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Home remodels and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let KL Appraisal Service, LLC. give you a reliable calculation of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the general layout. 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 are floorplan services necessary?

Disputing property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will verify 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 property is worth.

Marketing a home or property

A measurement service will secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate agents

To make sure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate 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 great marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after a tour. Get in touch to find out more about our floorplan services.