Do the photos need to be professional?

While the highest quality photos produce the highest quality virtual staging results, we can definitely work with photos you take yourself. Please take them on a tripod with the largest view of the room possible - and from 5’ off the ground. If they are much higher, or much lower than 5’ we will not be able to work with them.

Can you replace furniture digitally?

Generally, we can remove + replace items in a lightly-to-moderately furnished room. If the room is heavily furnished, it diminishes the picture quality too much to be useful in a listing.

Do you stage exteriors?

We love exteriors! Decks, pool patios, front porches and yards - we love staging the outdoors.

Can you update wall color or change kitchen cabinet colors?

Yes, and it will make an enormous difference in your photos!

How many photos should I stage?

We recommend a minimum of three per listing, so that your potential buyers can really visualize the spaces of the property. The best case scenario is to stage each major area of the home - Living, dining, kitchen, master bedroom, one exterior scene, and either a kid bedroom or an office.

Will I get to have input in the design of each room?

Of course! It’s easier for us when we know what you’d like to see. You can be as detailed (i.e.,“a modern, navy blue velvet couch in the lower right hand corner”) as you like. Alternatively, you can suggest a style that you’d like to see in the home (i.e., Modern, traditional, farmhouse, etc..) and let our designers handle the rest.

How long will it take to receive my staged pictures?

We guarantee that your photos will be returned to you staged within 24 hours of your paid order. If you request adjustments or revisions, we respectfully request an additional 24 hours.

What is your return policy?

To date, we’ve never had to issue a return. We guarantee our work and we will revise it until you are completely satisfied! In the unlikely event that we just can’t get there with you, we will happily refund you fully.

Do you stage homes that aren't "luxury"?

Sure! We are happy to discuss any virtual home staging needs you may have.

5 Ways to Ruin Your Virtual Staging

Virtual staging is the new go-to for real estate agents who want to be ahead of the game, the secret marketing weapon to sell that exquisite loft overlooking the park faster than you can say "escrow." But beware, dear realtors, property moguls, and marketing maestros, for the path to virtual staging glory is fraught with faux pas that could turn your chic penthouse into a digital disaster.

1. Micromanage Your Way to Mediocrity

Ever heard the phrase "Too many cooks spoil the broth?" Well, try replace "cooks" with "realtors" and "broth" with "virtual staging," and you'll get the picture. Some folks love to hover over the shoulder of their virtual stagers, nitpicking every cushion-fluff, shadow and wall hue. The result? A room so bland, it makes vanilla seem exotic. Remember, your designer is more artist than automaton. Step back, and let their creativity and style shine.

2. Bargain Hunt Until the Pixels Hurt

Ah, the lure of saving a buck—or in this case, a Benjamin or two—by choosing the cheapest virtual staging option out there. But remember, you get what you pay for, folks. Would you hire a cut-rate electrician to wire your newly built mansions? I think not. Going for the bottom-of-the-barrel pricing often means your ultra-modern living room might end up looking like a 90s sitcom backdrop. Quality comes at a cost, so invest wisely! The price difference among the top five virtual staging firms is pretty negligible, anyways. Go for the one with who's gallery's you like best. That way, you'll likely be a style match.

Virtual Staging in a Primary Bedroom with a Coastal Theme

3. Shy Buyers Never Win

Lo and behold, the first draft of your virtual sage is laid before your eyes and, alas, something's amiss. The sofa looks like it was carved from stone, and the rug patterns would induce vertigo in a billy goat. If you're too shy to request revisions, you might as well place a "Haunted - Do Not Enter" sign on the listing. Speak up! Those digital designers aren't mind readers, and a few tweaks can turn a possibly haunted house into a home. Any decent virtual staging company includes free revisions -- it's oftentimes just part of the process. Don't be afraid to ask for what you want, you won't hurt anyone's feelings.

Virtual Staging in a bedroom with a coastal theme of blues and khaki colors

4. Keeping It Too Real (Estate)

There's realism, and then there's "I-can-see-the-reflection-of-a-ghost-in-that-mirror" realism. We all want our staged rooms to look inviting, but adding highly personal items—like a monogrammed towel set, or your grandma's ashtray collection—can make prospects feel like they're intruding on someone else's space. Keep it neutral, folks. A welcoming canvas upon which potential buyers can paint their futures.

Virtual Staging in an Office with a Coastal Style Theme

5. Feature Overload, or How I Stopped Worrying and Ignored the House

In the quest to stand out, some may pack every bell and whistle into their virtual oasis. The result? A sensory overload where the eyeballs don't know where to look. A digital koi pond here, a Renaissance painting there, and a wild herd of throw pillows stampeding across the convertible futon. Take it easy, tiger. The aim is to sell a home, not circus tickets.

Virtual Staging in a Primary Bedroom

And there you have it, dear industry comrades, my cheeky guide on how NOT to approach the virtual staging process. With a little trust, investment, communication, subtleness, and restraint, you'll transform any space from virtually "meh" to virtually "sold!"

Remember, treading carefully in the virtual world can mean real-world success. Now go forth and stage—immensely, but smartly. Happy selling!