Scrolling through listings, buyers can have a hard time picturing themselves in an empty room. But selling a vacant home doesn't mean your listing has to be full of cold, lifeless photos. Just the opposite — you have options for creating a beautiful listing presentation that helps buyers see the potential in every space.

One option is to professionally stage your home with rented furniture and artwork. A more efficient and affordable route is to virtually stage your home with digitally enhanced photos. Here are our three tips for a beautiful, virtually staged listing. 

(listing photos courtesy of Step Inside Media)

Three tips for virtually staging your home

1) Choose low profile furniture.

Low profile furniture exposes the windows and helps each room feel spacious and warm, without unnecessary visual clutter.

2) Use art and accessories sparingly.

Go with a minimalist approach and keep the viewer's focus on the space itself, not the items occupying it.

3) Use virtual staging to show how challenging spaces can be used.

A small bedroom can become a home office or nursery. An awkward loft can become a reading nook. Virtual staging lets buyers see a room's best functional use. 

Which approach — physical staging, virtual staging, or both — is best for you? A lot depends on your unique circumstances and the type of home you own. Our staging experts are here to help you weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each option so you can make an informed decision. Call us for your own personalized consultation — it would be our pleasure to assist you.