Virtual Staging in Chicago

Staged homes sell for 17% more money and 87% faster than non-staged homes. Buyers think differently about a home when they can see its intended use and full potential in comparison to seeing its vacant or poorly furnished spaces. However, there are a few major problems with in-person, “traditional” home staging.

Traditional home staging in Chicagoland costs a minimum of $1,500, and if you're selling a larger home or a specialty home, costs can skyrocket past five figures.

Staging consultations alone average between $450 - $825. Getting a home staged also means paying a high monthly fee or a lease for multiple months even if the home sells immediately or not at all!

Do you need the property to move quickly? Traditional staging will take a bare minimum of one week in Chicago. You'll have to contact the staging company, schedule a consultation, wait for a quote and schedule the staging.

Arguably the biggest problem - and the best-kept secret with traditional home staging is its design limitations. When you physically stage a home, the staging company can only choose from the furniture and decor that is available at the time of listing.

Plus, if you're selling a condo or townhouse in the Loop, there's a high chance of the condo being on the third or fourth floor or even on the 66th floor if your clients live on North Michigan Avenue.

For high-rise buildings or tri-level condos, staging companies will often choose furniture that is logistically easier to move and currently in stock rather than selecting furnishings that are optimized to suit the size and/or aesthetic of the space.

So how can you take advantage of the power of home staging without wasting thousands of dollars, hours of time, and limiting your design choices? By using virtual staging.

Virtual staging gives you a realistic photo of what spaces can look like. Not only do you receive a beautiful design, but you get one that is optimized for selling real estate.