In need of measurement services? Let Catron Appraisal Company help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable calculation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Catron Appraisal Company Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an 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 home measurement service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the overall layout. 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, property listings, and more. When should I get a measurement service?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser determines 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. Putting a home up for saleA home floorplan service can secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool to attract potential buyers because they can review the layout and details of the property before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |