Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Robert Jones Appraisal Practice help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of inaccurate estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Order a measurement service from Robert Jones Appraisal Practice Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a 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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, 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 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 specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When should I get a floorplan service?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home up for saleA measurement service will secure a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home 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 potential buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact Robert Jones Appraisal Practice to find out more about our floorplan services. |