In need of measurement services? Let BNKP Property Solutions help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Let BNKP Property Solutions be your choice for measurement services Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the house'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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall 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, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser determines 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 house is worth. Selling your homeA home measurement service can secure a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |