In need of floorplan services? Let Kennedy & Associates help.Home remodels and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable measurement of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Kennedy & Associates Get a quote nowWhat are home measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service required?Challenging property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent appraisal 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 disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser determines an 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 house is worth. Putting a property up for saleA floorplan service will secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |