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Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable measurement of property size to determine a fair value when buying a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, 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 floorplan service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. 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 documentation, home listings, and more.

When are floorplan services necessary?

Property taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a listing

A home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To make sure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic to attract potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact West KY Appraisals today to learn more about our floorplan services.