In need of measurement services? Let Reynolds & Kline Appraisal, Inc. help.

Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from unreliable estimates, or market to possible clients when selling a property.

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What are home measurement services?

Home measurement services are just what they sound 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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the overall layout. The final 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 is a measurement or floorplan service required?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Selling a home or property

A home measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, 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 great marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can see the layout and features of the property before and after a tour. Contact Reynolds & Kline Appraisal, Inc. today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.