Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate estimation of property area to establish a fair value when acquiring a new home, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Let Jon Jetmund 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: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation 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 what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA floorplan service will secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, 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 great marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can view the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our measurement services. |