In need of floorplan services? Let JSM Appraisal Services help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Order a measurement service from JSM Appraisal Services Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound 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 space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing 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 — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house 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 documentation, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services needed?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation 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 what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home on the marketA home measurement service can secure a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Contact JSM Appraisal Services today to learn more about our floorplan services. |