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Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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Yes, I do. I virtually stage all my vacant listings. I use staginger.com. Very reasonable in price. The reason you see photos side by side is because MLS requires the virtually staged room to be identified as such.

May 16, 2025 08:11 AM
Rainmaker
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

So, buyer, what you see is not what you get.

Virtual staging is a lot cheaper than real staging. It looks good on-line, but I think visitors are surprised when the visit and find the property has no furniture.

Real staging is more effective which is why our Team owns a staging company and provide staging to our sellers as part of our value package.

And...our staging company earns from staging for other agents.

May 16, 2025 09:50 AM
Rainmaker
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I physically stage when possible.  I have not done virtual staging.  There's a bill going through our state legislature right now to require disclosures on any type of photo enhancing and virtual staging.

May 16, 2025 09:16 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
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I do not use that strategy, Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate 

May 16, 2025 08:44 AM
Rainmaker
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Peter Mohylsky Gulf Front Homes
Property Management International-Destin - Inlet Beach, FL
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I don't, I might consider it but most of my listings are sold fully furnished.  

May 16, 2025 08:33 AM
Rainmaker
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I never did virtual staging Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate  but it was because I didn't know how to do it back then. My pet peeve is those who use it to make a tiny room look like a mansions dining room.

May 16, 2025 06:58 AM
Rainmaker
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP
Big Block LPT Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Retirees Services

YES I Do! When the seller won't pay for staging, I virtually stage. It helps make the photos and the marketing pop. Also people are savvy about it by now-they know it's vacant before they go because of the photos and the Matterport Tour. I do prefer to bring in the staging for real though. Sellers always under estimate it's value. But virtual is better than none.

May 16, 2025 10:18 AM
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Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
Lake Sinclair Specialist

Nope, we don't.  Once my wife had a listing where the bed frame was all that was left and her photographer did put bedding on it in the photo.  But other than that, we go for realistic, what you will see when you walk in.  We do advise clients to actually stage.

May 16, 2025 09:11 AM
Rainmaker
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Fred, our MLS requires both photos.   I heard there was a lawsuit from a buyer thinking they got the staging furniture.   😜

May 16, 2025 09:00 AM
Rainmaker
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Richard Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I find both approaches appealing to the sale process Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate ...Let's all agree that pricing & location win the day with everything else second but relevant. Good question Fred

May 16, 2025 11:09 AM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Fred I have seen this and never thought it was a great idea.  Personally we staged almost all of our homes, including vacant homes.  But we were set up to do so for many years so we had a ton of inventory to pull it off.

May 16, 2025 10:17 AM
Rainmaker
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Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.


Great question, Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate.

Whether to stage or not really depends on the vibe you're going for and the target audience. I’ve seen some agents swear by staging—it helps buyers visualize living in the space and makes the photos pop. I'm in this camp.

 

Others prefer to keep it simple and let the space speak for itself, especially if the room is already pretty appealing. 

And yes, don’t forget—MLS rules usually require you to disclose if a room has been staged. No surprises there! Some platforms like BoxBrownie or Virtual Staging Solutions are dedicated to that task and tend to look more realistic.  

So, what’s your take? Do you think staging helps close deals faster, or is it just a nice-to-have?

  

May 16, 2025 02:26 PM
Rainmaker
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Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308
Stake Your Land Realty, Inc. - Eustis, FL
Broker/Owner, SFR®, e-PRO®, GRI, AHWD, REALTOR®

Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate 

On vacant homes, I do not do virtual staging. I have done about 4 homes with actual items, like towels and flower decor in the bathroom and kitchen. The small details made a difference but nothing major.

May 17, 2025 02:29 PM
Rainmaker
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Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

     If house is empty, it says loud and clear quick occupancy and stage it your way, move in ready blue light shoppers. We showcase (In Walter Cronkhite voice...) "And that's the way it is". Come and get it. Today folks are more and more finnicky about colors, furniture styles, EVERYTHING.

     On video render uploads you check a box about do kids appear, was anything altered or AI generated? So keep it real. Show and tell the actual good, bad and even ugly. It's honest, it saves everyone time to develop accurate expectations Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate !

     Meet the three ladies, live actors, sheep that "staged" the last country property and stay in the sale.

May 17, 2025 06:29 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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Good to see the potential in a room.

May 16, 2025 10:47 PM
Rainer
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Adam Feinberg
Elegran - Manhattan, NY
NYC Condo, Co-op, and Townhouse Advisor

Yes, I virtually stage any vacant apartment with side by side photos- staged and then without the staging. I couldn't tell you what software program is being used- as my marketing team takes care of these types of issues for us. 

It's also worth mentioning actual staging has tremendous value- but may also complicate a deal. I have an accepted offer with a disappointed client as he wanted to include the staging furniture included in the deal (even if it meant giving up other negotiating point). We deal with this a lot - especially from clients that are from out of town looking for a pied a terre. Often they are willing to pay a premium to have furniture included- as it eliminates an entire point of friction for them. We are happy to provide them with the contact info of the staging company and can even get them a quote to replicate the home as it's currently staged with brand new furniture rather than used- but a lot of times- they still prefer the furniture included- no issues with inventory backlogs, delivery approvals to reserve the elevators, an apartment that can be used without setup from the moment they take possession, etc. 

May 16, 2025 06:47 PM
Rainmaker
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

No I would not but I have seen it. There are also programs where you can include furniture in a vacant. Consumers complained it's not the house they saw, but of course, it is.

May 16, 2025 12:45 PM
Rainmaker
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

I treat my client's money as if it were my own.  I would never waste money on something as ridiculous as staging as the house and location sell the house not the furniture.

May 20, 2025 02:38 PM