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Jane Luo has recently joined ActiveRain, and if you have yet to connect with her, you certainly should do so right away!  She built an Open House APP  (click) that also includes a virtual staging feature, which is pretty cool.  It allows you to try it twice for free, and I see that there is a free trial period as well.  I tried it myself, and below you will see the results along with my thoughts.

This is the first photo I had staged, and I like how it turned out, but I don't like that it changed the counters and cabinets, rather than just staging.

Jane's APP also gave designer notes for the photo, which I thought was a nice touch.  For style, I chose Modern Farmhouse and noted that it was a living room. 

Welcome home to a living space designed for comfort, serenity, and stylish modern living! Seamlessly blending rustic charm with contemporary elegance, this Modern Farmhouse living room invites you to unwind and create lasting memories.

Effortless Flow: Thoughtfully arranged to promote harmonious energy (Qi), ensuring spacious pathways and an uncluttered feel.

Balanced Design: Enjoy a symmetrical layout, featuring soft, rounded elements and a balanced mix of natural textures. Elemental Harmony: Experience tranquility through the subtle integration of all five Feng Shui elements, fostering a sense of well-being. Come, discover the peace and prosperity that await you in this meticulously curated home.

Welcome home to a space where modern elegance meets rustic charm, meticulously designed for harmonious living.

Commanding Comfort: The thoughtfully positioned main sofa offers a supportive back and an unobstructed view of the room's entry, fostering a sense of security and control, essential for well-being.

Elemental Balance: A subtle integration of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water elements creates a serene and vibrant atmosphere.

Softened Aesthetics: Rounded furniture and decor choices soften architectural lines, promoting gentle energy flow and inviting interaction. Discover the exceptional balance and tranquility awaiting you in every corner of this remarkable home.

 

Below is the same room with the virtual staging that the photographer did.

 

Here is the second photo that I chose to use, and again, I like what it did, but I did not like that it painted a wall and changed a light fixture, rather than just staging.

Here is what Jane's APP came up with, and these are the designer's notes.  I also chose Modern Farmhouse for the style and designated it as a Home Office.

Welcome home to a space where productivity meets serene comfort, designed to inspire your best work and creative pursuits!

A beautifully appointed desk in the commanding position ensures focus and a sense of control.

Natural light bathes the room, complementing the warm, inviting Modern Farmhouse aesthetic. Thoughtful placement of elements creates a balanced and harmonious environment, promoting both prosperity and peace of mind.

We invite you to experience this exceptional home office and envision the life you've always dreamed of.

Below is the same photo that I staged using Grok, and I was quite pleased with the results, although I guess some of the cords and whatnot could have been wiped out during the staging process, but I kind of appreciated that it was the exact same room, and how it looked, but just with furniture and decor added to it. 

You should try it yourself and share your results with us in the Rain!!!

 


I specialize in the East Valley of the Phoenix Metro area - Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Scottsdale, Apache Junction, and Gold Canyon


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Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Yes, I did the Feng Shui as well Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 but I didn't know about the option of not changing walls and such, haha.

Mar 25, 2026 10:21 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It's a cool program Carol Williams and I am finding out from others who were on the zoom call yesterday that there were options I didn't realize there were when I was trying it out, haha.

Mar 25, 2026 10:22 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Jane Luo gave an excellent presentation and I'm thrilled that she is sharing her app and her knowledge with us.  Kat Palmiotti and Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 are right...you can add prompts to lock certain things. 

Your before photo is "what it is" and the virtual staging shows your buyers the possibilities!!!

Mar 25, 2026 12:30 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

HI Brian:

I'm sorry to have missed Jane's presentation yesterday but my wife had another doctor appointment. I'll have to check out her app and give it a try sometime.

I haven't done any virtual staging myself but used my photographer to do so and have been pleased with the results thus far.

Jeff

Mar 25, 2026 01:55 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Brian I am sure Jane appreciates you endorsing her app and sounds like you had fun playing with it.

