In need of measurement services? Let Brinson Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of unreliable estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Order a measurement service from Brinson Appraisals Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area 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 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 does a floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the overall layout. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When are measurement services needed?Disputing property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home up for saleA home floorplan service will secure a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic to entice potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the house before and after a showing. Contact us to learn more about our measurement services. |