For most vacant listings, yes. It costs a few dollars a photo and gives buyers a sense of scale and use they can't get from an empty room. It does have limits, and it can backfire if it's done badly.
How does virtual staging work?
You photograph the empty room, upload it to a staging tool, pick a style, and the furniture is added digitally to match the room's perspective and light. The finished photo goes on the listing with a disclosure label.
Benefits
Buyers can judge room size and layout
Listing photos stand out against empty-room competitors
Costs a fraction of physical staging
Ready on launch day
Stage a listing photo in under a minute.
3 free photos. No card.
Drawbacks
The furniture isn't there at the showing
Poor staging (floating furniture, warped rooms) hurts trust
It must be disclosed
Does virtual staging help sell a house?
It helps the listing get attention and helps buyers understand the space, which leads to more showings. Price, condition and location still decide the sale. Staging just makes sure the photos aren't the weak link.
iNot legal advice. MLS rules change. Check your local MLS's current photo policy before publishing.