In need of measurement services? Let Bolton Appraisal Services help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable measurement of property size to determine a fair value when acquiring a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Bolton Appraisal Services Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage 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 precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. The result 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 are floorplan services needed?Disputing property taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling a listingA measurement service will secure fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to learn more about our measurement services. |