Virtual landscaping: an outdoor space buyers actually want
A bare plot, a scorched lawn or an overgrown garden is expensive in perception terms: the buyer sees work, not a place to live. And outdoor space is often the number one argument for a house.
Virtual landscaping adds trees, shrubs, planting beds and a healthy lawn at the scale of the real plot, keeping the buildings, the property lines and the terrain as they are.
«Virtually staged» disclosure burned into every render
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When to use it
- A new build handed over with a bare yard
- A garden photographed in winter or during a drought
- Neglected grounds on an estate-sale property
- A building plot whose potential needs to be shown
Best practices
- Stay consistent with the region and climate: desert planting on a New England house is spotted instantly.
- Never hide an overlooking building, a utility pole or any other nuisance behind added greenery.
- Combine with sky replacement for a photo taken on an overcast day.
- One staged exterior shot is enough: keep the rest of the gallery unedited.
How it works
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Upload your photo
Import the property photo from your computer or your phone. No particular format is required.
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Choose the treatment
Select landscaping for the outdoor space you want planted.
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Download the render
The high-resolution image is generated in seconds, with the words Virtually staged embedded, ready to publish in your listing.
Frequently asked questions
Can I add greenery to a listing photo?
Yes, with a visible disclosure stating the image is a staged render. What you cannot do is use vegetation to hide an overlooking building, a neighboring structure or any other visible nuisance.
Does the tool respect the property lines?
Yes. Buildings, fences and terrain are preserved; only vegetation and garden features are added, at the scale of the existing plot.
Does it work on a photo taken in winter?
Yes. For a full summer look, seasonal change is often the better fit; the two tools complement each other.
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