Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Benchmark Appraisals of Kansas give you a reliable calculation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when acquiring a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Order a measurement service from Benchmark Appraisals of Kansas Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total 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 documents, home listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?Disputing property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling a listingA home measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can view the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |