It’s important to have accurate information about the properties you represent. However, you may have noticed that tax records aren’t always accurate, especially when it comes to square footage. Awhile back I pulled a property profile for a listing that stated the property was 2400 square feet. However, when I received the floor plan back that had calculated the home’s square footage it told me the home was 2900 square feet. Because of the discrepancy I manually calculated the square footage of the property and sure enough the property was 500 square feet bigger than what the seller or title originally thought. At the time the average price per square foot for this area was $157. If you do the math that’s an additional $78,500 in added value. WHAT?! That floor plan was worth its weight in gold!! It’s essential to have a more reliable source of information when it comes to square footage. Believe it or not that reliable source may not be the title company.
Cozy Homes Photography offers floor plans and 360 tours. These two tools provide you with a wealth of information that goes beyond a simple walkthrough of a home. They offer highly accurate square footage measurements and floor plans that include every single measurement you need. With this information in hand, you can be confident that you’re presenting the right information to potential buyers.
Not only that, another big advantage of having accurate square footage information is that it eliminates the need for buyers to come measure rooms themselves. It’s not uncommon for buyers to ask to measure a room to see if their furniture will fit. This can be a time-consuming and awkward process for everyone involved. By having accurate square footage information room by room, you can put buyers’ minds at ease and prevent this from becoming an issue during the buying process.
360 tours and floor plans are essential tools for real estate agents and like in my experience could be a great benefit to your sellers. They help you and your clients make informed decisions and make the buying process smoother and more enjoyable for everyone involved. So, if you’re not using these tools yet, it’s time to start! Your clients will thank you for it.