Comments on: Who needs reality if you have Photoshop?

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:21:27 +0000

I used http://virtualstagingsolutions.com – they have a great code of ethics about altering things and you can even buy the furniture in real life.

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:20:06 +0000

Use a reputable virtual staging company and they wont “drop in granite counter tops” or alter structural elements. That’s not what virtual staging is. It’s the same thing as traditional staging, all they are doing is adding furniture not modifying anything. It was pretty useful for me to help show buyers what each room can be used for and to add some warmth to a vacant home.

By: Andrew Smith

Andrew Smith — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:26:15 +0000

This is going to be another great tool for all of us. Thank you for covering the one major area that could lead to trouble – that is changing some physical aspect of the home. As technology such as photoshop advances and becomes more readily available – so does the potential for abuse. Just the other day as I was reviewing pictures for my most recent listing the thought occurred to me how much better one of the exterior shots would look if I could just take out the phone lines. The day is just around the corner where we’ll be in open houses with our laptops and offering to change color schemes and add or remove furniture. It will be a blast.

By: LInda Walters

LInda Walters — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:25:50 +0000

I would only do that with a disclaimer, such as: “Room settings enhanced to show how the rooms could look” or soemthing like that.

By: Melissa Sieg

Melissa Sieg — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:05:05 +0000

Hi Hank – I can also see where it might be abused by the lowly idiot who wants to sell at any cost. However, as long as the virtual staging or enhancement didn’t change aspects of the property itself, I think it’s a great idea. I’ve seen that service advertised somewhere (can’t remember where right now) and will probably check it out. Certainly its easier than paying for a stager or renting actual furniture, etc.