In need of measurement services? Let Belli Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to inaccurate estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Belli Appraisals Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The result 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 are measurement services needed?Property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might 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 interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Contact Belli Appraisals today to find out more about our measurement services. |