Needing your property measured? Let ATP Real Estate Services help.Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable measurement of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from ATP Real Estate Services Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When are measurement services required?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and details of the home before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |