Staged Photography combines home staging with props to create powerful listing photography. Staged Photography can help a home to sell because buyers get a positive first impression when they look at the MLS on the web.

85% of home buyers are looking at the on-line homes for sale FIRST. Make those key listing pictures count!

What is Staged Photography?

  • Listing photographs taken after the area is staged and props are added to the space to improve and update its look
  • Images are PhotoShop'd to edit any imperfections or crop unwanted background
  • Photos can be uploaded to the MLS, Realtor.com, Trulia, or wherever you'd like them to go!

What are the benefits of Staged Photography?

  1. Attractive listing photos draw buyers in from the web, they will be more apt to schedule a showing
  2. Staged Photography is less expensive than full home staging because the props are not left at the home

 

 

First column taken by Realtor without props:                                          Second column Staged Photography:

kitchen kitchen
dining room dining room
foyer foyer
living room living room
sunroom sunroom
master bath master bath
The master bedroom didn't have a picture posted on MLS at all because it just didn't show well.
Here's the staged photography image:
master bedroom
There are loads of opinions on listing photography, but I believe that trying to cram too much info into one picture isn't good. Example kitchen above, the ultra wide angle gives us a good look at the layout of the area, but it doesn't look very warm and friendly. The living room above, also with wide angle lens, makes this expansive room look narrow, but it isn't by any means!
Getting a more zoomed in look of these rooms (but still using a wide angle lens), makes the rooms look more cozy. Staged Photography combines home staging know-how and beautiful props.
Staged First Impressions also gives sellers a featured tour to post on the MLS (or to email), included with price of staged photography. The featured tour from Real Estate Shows that was created for this Hampton Falls, NH home:

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This post has been included in New Hampshire Real Estate News
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JUL
02
2007
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Floyd, thanks for reading. Hope your listing sells fast :)
11:16am • #31
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As usual gorgeous work and gorgeous photos. I have had clients who could not afford to rent the items for an extended time period ask me to come in and style their rooms for sale so at least the pics would look good online and on the listing sheets. Techincally the home was not staged because it was vacant when showings started but it looked great in the marketing materials. KH
4:46pm • #32
6 Featured Posts

Bing, that's right. Beautiful marketing materials bring buyers in.

Thanks for reading Kate.
8:44pm • #33
JUL
03
2007
4 Featured Posts

Very Nice photos.  I really want to learn how to do more professional photos of my properties.  Thanks for showing!

Lexa Montierth 
1:53am • #34
686,360 Points 83 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Sue~ 

What a captivating post! As I looked at the before and after shots, I realized just how important perspective is. I also thought what a valuable post this is for REALTORS who are responsible for  the best interests of their clients. THAT made me wonder if real estate pros would want to take a special class in "performance" photo-taking. . .=)
8:04am • #35

Sue,

I am happy to see you sharing your photos with the world! It was great meeting you in Chicago. You Rock!

Anita Carrington, 
12:02pm • #36

Sue

Stunning transformation and I love the view through the french doors.  The before makes the room look almost claustrophibic while the after makes it look expansive.  I have rated and bookmarked this post for future reference.  Great advice regarding photos.  Thanks for sharing.
1:35pm • #37
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Shopping for a Kodak V570?

Thanks to all for reading this blog :)

Kathy, I'll add this as you suggested. 
10:12pm • #38
JUL
13
2007
160,422 Points 2 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Sue -- Your photos are fabulous....you did an awesome job with each room. 

12:19am • #39
Sue, I made a trip over to your website to see your photos from your latest blog Your Home Staging Niche - Have You Found It? and happened upon your What Is Staged Photography? blog.  Excellent transformations and they really show that you are indeed a talented photographer.  What a difference in your photos compared to the MLS photos.  You know just what to focus on.  I don't know how I missed this blog when you posted it in June, but I've bookmarked it and given it a 5 rating.  Another new goal for me!!!  Betty
12:44am • #40
142,049 Points 5 Featured Posts
You've made each room look like a magazine shot.  Well done!  Big difference.
12:49pm • #41
JUL
14
2007
6 Featured Posts
Judy, thank you so much. I'm glad to see you lately, you've been busy doing awesome transformations in "diamonds in the rough". Your sellers are lucky :)
9:09am • #42
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Betty, Thank you very much for the compliment, and for taking the time to check out other blogs. You authored the book for sale in your profile? Kudos!
9:14am • #43
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Juliet, I'm not a professional photographer, and I certainly don't want to come off that I think I am! But thanks for kind compliment.
9:15am • #44
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Thank you to all for checking out this blog and leaving kind compliments. Summer is a great season with the kids, and it's hard to keep up with reciprocating kindness in the Rain. 

TLW would not approve :) 
9:18am • #45
JUL
15
2007
Sue, oh no...no...no...no...no!  This book is one of the items you can buy from the CSP course I took.  I wish I had authored it, but alas it was not to be.  However, thanks to Shell Brodnax I have a new form I use for consults and it actually works better.  I include photographs of jobs that people have to do.  (This idea courtesy of Shell also.)  Shell was kind enough to share it with us on one of her blogs.  Betty
11:32am • #46
JUL
16
2007
6 Featured Posts
Betty, oooh, well then, when is your book coming out?
8:59am • #47
Sue, as soon as you agree to co-author with me.  Betty
6:56pm • #48
AUG
20
2007
 Good information.  Photos looked great.
10:55pm • #49
AUG
21
2007
6 Featured Posts
Thank you Vicki. I stopped by your profile, beautiful local photos!
8:28am • #50

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