In need of floorplan services? Let RK Appraisals help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let RK Appraisals give you an accurate evaluation of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Order a measurement service from RK Appraisals Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the home'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 the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. The result 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 are floorplan services required?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Marketing a home or propertyA measurement service will secure fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your 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 recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can view the layout and features of the property before and after a showing. Contact us today to find out more about our floorplan services. |