AI Virtual Staging for Real Estate Photos
Transform vacant properties into move-in ready homes that sell faster.
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"Listed a vacant condo that sat for 60 days with no offers. Staged the photos with EditThisPic, relisted, and got 3 offers in a week. Buyers finally saw themselves living there." @RealtorMike_ATL
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Staged homes sell 73% faster than vacant ones. But professional staging is expensive and time-consuming. EditThisPic lets you virtually stage any room in seconds. Help buyers emotionally connect with the space and see its full potential without moving a single piece of furniture.
Tools for Virtual Staging
Add Furniture
Fill empty rooms with sofas, beds, tables, and decor
Replace Background
Change window views or outdoor scenes
Enhance Lighting
Brighten dark rooms and improve natural light
Remove Objects
Remove clutter, personal items, or dated fixtures
Change Colors
Update wall colors or flooring virtually
Step-by-Step Guide
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Upload your empty room photo
Drop your vacant room photo into EditThisPic. Works best with wide-angle shots that show the full room layout. Make sure floors and walls are visible - the AI needs context to place furniture correctly.
Simple staging (one piece): 20-30 seconds. Full room staging: 30-45 seconds.Shoot from corners to capture maximum floor space. The more room visible, the better the AI can stage it. -
Describe the staging style you want
Type your staging vision: 'add modern furniture with a gray sectional sofa, glass coffee table, and minimal decor' or 'stage as a cozy master bedroom with king bed and nightstands.' Be specific about style (modern, traditional, farmhouse) and colors to match the home's aesthetic.
Match the staging style to your target buyer. Urban condo? Go modern. Suburban family home? Try transitional with warm colors. -
Review for realistic placement
Check that furniture is properly scaled to the room. Verify pieces sit naturally on the floor without floating. Ensure the style matches the architecture - modern furniture in a Victorian might look odd. Window light should cast appropriate shadows on new furniture.
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Refine or try alternate styles
If furniture placement needs adjustment, use markers on specific areas and regenerate. Or try a completely different style - sometimes buyers respond better to a different aesthetic. Download your staged photo and use it in your MLS listing.
Create 2-3 staging variations to A/B test in your listings. Track which styles get more saves and showing requests.
Copy-Paste Prompts for Virtual Staging
add modern furniture to this empty living room: gray sectional sofa facing the window, glass coffee table, minimalist floor lamp, and a textured area rug in neutral tones
Specifying 'facing the window' helps AI understand furniture orientation in the space
stage this empty bedroom as a master suite: king bed with white bedding centered on the main wall, matching nightstands with lamps, and a cozy throw blanket
'Centered on the main wall' tells the AI exactly where to place the focal piece
add home office furniture: modern desk against the wall with an ergonomic chair, bookshelf with decorative items, and a small plant on the desk
Home offices are highly desirable - staging one can increase perceived value
stage this dining room with a rectangular dining table for 6, upholstered chairs, a modern chandelier above, and a simple centerpiece
Specifying seating capacity helps buyers visualize hosting dinner parties
Show 4 more prompts
stage with high-end contemporary furniture: Italian leather sofa, designer coffee table, statement art on the walls, and sophisticated neutral palette
Match staging quality to property price point - luxury listings need luxury staging
add warm family room furniture: comfortable sectional in earthy tones, storage ottoman, kid-friendly coffee table with rounded edges, bookshelves with family-friendly decor
Staging for families shows the home works for real life, not just photoshoots
stage as a nursery: white crib centered on wall, changing table, cozy glider chair in the corner, soft rug, and cheerful but neutral wall decor
Neutral nursery staging appeals to all buyers expecting children
add patio furniture to this empty deck: outdoor sectional with cushions, coffee table, string lights overhead, and potted plants at the corners
Outdoor spaces staged for entertaining can significantly boost appeal
| Edit Type | Prompt | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living room | add modern sectional, coffee table, area rug |
35s | Try This → |
| Bedroom | stage with king bed, nightstands, lamps |
30s | Try This → |
| Home office | add desk, chair, bookshelves |
30s | Try This → |
| Dining room | add dining table for 6 with chairs |
35s | Try This → |
Real Examples
Empty living room to modern showcase
Vacant living room with great natural light but no furniture. One prompt transformed it into a move-in ready space.
