Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Atlantic Appraisal Services help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from unreliable public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Atlantic Appraisal Services Get a quote onlineWhat are floorplan services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When should I get a measurement service?Disputing property taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any updating 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 determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home up for saleA home measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Get in touch with us to learn more about our measurement services. |