In need of measurement services? Let Blouw Appraisal Co. help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from Blouw Appraisal Co. Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services required?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser verifies 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. Selling a home or propertyA measuring service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |