In need of measurement services? Let Kuykendall Appraisal Associates help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Let Kuykendall Appraisal Associates be your choice for measurement services Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the overall layout. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When should I get a floorplan service?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser 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 can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Putting your home up for saleA home floorplan service can secure a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure 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 renovation that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic to entice potential buyers since they can view the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our measurement services. |