Needing your home measured? Let Kelbel Real Estate Appraisals help.

Home remodels and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate evaluation of property size to establish a fair value when buying a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your 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 square footage of the 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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The finished 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Property taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. 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 house is worth.

Selling your home

A measuring service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

For agents

To make certain that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and details of the house before and after a showing. Contact Kelbel Real Estate Appraisals today to learn more about our floorplan services.