“The most important marketing tool to sell your listings are the pictures. There are many ways to optimize them to assure that the first impression is the winning impression” said James Hamer, Picture It CEO.  “Staging is an expensive proposition and Virtual Staging can achieve the same results for considerably less and you can use professional photos or photos from a good smartphone.”

Top tips from Picture It Staging:

1. Stage for success
   Quality photos are necessary for listings to sell for top dollar and the furniture in the photo often tells the story of the room. If you aren’t able to swap the furniture because of the high cost of home staging, consider Virtually Staging, Remodeling or Renovating the rooms that need it the most.
2. You can use your Smartphone for great pictures
   Smartphone photos can work if you keep your shots steady and adjust the automatic exposure settings on your phone. Tap around the screen to find the best lighting adjustment for the room.
3. Organize the pictures (virtual and actual) in the right order
   The first 6 pictures tell the story so make sure you put your best shots first.  Lead with Kitchens, Family Rooms and Master Bathrooms.

“As a leading Virtual Staging company for Real Estate agents we are often asked if it is worth shelling out thousands of dollars for professional home staging?”  Hamer adds, “Most of the time the answer is a resounding NO!”

About Picture It Staging™
Picture It Staging™ is the Westport, CT based technology company that is changing the way homes are sold through the use of digitally re-mastered photographs expressing what rooms could look like or should look like with its proprietary Virtual Staging, Remodeling and Renovating services that deliver better pictures faster and with more decorative, color, style and remodel options.

Picture It’s Virtually Staged photos help Real Estate Agents sell their listing faster, and for more money.

For more information on Picture It Staging, visit www.PictureItStaging.com.