In need of floorplan services? Let Kesterson Appraisal Services help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home's dimensions to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Order a measurement service from Kesterson Appraisal Services Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. The final product 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 is a measurement or floorplan service required?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property 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 an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Putting your property on the marketA home measurement service will secure a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool to attract potential buyers since they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |