Why 2D Floor Plans are still crucial for listings
5-minute read for Realtors
When you’re selling a house, you want to do everything possible to make the listing stand out from the crowd. You prep the home for professional photos. You highlight the best features. But there’s something simple that you may not have included: a 2D floor plan.
Including a 2D floor plan can be the difference between buyers pausing to look a little closer at your listing, and simply scrolling onto the next house. Let’s dive into the whys and hows of real estate floor plans.
What a 2D Floor Plan is
A 2D floor plan shows the location of walls, doors, windows, and stairs. They often show permanent fixtures like tubs and sinks, as well. Each room is labeled. It looks like you took the roof off your house to stare straight down at a flattened picture of your layout.
2D floor plans are great for all sizes of homes, from a mansion to a condo. Even if you think your layout is too simple or small, a floor plan will still help pique the interest of buyers. Speaking of which…
Why Your Listing Needs a 2D Floor Plan
Floor plans are more powerful than they’re given credit for. Here’s what they can do for you.
Give buyers what they want: Research from the National Association of Realtors shows that homeowners rank a floor plan as the third most important feature on a listing, only behind photography and detailed information. You wouldn’t think of leaving off those last two, so don’t skimp on the third. The longer you can keep buyers on your listing, the better, and a floor plan will do just that.
Look professional: Buyers will take notice of a professional floor plan. It will help you match other professional listings on the market and stand out from those who don’t include one. If you are a real estate agent, including professionally done floor plans on your clients’ listings will build your brand as a polished and experienced business.
Reach a wider audience: The vast majority of buyers begin their search for a house online. Oftentimes this is because they aren’t in the area where they are looking to buy or because they have limited time to visit homes. If someone can’t tour a home right away, a floor plan gives them more information and a better understanding of the space than photos alone. Out of town or busy buyers will be more likely to consider a home that they have a better spatial understanding of.
Avoid unpleasant surprises at showings: Buyers often have specific needs and wants when it comes to a home’s layout. A floor plan lets them know very quickly if a space flat out won’t work for them. If a house is not a good fit because of the layout, a floor plan helps sellers, buyers, and realtors avoid wasting time with a showing that will lead nowhere.
Make showings more relaxing: Let’s be honest. Buying a home is a big deal for most people, and it can lead to lots of stress! Showings can be daunting, especially for buyers who are new to real estate. They may have limited time to tour your house, or they may feel intimidated and nervous about the process. A floor plan can help ease their stress by giving them more details to study before and after the showing. Leading us to…
Help buyers remember your house later: People tour lots of homes before buying. A floor plan gives them a quick way to remember the space. They will be much more likely to seriously consider purchasing the home if they can actually remember it.
How to Get a Floor Plan Made
So now you’re convinced about why you need a 2D floor plan. What now? How do you go about getting one?
It’s easier than ever to include one in your real estate listing. Our 2D Floor Plan service only takes about 15-minutes to complete on your shoot day and has a one-business-day turnaround. Plus, we offer it at affordable pricing, and it does not require you to book a Matterport 3D Virtual Tour service.
It’s a simple and easy way to boost your real estate listing and stand out from the crowd. Check out the full details of our 2D Floor Plan service and add it to your next shoot HERE>>