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

Home remodels and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let J & Y Associates give you an accurate evaluation of property area to establish a fair value when buying a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall 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 are floorplan services required?

Challenging property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a listing

A floorplan service will secure fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can review the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Contact J & Y Associates today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.