Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Grosvenor Appraisals, Inc. help.

Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your home's dimensions to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from inaccurate estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling a property.

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What are measurement services?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. 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, home listings, and more.

When do I need a floorplan service?

Real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will verify the 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 home or property

A measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our measurement services.