In need of floorplan services? Let A K. Watson help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of inaccurate estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Let A K. Watson be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. 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 challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a measurement service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. The result 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 floorplan service?Disputing real estate taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation 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 your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home on the marketA measuring service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool to entice potential buyers since they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |