Property photographers are often tasked with showcasing homes in a way that resonates with prospective buyers. This is where virtual staging, a game-changer in real estate marketing, offers a solution. This innovative tool is not only transforming the industry but also creating new opportunities for photographers to increase the average revenue earned per shoot.
Virtual staging in real estate provides photographers with an additional avenue for increasing income. Beyond charging for photography services, photographers can also incorporate a virtual staging fee for each image. With Apply Design, photographers average an additional $30 per image when fully staged. By focusing on important rooms — like the living room, dining room, and bedrooms — we frequently see photographers sell at least 5-6 staged images with their packages. With Apply Design’s highly affordable $7/image cost for virtually staged renders, this can mean earning an additional $115-$138 per shoot. This considerable revenue increase can enable photographers to reduce the number of shoots required to acquire the same income or increase their income from a similar amount of shoots.
One of the main benefits of Apply Design's virtual staging software is its time efficiency. Creating a virtually staged room takes just about 20 minutes with only 5 minutes of actual work. This turnaround means photographers can work with more clients and thereby increase their income.
Real estate agents also appreciate the benefits of virtual staging. It enables them to sell not just the property, but also the potential future home that prospective buyers might be searching for. By offering a service that agents find valuable, photographers are more likely to establish enduring business relationships that may lead to future projects.
An additional benefit of Apply Design is the ability to make multiple revisions without incurring extra costs. Given that design preferences can be subjective, photographers might need to alter the virtual staging based on client feedback. With Apply Design, photographers can do this without concerns about the profit margin, ensuring the final image meets the client's expectations and suits the market's trends. And, in contrast to other virtual staging services, Apply Design enables photographers to control the process from start-to-end. Photographers can determine the final product and edit or make changes whenever. Therefore, they can even cater to very specific or unique property requests from potential buyers.
Virtual staging in real estate is ultimately more than just a novel technology. It is a powerful tool that can significantly increase photographers’ revenue per shoot. By embracing this innovative approach, photographers can give their business a competitive edge that can translate to higher profits in real estate. To leverage the benefits of virtual staging, get started with Apply Design.
