Nobody ever said getting a home ready for a photography shoot was easy. We have some great tips here, but you can never be prepared for every situation. Plus, you never know what you’re about to walk into. Whether it’s a house full of kids, bad design choices or unfinished projects, good thing you’ve got VHT Studios’ Virtual Staging Suite in your back pocket. Here are 7 reasons you may want to keep it there.
1. Your homeowner’s kids colored all over the walls this morning.
We get it, it happens. They’re all hopped up on the Pixy Stix they found in the secret stash and it got a little out of hand. Just paint over that sucker with the Virtual Paint and we’re back on track. Besides, that mustard yellow color is a bit outdated.
2. That ketchup stained furniture hasn’t made it out of the living room yet.
They’ve gotten so used to it that they almost forgot it was there and have taken to calling the couch “vintage.” All those years of chicken nuggets and potato smiles with the kids and it’s like the stains don’t even exist. Either that, or that upholstery cleaner wasn’t doing it’s job anymore. They don’t mind it, but you know buyers will. Just use Virtual Redecorate and pop in a new couch.
3. You just found their 35-year-old recliner in the basement.
This is a tough one. It’s the chair they were given when they moved into their very first home together. There’s even a permanent imprint from someone sitting there watching M.A.S.H. on TV for the past 35 years. You should probably just Virtual Redecorate that one right out of the picture too.
4. They tried out Feng Shui and there are bean bags everywhere.
Maybe you don’t know what style Feng Shui is. We don’t really either, but we do know how to make the family room look less of a playroom and more of a style your buyers will like. Chuck those bean bags out back for a bit and bring on the Virtual Staging. Or we can completely Redecorate the room without you moving a muscle.
5. There are Precious Moments trinkets all over the house.
Let’s face it, they’re a little creepy when they’re in surplus. Whether the sellers have an excess amount of dolls or they happen to be antique collectors, some designs just don’t suit everyone. Lucky for you (and the potential buyers), Virtual Declutter can show them what it will look like without all the little eyes following you around.
6. The deck never got sanded and stained.
You’ve been suggesting that they should fix up the deck a bit to get more from the sale. So far, their excuses have been that it looks like rain or that their brother’s friend’s sister is maybe getting engaged. But now you and the photographer are here and there’s only one thing to do, use Virtual Paint after the shoot to buy some time until the project is complete.
7. The view from the street would be even better at twilight.
You wanted the appointment in the evening, but with pending dinner reservations and the kids having soccer practice, you have to take the afternoon shoot. Not to worry, you can still get those eye-catching evening shots using our Virtual Twilight solution.
When what you walked into wasn’t exactly what you expected, we’ve got your back. The Virtual Staging Suite is convenient, affordable, and moves your listing faster. It’s a win, win for everyone.
Danielle Gongora
July 18, 2018Love this!