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Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Lumino Valuation Group, Inc. give you an accurate calculation of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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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 a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the overall layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?

Property taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a home or property

A floorplan service will secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately 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 home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, 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 fantastic marketing tool to attract potential buyers since they can view the layout and features of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.