In need of floorplan services? Let Bellanti Appraisal Group help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate evaluation of property size to establish a fair value when acquiring a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Order a floorplan service from Bellanti Appraisal Group Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. 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 challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. 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 documents, property listings, and more. When should I get a floorplan service?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a listingA home measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool to interest potential buyers because they can review the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a tour. Contact Bellanti Appraisal Group to find out more about our measurement services. |