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Selling Plans on the Marketplace

Upload, price, and manage architectural plans for sale with AI scanning and revenue tracking

Overview

The Plan Marketplace lets you monetize your architectural plans by selling them to other builders, contractors, and homeowners. Upload plan PDFs in bulk via ZIP files, let AI scan and extract metadata automatically, set your pricing, and earn 75% of every sale. BlueClerk handles payment processing, watermarking, and secure delivery.

Getting Started

Subscribe to the Marketplace

Before you can sell plans:

  1. Go to Builder > Profile in the sidebar
  2. Review subscription details - $29/month includes 200 AI scan credits
  3. Click "Subscribe" to start your marketplace subscription
  4. Complete Stripe checkout for monthly billing
  5. Your subscription activates immediately

Connect Your Bank Account (Stripe Connect)

To receive payouts from plan sales:

  1. Go to Builder > Profile
  2. Find "Bank Account" section
  3. Click "Connect Bank Account"
  4. Complete Stripe Connect onboarding - verify your identity and add bank details
  5. Once verified, you can receive payouts from sales

Uploading Plans

ZIP Upload with AI Scanning

  1. Go to Builder > Plans
  2. Click the "Upload" tab
  3. Click "Choose ZIP File" or drag and drop
  4. Select a ZIP file containing plan PDFs
  5. BlueClerk processes automatically:
    • Extracts all PDFs from the ZIP
    • AI scans each plan for metadata (square footage, bedrooms, bathrooms, stories)
    • Creates draft entries for all plans
  6. Review upload results:
    • Successfully scanned plans move to Drafts
    • Plans needing review are flagged for manual entry

What AI Scans For

The AI automatically extracts:

  • Square footage (total living area)
  • Bedrooms (count)
  • Bathrooms (count)
  • Stories (1, 2, 3+)
  • Plan name (if included on the plan)

AI Scan Credits

  • 200 credits/month included with your subscription
  • Each plan scanned uses 1 credit
  • Additional credits available if you exceed your monthly limit

Managing Drafts

Review Draft Plans

  1. Click the "Drafts" tab on the Plans page
  2. Review each draft in the queue
  3. For each plan, verify:
    • Plan name
    • Square footage
    • Bedroom/bathroom count
    • Stories

Set Pricing

  1. In the drafts table, find the "Price" column
  2. Enter your price (in dollars, e.g., "199.00")
  3. Price updates automatically as you type
  4. BlueClerk calculates:
    • Your net revenue (75% of sale price)
    • Platform fee (25% of sale price)

Publish a Plan

  1. Review plan details in the draft row
  2. Confirm pricing is set
  3. Click "Publish"
  4. Plan goes live immediately on the marketplace
  5. Customers can now purchase your plan

Archive a Plan

If a plan isn't ready or you want to remove it:

  1. Find the plan in the drafts or published list
  2. Click "Archive"
  3. Plan is removed from the marketplace
  4. You can unarchive later if needed

Viewing Published Plans

Published Tab

  1. Click the "Published" tab on the Plans page
  2. See all live plans currently for sale
  3. View for each plan:
    • Name and details
    • Price and your net revenue
    • Total sales count
    • Total revenue earned

Tracking Revenue

Revenue Dashboard

  1. Go to Builder > Revenue in the sidebar
  2. View key stats:
    • All-time net revenue
    • This month's revenue
    • Last month's revenue
    • Total plans sold

Recent Orders Table

See all purchases of your plans:

  • Plan name - Which plan was purchased
  • Buyer - Who bought it (name hidden for privacy)
  • Date - When the purchase occurred
  • Your Net - Your 75% share after platform fee
  • Downloads - How many times the buyer downloaded the plan
  • Status - Payment status (Completed, Pending, Failed)

Payment Processing

How Payouts Work

  • BlueClerk uses Stripe to process all payments
  • You receive 75% of each sale
  • Platform keeps 25% to cover processing, storage, and hosting
  • Payouts deposit automatically to your connected bank account
  • Payout schedule follows your Stripe Connect settings (typically daily or weekly)

Viewing Payment History

  1. Go to Builder > Revenue
  2. Check recent orders for all transactions
  3. For detailed payout info, log in to your Stripe dashboard via the link in Profile

Tips for Success

  • Use clear, descriptive plan names - "Modern Farmhouse 2200 SF" is better than "Plan A"
  • Price competitively - Research similar plans to find the right price point
  • Upload complete plan sets - Include all pages (floor plans, elevations, sections)
  • Review AI metadata carefully - Fix any scanning errors before publishing
  • Upload regularly - Fresh plans appear higher in search results

Questions

Q: How long does AI scanning take? A: Most ZIP files with 10-20 plans process in under 2 minutes. Large batches may take longer.

Q: What if AI scanning gets the details wrong? A: You can manually edit all fields (name, square footage, bedrooms, bathrooms, stories) before publishing.

Q: Can I change pricing after publishing? A: Yes, you can update pricing anytime from the Published tab. Changes apply immediately.

Q: How do I know when someone buys my plan? A: You'll see new orders appear in the Revenue dashboard and Recent Orders table.

Q: What happens if I cancel my subscription? A: Published plans are immediately removed from the marketplace. You can reactivate anytime to resume selling.

Q: Can I see who buys my plans? A: Buyer names are hidden for privacy, but you can see total purchase counts and dates.

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