In need of measurement services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from incorrect public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Let MJP Appraisal Group be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. 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 sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. 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 documentation, property listings, and more. When do I need a measurement service?Disputing property taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. 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 listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact MJP Appraisal Group today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |