Needing your home measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of unreliable public records, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Kordik & Associates, Inc. Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. The finished product 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 do I need a floorplan service?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. 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. Selling your homeA home measurement service will secure a fair price for your property. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can review the layout and attributes of the home before and after a showing. Contact Kordik & Associates, Inc. to learn more about our measurement services. |