Needing your home measured? Let Kiesz & Associates, LLC help.

Home remodels and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Kiesz & Associates, LLC give you an accurate evaluation of property dimensions to determine a fair value when purchasing a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A floorplan 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 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 space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. The completed 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 should I get a measurement service?

Challenging property taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will verify the 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 a property

A home measurement service will secure fair market value for your home. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To make certain that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and attributes of the house before and after touring. Contact Kiesz & Associates, LLC today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.