Needing your home measured? Let JMAppraisal Services, Inc. help.Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable evaluation of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Let JMAppraisal Services, Inc. be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. 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, property listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service required?Property taxesTax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home up for saleA home measurement service will secure a fair price for your home. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show 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 dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool to attract potential buyers because they can review the layout and details of the house before and after a showing. Contact us today to find out more about our floorplan services. |