. >> realtor marina cohen used staging for the first time.rovided the staging company with a few photos, less than $500 and a couple days later she had a fully furnished home to sell, well, at least online. >> it's easy, fast, you take a picture of a vacant room and the furniture is slotted in and you can approve or disprofit and try again in you need to. >> reporter: reel staging has been a staple of the industry for a while now. adding tables and sofas or changing drapes to enhance the home's over all look. virtual staging eliminates the cost involved in moving furniture in and out of a prompt. one california company claims virtually-staged homes sell for up to 17% more than vacant homes. but buyer beware. just because a home looks fabulous online doesn't always mean that's the case in person. >> it must be identified, virtual staging must be identified as virtual staging. >> reporter: industry leders say images need to be clearly marked otherwise they violate the buyer's trust. virtual staging will be increasingly in demand. >> cost advant