Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let JP Fagan Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from incorrect public records, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Order a floorplan service from JP Fagan Appraisals Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch 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 specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When should I get a measurement service?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your property on the marketA home floorplan service will secure fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can review the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our floorplan services. |