In need of measurement services? Let JHR Appraisals help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let JHR Appraisals give you an accurate measurement of property dimensions to determine a fair value when purchasing a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Let JHR Appraisals be your choice for measurement services Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. The result 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 are floorplan services required?Challenging real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA measuring service can secure fair market value for your property. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider 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 can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can review the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Contact JHR Appraisals to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |