorplan service will secure a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Contact Brazeal Appraisals to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |