Needing a property measured? Let BTR Consulting, LLC help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes due to inaccurate estimates, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Order a measurement service from BTR Consulting, LLC Get a quote nowWhat are floorplan services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all 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, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The resulting report 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 do I need a measurement service?Challenging property taxesTax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling a propertyA measuring service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo make certain that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and 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 a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and details of the property before and after a tour. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |