In need of measurement services? Let JAC LLC. help.

Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let JAC LLC. give you an accurate measurement of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

Floorplan 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 area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. The final product 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 are measurement services needed?

Disputing property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means 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 might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting your home up for sale

A measurement service can secure fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can rest assured 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 because they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.