Needing your property measured? Let Bell Appraisal, LLC help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes due to unreliable estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Let Bell Appraisal, LLC be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the house'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 precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a home 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 property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. The final product 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 should I get a floorplan service?Disputing property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a property on the marketA measuring service will secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — 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 decrease the selling price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our measurement services. |