Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Kent & Associates Appraisal help.

Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable calculation of property dimensions to determine a fair value when acquiring a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan 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 observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home. 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, home listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service required?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling your home

A home measurement service will secure fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To make sure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our measurement services.