Mar 25, 2026 02:42 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

The staged photos look a lot better for marketing as well Kathy Streib 

Mar 25, 2026 03:05 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I wasn't able to attend the zoom meeting either Jeff Dowler, CRS but I was inspired by a post that Kathy Streib and Jane Luo had asked me to try it out.  It's quite easy to use and has more functionality than I even thought there was, haha.  I have used Grok to stage vacant listings in the past, and I thought it did a great job!

Mar 25, 2026 03:07 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It's definitely worth checking out George Souto and I am sure many in the Rain will find it useful enough to subscribe to!

Mar 25, 2026 03:10 PM
Abby Stiller
TOP SELLING REALTY - Cape Coral, FL
SW Florida (239) 284-8637

Good morning Brian England Im not a big fan of virtual staging maybe because I've seen some pic where they put too much... but Jane did such a great job with your pictures with just a touch she change the whole view! wow

Mar 27, 2026 08:46 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Good morning, Abby Stiller with the use of AI, it has come a long way and you might want to revisit virtual staging, haha.

Mar 27, 2026 09:29 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Brian England  It sure is amazing how AI and Jane work so seamlessly. I am so happy that  Jane Luo has joined us. She has so much to offer. Special thanks to Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400  for encouraging her  to join us 

Mar 27, 2026 10:32 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Hannah Williams The stars lined up that day. I asked Q&A about virtual staging (very frustrated trying other programs) and Jane Luo responded. Love that she joined and that her own program is being used by our members!

Mar 27, 2026 12:30 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Yes, Jane Luo is a really good addition to the Rain Hannah Williams and Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 is always encouraging.

Mar 27, 2026 12:59 PM
Jane Luo
Coldwell Banker Realty - Hoboken, NJ
Realtor®

Hi Brian! Thanks so much for testing out the app—I am so glad you shared your results! As a few others mentioned, using specific negative prompts will help. I highly recommend giving it another try using the 'Prompt Cheat Sheet' from my presentation! You can find all those tips directly in my recap blog post here: https://activerain.com/blogsview/5927456/ai-virtual-staging-storyteller-tuesday-zoom-presentation. Just a quick heads-up: spaces with multiple adjoining rooms, doors, or complex windows are always a bit more challenging for the AI to map out perfectly, so those negative prompts will be your best friend. Let me know how the next ones turns out!

Mar 29, 2026 10:47 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

You're the BEST, Jane Luo. THANK YOU!!!

Mar 30, 2026 10:43 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

You are very welcome, Jane Luo it was easy to use and produced great results!  I am going to bookmark your post.  I hope that you are having a nice weekend.

Mar 29, 2026 11:18 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh my gosh, I love your staging but, totally 'get' the changes that are unacceptable representation, Brian. I did learn in last week's call that is you UNCHECK Feng Shui, walls won't move/change, nor light fixtures or ceilings! I was checking it and found out that it had some major construction work that required my sellers to have done! LOL 

Mar 30, 2026 10:45 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Oh, so that is the mistake that I made Debe Maxwell, CRS, haha.  It sounds like Jane Luo did a great job with the zoom presentation and her app is a big hit.

Mar 31, 2026 05:54 AM
Kris Collis
Clarks Summit, PA
Classic Referral Group

Brian England Excellent post. I vote for her updates to the staging which are lovely and create interest in the space. To avoid concerns about the changes to fixtures etc, I would add Private comments to agents in the listing that describe the suggestions for upgrades made by virtual stager. And that these items are not included in the sale but reflect the opinion of stager to help buyer visualize the finished space.  I could see the need for an addendum to ensure subject changes are excluded from the sale. What do you think?

Mar 31, 2026 11:31 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That makes sense Kris Collis but I would much rather show off the property as it is, and how it will convey, but furnished so that people can see it with furniture and without, haha.

Mar 31, 2026 01:11 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

This looks interesting. It is so amazing to me what these apps can do these days.

Apr 03, 2026 08:00 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I loved seeing what Grok did for me when I first staged vacant rooms on my own Dr. Paula McDonald 

Apr 03, 2026 08:28 AM