Why do I use floor plans to market a house for sale?


Why do I use floor plans to market a house for sale?
By Scott Rogers • April 30, 2009
As I've mentioned before, sometimes I wonder whether flyers are good or evil. Having concluded, at least for the time being, that they are good --- I do take some extra time to try to make them as information-packed as possible. One part of flyer creation that I particularly enjoy is creating floor plans to give a passerby a solid understanding of the space and layout of a home. Below you'll see what these floor plans start as --- a very rough sketch as I measure the house. (click on the image for an enlarged version) Then, the fun begins --- as I re-create the floor plans on the computer to provide a more visually pleasing layout. (again, click the image for an enlarged version) The floor plans above are actually my first attempt at representing some of the exterior features (sidewalk, landscaping, fence) of a house. I did so for this particular home (1027 Stuart Street) because the owners have made such wonderful improvements outside the boundaries of the house --- a large patio, extensive flower beds and garden area, a hammock terrace, a solar-powered water feature, solar-powered landscaping accent lights, a fire pit and a storage building, all in a large, flat backyard enclosed with low-maintenance composite fencing. See for yourself --- view photos of this home on Flickr. Receive Updates by Email Recent Articles: Is There A Price You WOULD Pay For This House? There Are Plenty Of Types Of Houses That Exist That Just Are Not Available To Purchase Home Sales By Price Range In The City Of Harrisonburg Are You Compromising On Aspects Of Your Next Home That You Can Or Cannot Change Later? How Much Slower Are The Winter Months In Our Local Housing Market? Rockingham County and New Home Sales Drive Surge in Area Housing Market Find The Balance Between Optimistic And Realistic Home Pricing Room Size Is Difficult To Understand Solely From Real Estate Photos How Much Would You Value Not Having To Prepare Your Home For Showings? One Out Of Four Homes Is Taking Longer Than A Month To Sell
Have any questions? Contact Scott Rogers at 540-578-0102 or scott@funkhousergroup.com
Based on information from the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Association of REALTORS® or its MLS, for the period Jan 1, 2000 through Nov 24, 2024 (unless otherwise noted).
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