Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your property's dimensions to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from MJ Valuations Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?A floorplan 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 needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a Leica laser measuring device or a scanning tool. As they move around the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the house, if needed. 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, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?Disputing real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Marketing a listingA home measurement service will secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |