In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodels and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Broby Appraisal Group, Ltd. give you a reliable calculation of property area to establish a fair value when purchasing a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Let Broby Appraisal Group, Ltd. be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat is a 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 your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful 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, a certified appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When are measurement services required?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you 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 challenging 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. Marketing a home or propertyA measuring service can secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing 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 because they can review the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact Broby Appraisal Group, Ltd. to learn more about our floorplan services. |