In need of measurement services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your property's dimensions to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from inaccurate estimates, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Kirby Appraisal Company Inc 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 requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document 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 often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. The resulting report 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 needed?Disputing property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! 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 determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Marketing a listingA measuring service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, 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 fantastic marketing tool to entice potential buyers because they can see the layout and attributes of the house before and after touring. Contact Kirby Appraisal Company Inc today to find out more about our measurement services. |