In need of measurement services? Let us help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate measurement of property size to establish a fair value when buying a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Order a measurement service from HK Bentley, APPRAISERS Get a quote onlineWhat are floorplan services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the 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 do measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the general layout. 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 needed?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that might 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 can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Putting your home up for saleA measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, 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 wonderful marketing tactic to entice potential buyers since they can review the layout and characteristics of the house before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |