Needing your home measured? Let Bob Blake Appraisal Co., Inc. help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate measurement of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Order a measurement service from Bob Blake Appraisal Co., Inc. Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document 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 do floorplan services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. The resulting report 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 do I need a floorplan service?Property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, 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 great marketing tool to attract potential buyers since they can view the layout and features of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |