Needing a property measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Get your measurement service from JLC Appraisals Inc Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?Floorplan 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 floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, 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 home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the overall layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When are measurement services required?Disputing real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish 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 house is worth. Selling a listingA home measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested 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 a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and details of the home before and after a showing. Contact JLC Appraisals Inc to learn more about our floorplan services. |