Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let BJC Appraisal Service help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let BJC Appraisal Service give you an accurate calculation of property dimensions to determine a fair value when acquiring a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Let BJC Appraisal Service be your choice for measurement services Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the house. 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 do I need a floorplan service?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your property on the marketA home measurement service can secure a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to interest potential buyers since they can review the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a showing. Contact BJC Appraisal Service to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |