Needing a property measured? Let Kirsch Appraisals help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate measurement of property area to establish a fair value when purchasing a home, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Let Kirsch Appraisals be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the 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 sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. 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 documents, property listings, and more. When are measurement services necessary?Challenging real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation 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 assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home up for saleA home measurement service can secure fair market value for your home. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo make certain that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can view the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Contact Kirsch Appraisals today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |