In need of measurement services? Let Bay View Appraisal Services help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from incorrect public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Order a measurement service from Bay View Appraisal Services Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When do I need a floorplan service?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging 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 listingA home measurement service will secure a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, 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 view the layout and attributes of the house before and after a tour. Contact Bay View Appraisal Services today to find out more about our measurement services. |