Needing a home measured? Let JCG Appraisals help.

Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable measurement of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and square footage, 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 space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the general layout. 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 documents, home listings, and more.

When should I get a measurement service?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Selling your home

A home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price 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 approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To make certain that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for 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 a fantastic marketing tactic to attract potential buyers since they can review the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact JCG Appraisals today to learn more about our measurement services.