Needing your property measured? Let us help.Home remodels and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let JC Appraisals give you an accurate calculation of property size to establish a fair value when acquiring a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from JC Appraisals Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound 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 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 often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage 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, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling a listingA home floorplan service will secure a fair price for your property. Living space 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 property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo make certain that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, 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 entice potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact JC Appraisals today to find out more about our floorplan services. |