Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Lumina Appraisal Co Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the house and the overall layout. 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 documentation, property listings, and more. When do I need a floorplan service?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a listingA home measurement service can secure fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property 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 number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |