In need of measurement services? Let Brissey Realty LLC help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your home to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Brissey Realty LLC Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The result 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 is a measurement or floorplan service required?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a property up for saleA measurement service will secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive 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 real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to find out more about our measurement services. |