Virtual staging digitally places furniture and decor into photos of empty rooms. It costs 90% less than physical staging and works well for online marketing - helping buyers visualize the space in listing photos. However, buyers will see the empty apartment at the showing, so virtual staging must be disclosed in the listing and works best as a supplement to strong architectural photography rather than a substitute for physical presentation.
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