Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Brown Appraisal Services, LLC help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of unreliable public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Order a measurement service from Brown Appraisal Services, LLC Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your house'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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the overall 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, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services needed?Real estate taxesTax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show 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 refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after a showing. Get in touch to learn more about our floorplan services. |