Needing a property measured? Let us help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you an accurate calculation of property size to establish a fair value when buying a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Get your measurement service from J & L Associates Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form 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 often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either 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 closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. The final product 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 are floorplan services necessary?Challenging real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine 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 property up for saleA measurement service will secure fair market value for your property. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and attributes of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact J & L Associates today to find out more about our floorplan services. |