In need of measurement services? Let J&C Enterprises help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from incorrect public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Let J&C Enterprises be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat are floorplan services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage 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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might 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 finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When are measurement services required?Property taxesTax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has completed 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 challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser determines the 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 your property up for saleA home measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified 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 appropriately reflects true market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the house before and after a showing. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |