In need of measurement services? Let JRP Appraisals LLC help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from unreliable public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Let JRP Appraisals LLC be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the general 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 required?Real estate taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling a propertyA floorplan service can secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and attributes of the property before and after a showing. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |