Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let NCK Appraisals, LLC. help.

Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate calculation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when acquiring a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the house. 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 do I need a measurement service?

Disputing real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will verify 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 your home

A measuring service can secure a fair price for your property. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the house before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our measurement services.