Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Jm Property Appraisal Inc help.Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate estimation of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Jm Property Appraisal Inc Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a 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 sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the overall layout. The final product 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 should I get a measurement service?Real estate taxesTax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling a propertyA measurement service will secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, 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 performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate 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 wonderful marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can view the layout and details of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to learn more about our floorplan services. |