Needing your property measured? Let KD Appraisals help.Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let KD Appraisals give you an accurate measurement of property area to establish a fair value when buying a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Order a floorplan service from KD Appraisals Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, 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 form 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 often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they mark 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 develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area of the house and the general layout. The finished 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 needed?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA measurement service will secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo make certain that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of 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 a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Contact KD Appraisals to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |