Guest Post
As the real estate industry adapts to the digital world, more and more sellers are turning to
technology to find new ideas to sell their property faster and for the right price. More than 10%
of the sellers have chosen virtual staging to sell their homes in the past years. Virtually staging a
home at the time of sale is a strong trend in recent times.
Virtual staging is the process of using pictures of a vacant house and virtually designing the
property’s interior based on the aesthetics and personality of the home. Virtual staging is done
by adding highly realistic furniture, décor, and accent pieces then integrating them into an
image of a vacant interior. It is known that 80% of the buyers in Georgia choose to scour the
internet before visiting the available properties. Virtual home staging can help you generate
interest in your online property listing.
Some benefits of virtual staging for homeowners and real estate agents are –
- Saves Time and Money
Traditional staging involves procuring furniture on rent, hiring a photographer, sending
invitations to prospective buyers, spending more than a week planning and executing
the home staging. This whole exercise can cost you thousands of dollars. On the other
hand, virtual staging is a hassle-free method of showcasing your property attractively.
All you need are high-quality pictures of your home, and the virtual staging editor can
populate these images with the right kind of furniture and décor for a fraction of the
cost. - Flexibility
Virtual house staging offers sellers a level of flexibility that physical staging can never
provide. As virtual home staging can be done in a short time and at a low cost, you can
showcase your property in a number of different ways to appeal to different buyers. - Attracts the Buyer’s Attention
Virtual staging is a great way to make your property listing more appealing and unique
to prospective buyers. Buyers who are looking for property options online find it difficult
to relate to a home when the pictures show empty rooms. However, if your property listing
listing shows a virtually staged home, they will easily visualize themselves living in that
house.
- Polished Online Presence
With many buyers looking for property options online, it is essential that your property
listing looks attractive and professional. Virtual house staging can improve the way your
property looks and make the listing more appealing to buyers. Looking at pictures of a
furnished house helps buyers think of the possibility of living in that space. This
increases their chances of considering your home for purchase. - You can Stage Any Number of Rooms
One of the most significant benefits of virtual staging is that it can be done at a low
price. For a few hundred dollars, you can stage as many rooms of your house as you like.
Due to the high cost and efforts involved in traditional staging, it may not be possible to
stage all the rooms. However, in virtual staging, it is possible to stage all the rooms also
if needed. - Virtual staging is Non-Invasive
Unlike physical staging, virtual staging is non-invasive, and you are not required to make
any physical efforts to showcase your property in virtual staging. Without moving any
furniture or personal belongings, it is possible to complete the virtual stage of your
home.
Whether you are selling an empty, cluttered, or outdated unit, virtual staging can be an
excellent way of displaying your property to potential buyers. With minimal effort, less cost,
and maximum flexibility, virtually staging a house is one of the easiest ways of making a good
impression on your prospective buyers. As the real estate market begins to pick up more speed
and more buyers are coming forward to invest in real estate, virtual staging can make a big
difference in how your home is perceived in the market.
Author Bio:
Rahul Agrawal is the Co-founder & Chief Business Officer at Styldod, where he has taught a
computer to do interior design! Styldod provides the most hassle-free & inexpensive virtual
staging solutions for real estate agents so they can sell their listings faster, and for higher prices.
Rahul was also a co-founder of Mebelkart (which is acquired by Ask Me). He’s your everyday IIT
Kanpur nerd who pushes the boundaries with his innovative entrepreneurial stints and is also a
sound startup investor & advisor. Rahul attributes his success as a professional to the discipline
he has learned from his district hockey days, being a swimmer and a gym enthusiast.