Monday, August 20, 2012

To Virtually Stage or not to Virtually Stage???

Ever feel overwhelmed as a consumer?!  Well as Realtors we certainly are!!!  It feels like every week something new comes out and we are forced to decide whether or not it will be the next big thing or just something we end up investing in that turns into a dud!  So PLEASE HELP!  We’re going out to our audience on this one because it is something that only consumers can help with since you’re the ones who will be choosing houses based on pictures.  So consider it some market research if you will.  And in return, we’ll randomly pick one lucky responder to win a $15 Starbucks Gift Card! 
So here we go! 
Basically, when we see statistics about how much quicker a staged home sells than a vacant home, we quickly realize the importance of staging.  Luckily for our clients, we offer free partial staging, however, we’re always looking at new options.  The newest craze is Virtual Staging.  Yes, it is just what is sounds like….adding furniture to pictures of a vacant home to “stage” the rooms.  Here are a few pictures to give you the idea.
Virtually_Staged_Bedroom
Virtually_Staged_Dining_Room
Virtually_Staged_Living_Room
Get the gist?  Okay, now what are your thoughts (post in the comments section below)?   We’ll pick a lucky responder on Friday!  Ready…Set…Go!

4 comments:

Meagan Lynch said...

I love the virtual staging idea! It helps home buyers get a better mental picture of how the home would look with furniture, decor, etc. Definitely gives the house a more "homey" feel, as opposed to bare rooms!

Anonymous said...

I liked it--gives you an idea of how you could place your furniture in the same space--I think it is a great idea!

Lexi M. said...

I think it's a great idea! Definitely better than looking at an empty room!

Simone Williams said...

Interesting concept...would allow one to measure if current furniture could comfortably fit in new home. Visuals work best for me.