In need of measurement services? Let OJ Appraisal LLC help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Let OJ Appraisal LLC be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat are home measurement services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the home'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 accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary 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 — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. 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 are floorplan services required?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling a propertyA floorplan service will secure fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact OJ Appraisal LLC to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |