How to create quick
property sketches
1. Download and print this Easy
Property Sketch word document
Click here or on image to download for a
colour printer
Click here to
download for a B+W Laser printer
2. Obtain a handheld laser
distance measurer . This will eliminate the need for a helper and measuring
tape.
3. Visit the property and
sketch its details using the correct symbols shown in the Easy Property Sketch Word
Document
4. Once you have
created the sketch, scan or digital photograph it using these image size guidelines
for optimum sketch clarity.
5. Save your image as a jpeg
file. The file should be named using the following method.
Client Name -
Property address.
e.g
XYZ Estate Agents - 30
River Walk.jpg
Virtual tour Inc - 285
church road.jpg
5. Email or FTP upload these
scans to us. We will create a crisp internet ready floor plan ready for uploading to your
real estate web site within 24hrs !
Sample Sketches and
Final Floor plans
Click on the image below to view and
print sample sketches and final floor plans
Apartment Flat
Sample
sketch
Final Floorplan
Single Story Home
Sample
sketch
Final Floorplan
Questions &
Answers
Q. Why should I use the
Easy Property Sketch word document ?
A. The document is set up for for
first time users to know what symbols to use and for what information to provide. If you
are unable to print this document clearly then plain blue squared graph paper
availabe at most stationers is sufficient to use.
Q. Why does the paper have a
blue grid ?
A. The blue grid with help you with
scale when sketching the property. One small square on the grid paper should represent 6
inches. One large square should represent 5 feet.Therefore it is not necessary to write
all the dimensions as long as you draw the property to scale we will be able to calculate
lengths from these squares.
Q. How do I sketch a wall,
door, window, bath etc ?
A. A sample of most of the symbols
needed is shown on the bottom of the Easy Property Sketch word document. Please also view
or print the sample sketches shown above to see how easily the symbols can be used to draw
a property.
Q. What if the symbol for
an object is not on the Easy Property Sketch word document ?
A. The Word document shows the most
common symbols that are used. If the symbol does not appear just sketch your own simple
symbol and label it clearly.
Q. What if the property is
too large to fit on one sheet ?
A. It is no problem to draw a
property on a number of sheets as long as they are clearly marked as to which area fits
into the other.
Q. Can you guarantee a 100%
accurate floor plan ?
The floor
plans we draw are designed
to indicate the properties general layout and approximate size in order for the potential
buyer to see the layout on the internet or on a brochure without having to physically
visit the site. All our floor plans will have the following disclaimer on them.
"Whilst every attempt has been
made to ensure the accuracy of the floor plan contained here, measurements of doors,
windows and rooms are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error omission or
mis-statement. These plans are for representation purposes only and should be used as such
by any prospective purchaser. The services, systems and appliances listed in this
specification have not been tested and no guarantee as to their operating ability or their
efficiency can be given "
