Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Kimura Appraiser Services help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable calculation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Order a measurement service from Kimura Appraiser Services Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the general 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 documentation, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services required?Challenging real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine an 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 property is worth. Selling a propertyA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact Kimura Appraiser Services to find out more about our measurement services. |