 
Needing your property measured? Let us help.Professional Home Measurement Services You Can Trust When accuracy matters, trust SJF Appraisal LLC for certified home measurement services. As a Home Measurement Specialist certified by the Institute of Housing Technologies, Stephen J. Fortin provides precise, ANSI-standard measurements for your property — ensuring your listings, appraisals, and property records are accurate and reliable. Whether you’re a real estate agent, homeowner, or lender, having an accurate square footage report can make a big difference. Incorrect measurements can affect property value, marketability, and even financing decisions. Our services follow ANSI measurement standards, delivering detailed, professional floor plans and reports you can confidently use in real estate transactions. At SJF Appraisal LLC, we use advanced measurement tools and technology to provide:
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Let SJF Appraisal LLC be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your house'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 precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling a propertyA home floorplan service will secure a fair price for your home. 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 accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Material for agents
To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property.
Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home.
A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to attract potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the home before and after a showing.
Get in touch with us to find out more about our floorplan services. Home Measurement Specialist (HMS®)Stephen J Fortin has been awarded the Home Measurement Specialist Certification (HMS®) by the Institute of Housing Technologies, LLC. Fortin joins a select group of real estate professionals who hold this highly sought-after certification, the only advanced real estate program geared towards the power of size in the home comparison and valuation processes. Stephen achieved this prestigious designation after completing 14 hours of course work and extensive examinations. The courses were created in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of industry experts from across the country; ensuring designees gain comprehensive knowledge of the ANSI® measurement standard, the overall impact of square footage and “price-per- square-foot” on home prices, and its influence on market timing strategies. HMS® designees are trained and committed to delivering buyers and sellers true "value added services" helping buyers and sellers obtain a fair value in today’s competitive marketplace. HMS® offers unique strategies, tools, sites and services of particular value to top real estate professionals and their clients. In today’s unique real estate environment, it has never been more important to understand the home valuation process. The Council of Certified Measurement Specialists is a real estate information research organization, offering numerous books, videos, and continuing education courses in real estate and appraisal. The Institute’s goal is to improve the real estate information network and help to stabilize home valuation and mortgage security. To view all the qualifications and requirements to achieve this prestigious Certification. |