Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Kicklighter Realty Inc help.

Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from incorrect public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing 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 measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they make note of 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 detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When should I get a floorplan service?

Disputing real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies 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 house is worth.

Selling a listing

A home measurement service will secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

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 potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool to attract potential buyers because they can review the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our measurement services.