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Staging Stories…You Have To Show Them

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Staging Stories…You Have To Show Them

 

An agent was working with an investor and asked for a consultation on a vacant property.  The agent was concerned (justifiably) that his client was investing too much in fixtures and cosmetic touches that would give him a poor ROI. Instead, he suggested he stage it. The investor declined. 

 

 

The room above would have been ideal for staging. It was just off the primary bedroom, but no one knew what it had been used for. It wasn’t the closet because there already was a large walk-in. It wasn’t a small study, as one was located just outside the primary bedroom.

 

Here is what could have been done: 

 

A small office…or a quiet space for yoga?

 

Or a special place for a newborn?

 

 

 

The photos above took me less than 10 minutes to create using Gemini. Even if I had taken the time to write a much more detailed prompt specifying every item I wanted included in the room, the entire process still would have required very little time. 

 

 

OR…

I asked Gemini to stage the room. Take a look.

 



           


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Kathy Streib
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. Sometimes the creative juices of a potential buyer need a jump start to begin flowing. Gemini is the jump start apparatus. Enjoy your day.

Jul 29, 2026 04:43 AM
Kathy Streib

You're right Wayne Martin staging helps jump-start their creativity. 

Jul 29, 2026 03:18 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Kathy Streib good morning, Kathy... my listing presentation is very much a show and tell type of process. I don't just tell prospective sellers what I will do for them, I show them how and what and I explain why.

Jul 29, 2026 04:44 AM
Kathy Streib

Nina Hollander, Broker this is why you are so successful!  You take the time to show them!

Jul 29, 2026 04:41 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Especially with a room that has no obvious purpose, coming up with some creative solutions is a great idea - not everyone can envision possible uses!

Jul 29, 2026 04:51 AM
Kathy Streib

Kat Palmiotti When I saw the room, I had to scratch my head and wonder too...what do you do with the room???

Jul 29, 2026 04:42 PM
Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

What a clever way to bridge the imagination gap for buyers, Kathy Streib! Utilizing AI to instantly visualize options for a bonus space—whether it is a quiet yoga corner or a cozy nursery—saves sellers from over-investing in physical renovations while helping buyers instantly see the property's full potential. Thanks for sharing this brilliant staging tip!

Jul 29, 2026 05:32 AM
Kathy Streib

Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518 I wish I'd AI when I started staging. 

Jul 29, 2026 04:43 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It's always better when people can see what the options could be rather than trying to envision it themselves, haha.  On my most recent listing, there is one room that I staged 3 different ways, as you did above.

Jul 29, 2026 05:39 AM
Kathy Streib

Brian England Look at you playing with AI!!!!  Good for yo u!!!

Jul 29, 2026 04:44 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

If you follow me, you know I am involved in a good number of flips. It drives me crazy when I see my flippers go overboard. Fixtures are really important, and staying within budget...much more important  :)

Jul 29, 2026 06:29 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty I do know that you work with flippers. This one was spending a small fortune on the tile in the secondary bathroom!  

Jul 29, 2026 04:55 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Wednesday morning, Kathy. Thanks for sharing these images. Visual suggestions for prospective home buyers are very meaningful and helpful.

Jul 29, 2026 06:32 AM
Kathy Streib

Roy Kelley Visuals are always helpful. We need to see it!!

Jul 29, 2026 04:58 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kathy, that is why stagers are worth their money, they can figure out how to make an odd room look usable.

Jul 29, 2026 07:04 AM
Kathy Streib

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner   I've also seen some excellent staging from agents too!!!

Jul 29, 2026 05:00 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Amazing what you can do today so quickly as well.

Jul 29, 2026 08:37 AM
Kathy Streib

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 I agree. It would take a bit longer if I wanted to include everything I wanted and where I wanted it placed in the prompt. 

Jul 29, 2026 05:03 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, LLC ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
Educating. Encouraging. Serving.

I'm amazed what Gemini did so quickly for you! What an inspiration for that little space that seemed wasted.

Jul 29, 2026 01:53 PM
Kathy Streib

Dorie Dillard Austin TX   It was quick!!  I wish I'd had this when I was staging!!!!

Jul 29, 2026 05:05 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - crrli.com. We are Lic. Assoc. Broker/Lic. RE Salesperson - Plainview, NY
We List/Sell Long Island Real Estate Successfully!

I have tried using Gemini Kathy. I just can't seem to get good results from it.

Jul 29, 2026 02:10 PM
Kathy Streib

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 keep trying and be specific in your prompt. I had words on a picture I wanted removed. My prompt was wrong. I said "please remove the words" and it wouldn't. When I asked it to remove the specific words, then it did. 

Jul 29, 2026 05:08 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Well we've done a lot of staging over all the years but I've always had the thought that less is more....and follow a budget that makes sense.  Haven't used Gemini to do photos but then again I have no need to now that I am retired.  Sure looks like it's a great tool Kathy!  Great idea!

Jul 29, 2026 03:39 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy that is a huge difference between the AI staged rooms, and just starring at an empty room with four blank walls. 

Jul 29, 2026 04:40 PM