Needing a property measured? Let KH Appraising help.

Home remodels and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let KH Appraising give you an accurate calculation of property area to establish a fair value when buying a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. 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 useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When are measurement services required?

Disputing property taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute 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 paying more than your house is worth.

Putting a property on the market

A measuring service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.