Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate estimation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Bridgeport Appraisal, Inc. Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan 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 total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home 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 stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. The final product 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 should I get a floorplan service?Disputing property taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently executed 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 challenging 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 paying more than your property is worth. Marketing a listingA measuring service can secure fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to attract potential buyers because they can review the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Contact Bridgeport Appraisal, Inc. to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |