# SofaBrain

> SofaBrain (https://sofabrain.com/) is a web app for real estate marketing: listing videos made from listing photos, AI virtual staging, 20 photo tools and listing descriptions. It also offers interior design visualization, free real estate calculators and guides to virtual staging disclosure rules.

This file is generated from the site's source data on every build. Prices and credits match the pricing page: https://sofabrain.com/pricing/

## Facts safe to quote

- New accounts get 3 free credits. No credit card is required.
- A photo edit (virtual staging, decluttering, day to dusk and the other photo tools) costs 1 credit.
- A listing video costs 30 credits, with up to 6 generated scenes; each extra generated scene is 5 credits. Includes narration, captions, music, your brand kit, every export format, the unbranded MLS version, thumbnails and the listing page.
- A version of a delivered video for another listing moment (open house, price update, just sold and more) costs 4 credits, or 7 with new narration.
- Plans, billed in US dollars, with one credit balance for videos and photo tools:
  - Studio: $59/month, 100 credits every month (about 3 listing videos).
  - Pro: $129/month, 250 credits every month (about 8 listing videos).
  - Business: $299/month, 600 credits every month (about 20 listing videos).
- Annual billing charges 10 months for 12 (2 months free): Studio $590/year, Pro $1,290/year, Business $2,990/year. Credits still arrive every month.
- At download, a staged photo can carry a disclosure label and come with the unaltered original photo. Both are optional.
- Current plans and prices: https://sofabrain.com/pricing/

## What SofaBrain is

- A self-serve web app: add a listing link or listing photos, pick a look, and get a narrated listing video with captions, music and your brand kit, in vertical, square and widescreen formats, with an unbranded version for the MLS.
- AI photo editing for listings: virtual staging of empty rooms, multi-view staging (the same furniture across several photos of one room), decluttering, day to dusk, sky replacement and more, 20 photo tools in all. Each result starts from the real photo, from the same viewpoint.
- Interior design visualization: redesign a furnished room in a chosen design style and color palette, or restyle it from a reference image.
- A listing description writer (https://sofabrain.com/property-description/) and a free listing description checker (https://sofabrain.com/tools/listing-description-checker/).
- Free real estate calculators, guides to virtual staging disclosure rules by state and MLS, and comparisons with other staging and listing video tools.
- A REST API for staging, editing and video jobs: https://sofabrain.com/pro-api/

## What SofaBrain is not

- Not a physical staging company: no furniture rental, delivery or on-site installation.
- Not a human photo-editing service: a photo edit usually takes under a minute and a listing video a few minutes, without a designer queue.
- Not a photography or videography service, a brokerage or an MLS.
- Not a source of legal advice: its compliance pages summarize public state laws, MLS rules and ethics guidance, and link to the sources.
- Staged images are marketing visualizations of a real room. MLS rules and some state laws require disclosing virtual staging; the disclosure guides below cover what each asks for.

## Key pages

- [Home](https://sofabrain.com/): listing videos, staging and photo tools for real estate agents.
- [Pricing](https://sofabrain.com/pricing/): plans, credit costs and billing questions.
- [Listing videos](https://sofabrain.com/listing-video/): listing videos from photos, with real examples.
- [Photo tools](https://sofabrain.com/realtor-tools/): every photo tool, each compared with the original photo.
- [Real estate photo editing](https://sofabrain.com/real-estate-photo-editing/): the photo tools for listing photos.
- [Listing description writer](https://sofabrain.com/property-description/): drafts a listing description from photos.
- [Listing description checker](https://sofabrain.com/tools/listing-description-checker/): a free check of a listing description.
- [Before and after examples](https://sofabrain.com/virtual-staging-before-after/): staging examples by room type.
- [API](https://sofabrain.com/pro-api/): endpoints, payloads and plan quotas.
- [Help center](https://sofabrain.com/help/)
- [Editorial team](https://sofabrain.com/editorial-team/): who writes and reviews the guides.

## Who it is for

- [Architects](https://sofabrain.com/use-cases/architects/)
- [Furniture staging](https://sofabrain.com/use-cases/furniture-staging/)
- [Home builders](https://sofabrain.com/use-cases/home-builders/)
- [Home makeover](https://sofabrain.com/use-cases/home-makeover/)
- [Interior designers](https://sofabrain.com/use-cases/interior-designers/)
- [Real estate](https://sofabrain.com/use-cases/real-estate/)
- [Real estate investors](https://sofabrain.com/use-cases/real-estate-investors/)
- [Real estate photographers](https://sofabrain.com/use-cases/real-estate-photographers/)

## Photo tools

### Interior Updates

- [Kitchen Cabinet Refresh](https://sofabrain.com/realtor-tools/kitchen-cabinets/)
- [Floor Swap](https://sofabrain.com/realtor-tools/floor-swap/)
- [Bathroom Quick Update](https://sofabrain.com/realtor-tools/bathroom-refresh/)
- [Lighting Upgrade](https://sofabrain.com/realtor-tools/lighting/)
- [Wall Paint Visualizer](https://sofabrain.com/realtor-tools/wall-paint/)
- [Countertop Swap](https://sofabrain.com/realtor-tools/countertop-swap/)
- [Ceiling Update](https://sofabrain.com/realtor-tools/ceiling-update/)
- [Fireplace Makeover](https://sofabrain.com/realtor-tools/fireplace-update/)
- [Window & Treatment Refresh](https://sofabrain.com/realtor-tools/window-treatment/)

### Staging

- [Virtual Staging Suite](https://sofabrain.com/realtor-tools/virtual-staging/)
- [Multi-View Staging](https://sofabrain.com/realtor-tools/multi-view-staging/)
- [Declutter Pro](https://sofabrain.com/realtor-tools/declutter/)
- [Room Purpose Converter](https://sofabrain.com/realtor-tools/room-converter/)
- [Magic Eraser](https://sofabrain.com/realtor-tools/magic-eraser/)

### Exterior

- [Curb Appeal Enhancer](https://sofabrain.com/realtor-tools/curb-appeal/)
- [Pool Renovation Visualizer](https://sofabrain.com/realtor-tools/pool-renovation/)
- [Landscaping Designer](https://sofabrain.com/realtor-tools/landscaping/)
- [Sky Replacement](https://sofabrain.com/realtor-tools/sky-replacement/)
- [Fence & Exterior Cleanup](https://sofabrain.com/realtor-tools/fence-exterior/)
- [Lawn & Grass Refresh](https://sofabrain.com/realtor-tools/grass-greening/)
- [Day to Dusk](https://sofabrain.com/realtor-tools/day-to-dusk/)

## Free calculators

- [All calculators](https://sofabrain.com/tools/)
- [Seller net sheet](https://sofabrain.com/tools/seller-net-sheet/): What the seller walks away with after every closing cost.
- [Commission calculator](https://sofabrain.com/tools/commission-calculator/): Your take-home after brokerage split, cap, royalty and fees.
- [Property tax proration](https://sofabrain.com/tools/property-tax-proration-calculator/): Split the year’s taxes between buyer and seller at closing.
- [CMA calculator](https://sofabrain.com/tools/cma-tool/): Reconcile three adjusted comps into a pricing range.
- [Price per square foot](https://sofabrain.com/tools/price-per-square-foot-calculator/): Average your comps’ $/sq ft into a list-price range.
- [Home staging cost](https://sofabrain.com/tools/home-staging-cost-calculator/): Physical, designer virtual and AI staging on one listing.
- [Cost-to-stage ROI](https://sofabrain.com/tools/cost-to-stage-roi-calculator/): Break-even days on market for virtual and physical staging.
- [Photography pricing](https://sofabrain.com/tools/real-estate-photography-pricing-calculator/): A listing shoot by market, home size and add-ons.
- [Mortgage calculator](https://sofabrain.com/tools/mortgage-calculator/): Monthly payment with tax, insurance, HOA and PMI.
- [Home affordability](https://sofabrain.com/tools/home-affordability-calculator/): The price your income and debts support.
- [Rent vs buy](https://sofabrain.com/tools/rent-vs-buy-calculator/): Net cost of each over the years you plan to stay.
- [Kitchen remodel cost](https://sofabrain.com/tools/kitchen-remodel-cost-calculator/): A planning range by size, quality and add-ons.
- [Bathroom remodel cost](https://sofabrain.com/tools/bathroom-remodel-cost-calculator/): A planning range by size, quality and add-ons.
- [Flooring cost](https://sofabrain.com/tools/flooring-cost-calculator/): Installed cost with waste, removal and subfloor.
- [Countertop cost](https://sofabrain.com/tools/countertop-cost-calculator/): Installed cost by material, tear-out and cutouts.
- [Interior painting cost](https://sofabrain.com/tools/interior-painting-cost-calculator/): Walls, ceilings and trim by room count.
- [Landscaping cost](https://sofabrain.com/tools/landscaping-cost-calculator/): Planting, sod, irrigation and hardscape.
- [Renovation ROI](https://sofabrain.com/tools/renovation-roi-calculator/): Whether a project’s added value covers its cost.

## Virtual staging disclosure and compliance guides

- [Disclosure rules hub](https://sofabrain.com/compliance/): laws, MLS rules, ethics and insurance.
- [Disclosure rules by state](https://sofabrain.com/compliance/states/)
- [Buyer agreement rules by state](https://sofabrain.com/compliance/buyer-agreement/)
- [California AB 723: Real Estate AI Photo Disclosure Law Explained](https://sofabrain.com/compliance/california-ab-723/) (updated 2026-10-08)
- [CRMLS Rule 11.5.2: Virtual Staging Compliance Guide](https://sofabrain.com/compliance/crmls-rule-11-5-2/) (updated 2026-10-08)
- [NAR Code of Ethics Article 12 and AI Virtual Staging](https://sofabrain.com/compliance/nar-code-of-ethics-article-12/) (updated 2026-05-19)
- [E&O Insurance and AI Virtual Staging — 2026 Coverage Map](https://sofabrain.com/compliance/e-and-o-insurance-ai-staging/) (updated 2026-10-08)
- [The Universal Virtual Staging Disclosure Phrase (Copy + Paste)](https://sofabrain.com/compliance/virtual-staging-disclosure-language/) (updated 2026-10-08)
- [Wisconsin Act 69: The Next State AI Photo Disclosure Law](https://sofabrain.com/compliance/wisconsin-act-69/) (updated 2026-10-08)
- [AI Virtual Staging Rules by State and MLS — 2026 Matrix](https://sofabrain.com/compliance/state-by-state-rules/) (updated 2026-10-08)
- [Colorado Virtual Staging Disclosure — REcolorado, Pikes Peak MLS, and the CCPA](https://sofabrain.com/compliance/colorado-virtual-staging-disclosure/) (updated 2026-05-20)
- [Massachusetts Virtual Staging — MLS PIN, MA Board Rules, and the 93A Treble-Damages Trap](https://sofabrain.com/compliance/massachusetts-virtual-staging-93a/) (updated 2026-05-20)
- [New Jersey Virtual Staging — Bright MLS, Monmouth Ocean MLS, and the NJ Consumer Fraud Act](https://sofabrain.com/compliance/new-jersey-virtual-staging-cfa/) (updated 2026-05-20)

## Comparisons

- [All comparisons](https://sofabrain.com/compare/)
- [SofaBrain vs BoxBrownie (2026): Virtual Staging Pricing Compared](https://sofabrain.com/compare/sofabrain-vs-boxbrownie/) (prices last verified 2026-10-07)
- [SofaBrain vs VirtualStagingAI (2026): Pricing and Features Compared](https://sofabrain.com/compare/sofabrain-vs-virtualstagingai/) (prices last verified 2026-10-07)
- [SofaBrain vs PadStyler (2026): Virtual Staging Pricing Compared](https://sofabrain.com/compare/sofabrain-vs-padstyler/) (prices last verified 2026-10-07)
- [SofaBrain vs Apply Design (2026): Pricing, Speed & Multi-Angle](https://sofabrain.com/compare/sofabrain-vs-apply-design/) (prices last verified 2026-10-07)
- [SofaBrain vs Styldod (2026): AI Software or Human Service?](https://sofabrain.com/compare/sofabrain-vs-styldod/) (prices last verified 2026-10-07)
- [SofaBrain vs Stuccco (2026): Pricing, Turnaround & Service](https://sofabrain.com/compare/sofabrain-vs-stuccco/) (prices last verified 2026-07-10)
- [SofaBrain vs Zillow Virtual Staging (2026): Control or Showcase?](https://sofabrain.com/compare/sofabrain-vs-zillow-virtual-staging/) (prices last verified 2026-07-10)
- [SofaBrain vs AutoReel (2026): Listing Video Pricing Compared](https://sofabrain.com/compare/sofabrain-vs-autoreel/) (prices last verified 2026-10-07)
- [SofaBrain vs VideoTour.AI (2026): Listing Video Pricing Compared](https://sofabrain.com/compare/sofabrain-vs-videotour-ai/) (prices last verified 2026-10-07)
- [SofaBrain vs Reel-E (2026): Listing Video Plans Compared](https://sofabrain.com/compare/sofabrain-vs-reel-e/) (prices last verified 2026-10-07)

## Guides

All guides: https://sofabrain.com/learn/ (each guide is also served as raw Markdown at its .md URL)

### Virtual Staging

- [How Does AI Virtual Staging Actually Work?](https://sofabrain.com/learn/how-does-ai-virtual-staging-work/) (updated 2026-10-08) — Markdown: https://sofabrain.com/how-does-ai-virtual-staging-work.md
- [AI Virtual Staging: The Definitive Guide (2026)](https://sofabrain.com/learn/virtual-staging-using-ai/) (updated 2026-10-08) — Markdown: https://sofabrain.com/virtual_staging.md
- [How Much Does Virtual Staging Cost in 2026?](https://sofabrain.com/learn/how-much-does-virtual-staging-cost/) (updated 2026-10-08) — Markdown: https://sofabrain.com/how-much-does-virtual-staging-cost.md
- [Virtual Staging vs Traditional Staging - 2026 Realtor's Guide](https://sofabrain.com/learn/virtual-staging-vs-traditional-staging/) (updated 2026-10-08) — Markdown: https://sofabrain.com/virtual-staging-vs-traditional-staging.md
- [Do Virtually Staged Homes Sell Faster?](https://sofabrain.com/learn/do-virtually-staged-homes-sell-faster/) (updated 2026-10-08) — Markdown: https://sofabrain.com/do-virtually-staged-homes-sell-faster.md
- [Can I Do Virtual Staging Myself? A DIY Realtor's Guide](https://sofabrain.com/learn/can-i-do-virtual-staging-myself/) (updated 2026-10-08) — Markdown: https://sofabrain.com/can-i-do-virtual-staging-myself.md
- [Virtual Staging for Real Estate Photographers: How to Offer, Price and Disclose It](https://sofabrain.com/learn/virtual-staging-for-real-estate-photographers/) (updated 2026-10-08) — Markdown: https://sofabrain.com/photographers.md
- [Is AI Virtual Staging Legal in 2026?](https://sofabrain.com/learn/is-ai-virtual-staging-legal/) (updated 2026-10-08) — Markdown: https://sofabrain.com/is-ai-virtual-staging-legal.md
- [Do You Have to Disclose Virtual Staging?](https://sofabrain.com/learn/do-you-have-to-disclose-virtual-staging/) (updated 2026-10-08) — Markdown: https://sofabrain.com/do-you-have-to-disclose-virtual-staging.md
- [How to Clean Up a Messy Room Photo with AI](https://sofabrain.com/learn/room-cleanup/) (updated 2026-10-08) — Markdown: https://sofabrain.com/cleanup.md

### Listing Descriptions

- [How to Write a Real Estate Listing Description (2026 Guide)](https://sofabrain.com/learn/how-to-write-real-estate-listing-description/) (updated 2026-10-08) — Markdown: https://sofabrain.com/how-to-write-real-estate-listing-description.md
- [30 Real Estate Listing Description Examples (2026)](https://sofabrain.com/learn/real-estate-listing-description-examples/) (updated 2026-10-08) — Markdown: https://sofabrain.com/real-estate-listing-description-examples.md
- [12 Real Estate Listing Description Templates (Copy + Paste)](https://sofabrain.com/learn/listing-description-templates/) (updated 2026-10-08) — Markdown: https://sofabrain.com/listing-description-templates.md
- [Real Estate Words That Sell (and 22 to Never Use) — 2026](https://sofabrain.com/learn/real-estate-words-that-sell/) (updated 2026-10-08) — Markdown: https://sofabrain.com/real-estate-words-that-sell.md
- [The First Sentence of a Listing Description (Formulas + 25 Examples)](https://sofabrain.com/learn/listing-description-first-sentence/) (updated 2026-10-08) — Markdown: https://sofabrain.com/listing-description-first-sentence.md
- [How to Write Luxury Real Estate Listing Descriptions (2026)](https://sofabrain.com/learn/luxury-real-estate-listing-descriptions/) (updated 2026-10-08) — Markdown: https://sofabrain.com/luxury-real-estate-listing-descriptions.md
- [How to Write a Condo Listing Description (2026 Guide + Examples)](https://sofabrain.com/learn/condo-listing-description-guide/) (updated 2026-10-08) — Markdown: https://sofabrain.com/condo-listing-description-guide.md

### Video Marketing

- [How to Make a Real Estate Listing Video (2026 Step-by-Step)](https://sofabrain.com/learn/how-to-make-a-real-estate-listing-video/) (updated 2026-10-08) — Markdown: https://sofabrain.com/how-to-make-a-real-estate-listing-video.md
- [Real Estate Video Marketing Statistics (2026)](https://sofabrain.com/learn/real-estate-video-marketing-statistics/) (updated 2026-10-08) — Markdown: https://sofabrain.com/real-estate-video-marketing-statistics.md
- [Real Estate Video Script Templates (Copy + Paste, 2026)](https://sofabrain.com/learn/real-estate-video-script-templates/) (updated 2026-10-08) — Markdown: https://sofabrain.com/real-estate-video-script-templates.md
- [Real Estate Video Hooks: 30 Openers That Stop the Scroll (2026)](https://sofabrain.com/learn/real-estate-video-hooks/) (updated 2026-10-08) — Markdown: https://sofabrain.com/real-estate-video-hooks.md
- [Real Estate Video SEO: How to Rank Listing Videos on YouTube & Google (2026)](https://sofabrain.com/learn/real-estate-video-seo/) (updated 2026-10-08) — Markdown: https://sofabrain.com/real-estate-video-seo.md
- [30 Real Estate Reels Ideas for 2026 (Short-Form Video That Converts)](https://sofabrain.com/learn/real-estate-reels-ideas/) (updated 2026-10-08) — Markdown: https://sofabrain.com/real-estate-reels-ideas.md
- [How to Make a Listing Video From Photos (No Camera Needed, 2026)](https://sofabrain.com/learn/how-to-make-a-listing-video-from-photos/) (updated 2026-10-08) — Markdown: https://sofabrain.com/how-to-make-a-listing-video-from-photos.md

### Interior Design

- [Interior Design Styles Explained: 17 Looks and How to Choose One](https://sofabrain.com/learn/interior-design-styles-guide-2024/) (updated 2026-10-08) — Markdown: https://sofabrain.com/interiorstyles.md
- [Interior Design Color Palettes: Six Classic Schemes and How to Use Them](https://sofabrain.com/learn/color-palettes-guide-2024/) (updated 2026-10-08) — Markdown: https://sofabrain.com/colors.md

### Agent Tools & Pricing

- [AI Tools for Real Estate Agents (2026): 15 That Actually Save Time](https://sofabrain.com/learn/ai-tools-for-real-estate-agents/) (updated 2026-10-08) — Markdown: https://sofabrain.com/ai-tools-for-real-estate-agents.md
- [Zillow Showcase Cost (2026): What Agents Actually Pay](https://sofabrain.com/learn/zillow-showcase-cost/) (updated 2026-10-08) — Markdown: https://sofabrain.com/zillow-showcase-cost.md
- [BoxBrownie Pricing (2026): Real Costs + a Cheaper Alternative](https://sofabrain.com/learn/boxbrownie-pricing/) (updated 2026-10-08) — Markdown: https://sofabrain.com/boxbrownie-pricing.md
- [Matterport Pricing (2026): Plans, Hidden Costs & ROI](https://sofabrain.com/learn/matterport-pricing/) (updated 2026-10-08) — Markdown: https://sofabrain.com/matterport-pricing.md
- [Aryeo Pricing (2026): Plans for Real Estate Photographers](https://sofabrain.com/learn/aryeo-pricing/) (updated 2026-10-08) — Markdown: https://sofabrain.com/aryeo-pricing.md
- [How to Virtually Stage a Photo in Photoshop (and a Faster AI Alternative)](https://sofabrain.com/learn/how-to-virtually-stage-in-photoshop/) (updated 2026-10-08) — Markdown: https://sofabrain.com/how-to-virtually-stage-in-photoshop.md

### More guides

- [Realtor salary by state and city](https://sofabrain.com/learn/realtor-salary/)

## Frequently asked questions

These pages answer common questions in FAQ sections:

- Virtual staging cost and free options: https://sofabrain.com/learn/how-much-does-virtual-staging-cost/
- Disclosure requirements by state: https://sofabrain.com/learn/do-you-have-to-disclose-virtual-staging/ and https://sofabrain.com/compliance/states/
- How the AI works and what it changes in a photo: https://sofabrain.com/learn/how-does-ai-virtual-staging-work/
- Credits, billing, plan changes and cancellation: https://sofabrain.com/pricing/