In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable measurement of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Allen Appraisals KC Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. 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 essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a measurement service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the overall layout. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When do I need a floorplan service?Property taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage 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 a valuation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser determines 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 house is worth. Selling your homeA floorplan service can secure fair market value for your property. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo make certain that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, 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 getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Contact Allen Appraisals KC to find out more about our measurement services. |