Needing your home measured? Let Atlantic Coastal Appraisers, Inc. help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Atlantic Coastal Appraisers, Inc. give you a reliable evaluation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Let Atlantic Coastal Appraisers, Inc. be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a measurement service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the overall layout. The completed 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 are floorplan services required?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will verify 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 property is worth. Marketing a listingA measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool to entice potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact Atlantic Coastal Appraisers, Inc. today to learn more about our floorplan services. |