In need of floorplan services? Let Brady Appraisal Service, Inc. help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from unreliable public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Brady Appraisal Service, Inc. Get a quote nowWhat are measurement services?A home 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 layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate square footage of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (Finished Above Grade Square Footage) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?Real estate taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling your homeA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated 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 for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and features of the home before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to learn more about our floorplan services. |