Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Johnson Valuations help.Home remodels and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable evaluation of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Johnson Valuations Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement 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 floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the overall layout. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services needed?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA home floorplan service can secure fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to find out more about our floorplan services. |