In need of measurement services? Let Bounds Appraisal Service help.Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate evaluation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Order a measurement service from Bounds Appraisal Service Get a quote onlineWhat are floorplan services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the general layout. The final 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the home before and after a tour. Contact us to learn more about our measurement services. |