5 Common Problems with Old Floor Plans (and how to Solve Them)

Digitizing an Old House Floor Plan

Five Issues We Often Encounter in Listings

A real estate listing is not complete without a floor plan. Buyers want to see how the spaces are laid out and how spacious they are. Unfortunately, many sellers and real estate agents only have access to old paper plans or scanned files, which raise more questions than answers.

Here are the five most common problems encountered – and a solution that turns the floor plan back into a valuable tool.


1. Faded and Unreadable Lines

Paper wears out, lines fade, and numbers are difficult to read. The buyer has to “decipher” the image, which creates uncertainty.
A digital floor plan restores clarity and accuracy – every square meter is clearly and understandably marked.


2. Scanned Paper Plans Are Crooked and Blurry

Manually scanned files distort proportions and leave an unprofessional impression.
Digital design provides straight lines, correct scale, and quality suitable for both web and print.


3. Outdated Information Does Not Reflect the Actual Situation

Often, paper plans date back to the time the house was built, but rearrangements have been made in the meantime. The plan in the listing may no longer reflect the actual state of the rooms.
When digitizing, the plan can be updated according to the current situation.


4. Missing File Formats for Official Processes

If the plan is only on paper or in a low-quality PDF, it cannot be used in documents submitted to the municipality or a designer.
A professional digital floor plan is created in a suitable format that can be submitted to both authorities and architects.


5. Unprofessional Impression in Listings

A confusing or missing floor plan leaves the listing feeling half-finished. The buyer moves on to the next property.
A clear digital plan increases the listing’s credibility and helps to better engage buyers.


Solution: Digital Floor Plans

All these problems disappear when a paper plan is digitized. The result is:

  • Clean and modern appearance
  • Understandable to every buyer
  • Suitable for both listings and official documents
  • Free Revisions and a Fixed Price per m²

Example: before and After

An example of how we created a new digital floor plan for a client from a 60-year-old drawing, incorporating changes from subsequent renovations.

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Sample Before and After

Take the First Step Today

Old floor plans do not have to be an obstacle – on the contrary, they can be quickly and affordably transformed into a professional tool that works to your advantage.

👉 Want to see how to quickly and affordably digitize your old plan? Check out our guide, where you’ll find a simple step-by-step overview and can immediately try the price calculator.

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