In need of measurement services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home's dimensions to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of inaccurate estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Johnson & Associates Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the overall layout. The completed report 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 is a measurement or floorplan service required?Real estate taxesTax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser determines 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 house is worth. Selling a propertyA measuring service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, 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 tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can view the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact Johnson & Associates to learn more about our floorplan services. |