Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate measurement of property dimensions to establish a fair value when buying a new property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Birchwood & Leaf Appraisals Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, 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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the overall layout. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When do I need a measurement service?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Marketing a home or propertyA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our measurement services. |