Needing a property measured? Let Coastal Appraisal Co. help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you a reliable estimation of property area to establish a fair value when acquiring a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Coastal Appraisal Co. Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, 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 service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. The finished 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 are floorplan services necessary?Challenging property taxesTax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser verifies 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 property is worth. Selling a propertyA home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |