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In need of measurement services? Let me help.

            

Unsure if public record information is correct?  Is there an addition that doesn't seem to be included?  I can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of incorrect public records or market to potential clients when selling a property.

Let Julia N. Leonard & Associates Appraisals be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services

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What are home measurement 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 layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service I measure your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As I tour the house, I note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. I may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then I develop a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service required?

                    

Putting a home up for sale

A measuring service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Gross Living Area (GLA) is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated 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 selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise 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 real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, I advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool to interest potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the house before and after a tour. Get in touch to find out more about my floorplan services.