Needing a home measured? Let Juhl Appraisal Services help.

Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Juhl Appraisal Services give you an accurate estimation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

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

How does a floorplan service work?

During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. 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 are floorplan services necessary?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Selling a property

A floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the 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 property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your 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 floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the house before and after a tour. Contact us to learn more about our floorplan services.