Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Branch Appraisal Services, Inc help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Branch Appraisal Services, Inc give you an accurate estimation of property area to determine a fair value when purchasing a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Branch Appraisal Services, Inc Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the general layout. The resulting report 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 are measurement services needed?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA measuring service will secure a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially 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 floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can view the layout and features of the home before and after a tour. Contact Branch Appraisal Services, Inc today to find out more about our floorplan services. |