In need of measurement services? Let Johnson Appraisal help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from unreliable estimates, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Let Johnson Appraisal be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat are floorplan services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your 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 the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the general layout. The resulting report 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 are floorplan services required?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Putting a home on the marketA home measurement 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 often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. 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 a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and features of the home before and after a tour. Contact us today to find out more about our measurement services. |