In need of measurement services? Let Bradley S. Davis help.Home remodels and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Bradley S. Davis give you an accurate calculation of property dimensions to determine a fair value when purchasing a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Bradley S. Davis Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home. 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, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services required?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent appraisal 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 challenging your taxes. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Putting a home on the marketA measuring 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 listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool to attract potential buyers since they can review the layout and features of the property before and after a showing. Get in touch with us to learn more about our floorplan services. |