In need of measurement services? Let Ryan Bull Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to incorrect estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Let Ryan Bull Appraisals be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat are floorplan services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the 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 accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the house. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your property on the marketA home measurement service can secure fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |