In need of measurement services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from unreliable estimates, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Let KSDJ, Inc. be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat are measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds 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 the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an 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, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general 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 are floorplan services necessary?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. 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 paying more than your house is worth. Selling a propertyA home measurement service will secure a fair price for your home. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |