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In need of floorplan services? Let Joseph W Jones help.

Home remodels and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate estimation of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and area, 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 total livable area, 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 home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the general layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more.

When do I need a measurement service?

Challenging property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has performed 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 measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. 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 paying more than your property is worth.

Marketing a home or property

A home measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

Information for real estate agents

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a tour. Contact Joseph W Jones today to find out more about our floorplan services.