How do real estate agents create floor plans for listings today, e.g., property scan in Planner 5D?
Creating floor plans for listings has gotten so much easier in the last few years. What used to require expensive software or hiring a specialist can now be done right from a phone, and the results are surprisingly accurate.
Most real estate agents today use one of a handful of floor‑plan apps that scan the property and generate a clean, MLS‑ready layout. Planner 5D is one option, but there are quite a few others that are designed specifically for real estate and tend to be faster and more accurate.
A few popular ones you’ll see agents using:
- CubiCasa
- RoomSketcher
- MagicPlan
- FloorPlanScanner
- Matterport (with a 3D camera)
Personally, I use CubiCasa for my listings and for the agents I work with. It’s quick, it’s reliable, and it doesn’t require any special equipment. You literally walk through the home with your phone, let the app do its thing, and within a short time you get a polished floor plan with measurements. It’s perfect for MLS, marketing brochures, and online buyers who want to understand the layout before scheduling a showing.
The big advantage of these apps is consistency. Buyers want to see how rooms connect, how the home flows, and whether their furniture will fit. A good floor plan answers all of that instantly, and it makes your listing look more complete and professional.
So yes — agents absolutely use property‑scan apps today, and they’ve become one of the easiest ways to elevate a listing without adding a ton of time or cost. If you’re thinking about creating floor plans yourself, starting with CubiCasa or MagicPlan is a great way to test the waters.