In need of measurement services? Let Box Appraisal Services help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home's dimensions to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to unreliable public records, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Order a measurement service from Box Appraisal Services Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?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 floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses 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 property is worth. Selling a propertyA home measurement service will secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often 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 selling price for your home, 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 measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool to interest potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our measurement services. |