In need of measurement services? Let Bradshaw Appraisal Service help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Let Bradshaw Appraisal Service be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. 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 essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. The resulting 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?Challenging real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA home measurement service can secure a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of 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 refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and features of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact Bradshaw Appraisal Service to learn more about our floorplan services. |