In need of floorplan services? Let Bezdek Appraisals help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Bezdek Appraisals give you an accurate estimation of property size to establish a fair value when buying a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Let Bezdek Appraisals be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, 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 the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. The finished 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 is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Disputing property taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling your homeA home measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool to interest potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our floorplan services. |