add modern furniture to this empty living room: light gray sectional sofa facing the windows, round marble coffee table, minimalist floor lamp in the corner, and a cream area rug defining the seating area
Vacant bedroom becomes master retreat
Empty bedroom that felt cold and unwelcoming. Virtual staging helped buyers picture their morning routine.
stage this empty bedroom as a master suite: king bed with white and blue bedding centered against the main wall, matching oak nightstands with modern lamps, soft blue throw blanket at foot of bed
Bonus room to home office
Awkward spare room with no clear purpose. Staging it as a home office showed buyers its potential.
add home office furniture to this empty room: modern white desk against the window for natural light, ergonomic mesh office chair, floating shelves on the side wall with books and plants, small accent rug under the desk
When Things Go Wrong
Furniture looks too big or too small for the room
Why: The AI needs visual cues to understand room scale. If there's nothing in the photo to reference, it may misjudge dimensions.
Include room dimensions in your prompt or mention existing elements like 'standard 8-foot ceilings' for better scale.
Furniture appears to float above the floor
Why: Floor detection can struggle with unusual angles or if the floor edge isn't clearly visible.
Tap markers on the floor area, then: ensure all furniture legs touch the floor naturally, proper shadows underneath
Photos shot at standing height with visible floor edges work best for realistic placement.
Style doesn't match the home's architecture
Why: Generic staging requests might not account for the home's existing aesthetic.
replace furniture with transitional style that complements the traditional architecture and crown molding
Reference specific architectural elements in your prompt to guide style selection.
AI changed the wrong area or added unwanted items
Why: The AI couldn't determine exactly which area you meant from description alone.
Tap a marker on the specific area you want to change, then regenerate with the same prompt
Markers tell the AI 'I mean THIS area specifically.' Use them when description alone is ambiguous.
Shadows on furniture don't match room lighting
Why: The AI generated furniture with lighting from a different direction than your room's natural light.
regenerate furniture with shadows matching the natural light coming from the left window
Mention your main light source direction: 'light coming from the large window on the right side'
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to mark the empty areas before describing the furniture?
No. Just describe what furniture you want and where: 'add a sofa facing the fireplace.' The AI understands room layouts. Only use markers if you need to specify an exact spot - like adding a plant in a particular corner - or if the first result placed something incorrectly.
Is virtual staging legal and ethical for real estate listings?
Yes, virtual staging is widely accepted in real estate. The National Association of Realtors considers it ethical as long as you disclose that photos are virtually staged. Most MLS systems have a checkbox or require noting 'virtually staged' in the description. Never misrepresent structural elements or hide defects with staging.
What style of staging works best for selling homes?
Neutral, contemporary staging appeals to the widest audience. Use warm but not overly personal colors - think grays, beiges, and soft blues. Match the staging level to the price point: luxury homes need high-end furniture, starter homes should look accessible. When in doubt, look at successfully sold comps in the area.
How is this different from professional virtual staging services?
Professional services cost $25-75 per photo and take 24-48 hours. EditThisPic delivers results in 30 seconds for free. For most listings, AI staging is indistinguishable from professional work. High-end luxury listings with unique architecture may still benefit from professional human designers who can match very specific aesthetics.
Can I stage a room that still has some furniture in it?
Yes. Describe what to add or change: 'add a coffee table in front of the existing sofa' or 'replace the dated couch with a modern sectional.' You can also remove unwanted items first: 'remove the old recliner, then add contemporary furniture.' The AI works with partially furnished rooms.
What photo quality and angles work best for virtual staging?
Wide-angle shots from corners work best - they show maximum floor space and give the AI room to place furniture. Ensure good lighting (open blinds, turn on lights) and that floors and walls are clearly visible. Vertical phone photos can work, but horizontal shots from a proper camera or tripod produce more professional results.
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