In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let JBH Appraisals, LLC give you an accurate measurement of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Let JBH Appraisals, LLC be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all 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 measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The finished 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service required?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Contact JBH Appraisals, LLC today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |