Needing your property measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home's dimensions to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of unreliable estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Curtis E Bundy Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. 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, property listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?Real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling a propertyA floorplan service can secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool to attract potential buyers since they can view the layout and attributes of the house before and after a showing. Contact Curtis E Bundy to find out more about our measurement services. |