Needing a property measured? Let us help.Home remodels and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Birkholz Appraisal give you a reliable calculation of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Birkholz Appraisal Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and square footage, 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 total 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, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When should I get a floorplan service?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser assesses an 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 property is worth. Selling your homeA measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially 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 floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the house before and after a showing. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |