Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Michael W Brubeck, P.A. give you an accurate calculation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Order a measurement service from Michael W Brubeck, P.A. Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement 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 floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. 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 documents, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services required?Challenging property taxesTax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home up for saleA home measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic to attract potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the property before and after a tour. Contact Michael W Brubeck, P.A. to learn more about our measurement services. |