Why Virtual Staging

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In recent years, virtual staging listings have increased to 5-10%. This will only rise in the upcoming years, as sellers are leaving traditional home staging behind. The proof is in the home sales. Buyers are expecting to view a well-furnished and modern home. Virtual staging can be extremely helpful when selling older homes. Often, buyers will not be able to see the potential if it is just an empty slate. Whether you are sending pictures to a virtual staging company or designing the rooms yourself, it allows you to pick and choose the furniture you desire. In today's real estate, 80% of home sales start online. According to the National Association of Realtors, 77% of buyer's agents claim that staging helps their buyers visualize themselves living in the home. An empty home is just a cell that does not have a homey feel. How would you feel buying a home without any real inspiration and information about how you can make it your own?! New construction homes: does virtual homestaging can help accelerate them as well? New homes in communities are being built every single month. You often can't drive around without seeing a new development being built. It is important to start marketing your home as soon as possible. If you go with traditional staging, you have to wait until the home is fully built. This is simply not time or cost effective. The number of potential buyers you are missing is too much to pass up. Virtual staging allows these projects to shine, sometimes before they even make ground! This makes homes stand out, as buyers often view new and old homes. So, what are you waiting for? Save money, your sanity, and your precious time and let your creativity shine! How can I make sure to communicate about my virtual homestaging photos authentically?  While virtual staging is the way to go, it is very important to be transparent to home buyers. Including the before pictures of an empty home gives buyers the reality of what they are buying. Some buyers may believe they are buying the home exactly as seen in the listing. Pictures of empty rooms gives buyers the visual they need to see what they are working with. While many people prefer to see a home listing staged, some may want to just see the empty house. That is perfectly fine, so make sure to give them the option! In some cases, buyers may think virtual staging makes the home look worse due to the design choice. The furniture may not be their cup of tea, and it is necessary to be careful while designing. The sky is the limit as long as you're transparent, authentic and communicative!