In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodels and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate evaluation of property dimensions to determine a fair value when purchasing a new property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Order a measurement service from Bonnet Appraisals Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document 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 does a floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the general layout. The resulting report 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 needed?Property taxesTax records often reflect incorrect 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 executed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home on the marketA measuring service can secure fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the 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 reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, 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 an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and features of the home before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |