Needing a property measured? Let Key Appraisal help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Key Appraisal give you an accurate measurement of property dimensions to determine a fair value when purchasing a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Let Key Appraisal be your choice for measurement services Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services required?Property taxesTax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Putting your property up for saleA measuring service will secure a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, 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 wonderful marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can view the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |