Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let JMP Appraisals help.

Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you an accurate estimation of property area to establish a fair value when purchasing a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the property'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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the overall layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When do I need a floorplan service?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Selling a property

A home measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To make sure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, 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 for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and details of the home before and after a tour. Contact us today to find out more about our measurement services.