API Integration

How to Integrate Virtual Staging into Listing Apps

Complete developer guide for integrating virtual staging capabilities into real estate platforms, MLS systems, and listing applications with our API.

How to integrate virtual staging into listing app

Why Integrate Virtual Staging?

Transform your platform with built-in virtual staging capabilities that add value for users and create new revenue streams

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New Revenue Stream

Offer virtual staging as a premium service and generate additional revenue from existing users.

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Competitive Advantage

Differentiate your platform with cutting-edge virtual staging technology that competitors don't offer.

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Increased User Engagement

Keep users on your platform longer with integrated staging tools and enhanced listing features.

Faster Implementation

Get to market quickly with our ready-to-use API instead of building staging technology from scratch.

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Better Listing Performance

Help your users create more attractive listings that sell faster and generate more leads.

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White-Label Solutions

Seamlessly integrate staging under your brand with customizable UI components and workflows.

Integration Options

Choose the integration level that best fits your platform and user needs

Basic API

Simple integration for upload and download functionality

RESTful API endpoints
Image upload/download
Status tracking
Webhook notifications
Most Popular
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Advanced SDK

Full-featured SDK with UI components and advanced workflows

Everything in Basic
Pre-built UI components
User workflow management
Style customization options
Progress tracking dashboards
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Enterprise

Custom integration with dedicated support and white-label options

Everything in Advanced
Custom API endpoints
White-label branding
Dedicated support team
SLA guarantees

Technical Implementation Guide

Step-by-step process for integrating virtual staging into your application

1

API Setup

Register for API access, get authentication keys, and review documentation

2

Upload Integration

Implement image upload functionality with validation and progress tracking

3

User Interface

Build UI components for staging options, style selection, and status monitoring

4

Webhook Handling

Set up webhook endpoints to receive completion notifications and updates

5

Results Display

Implement download and display functionality for completed staged images

Code Examples

Sample implementations to get you started quickly

JavaScript/React Integration

// Initialize staging API
const stagingAPI = new VirtualStagingAPI({
  apiKey: 'your-api-key',
  baseURL: 'https://api.virtualstaging.com'
});

// Upload and process image
const stageImage = async (file, options) => {
  try {
    // Upload image
    const uploadResult = await stagingAPI.upload({
      image: file,
      style: options.style,
      roomType: options.roomType
    });

    // Track progress
    const jobId = uploadResult.jobId;
    const result = await stagingAPI.getResult(jobId);

    return result.stagedImageUrl;
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Staging failed:', error);
  }
};

Python/Django Integration

# Python SDK usage
from virtual_staging import StagingClient

# Initialize client
client = StagingClient(
    api_key='your-api-key',
    webhook_url='https://yourapp.com/webhooks/staging'
)

# Submit staging job
def stage_property_image(image_file, style_preferences):
    job = client.stage_image(
        image=image_file,
        style=style_preferences['style'],
        room_type=style_preferences['room_type'],
        target_demographic=style_preferences['demographic']
    )

    # Store job ID for tracking
    PropertyImage.objects.create(
        job_id=job.id,
        original_image=image_file,
        status='processing'
    )

    return job.id

User Experience Best Practices

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Style Selection Interface

Provide intuitive style choosers with visual previews and target demographic guidance

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Progress Tracking

Show real-time processing status with estimated completion times and progress indicators

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Mobile Optimization

Ensure staging workflows work seamlessly on mobile devices for on-the-go agents

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Revision Management

Build in revision request workflows and comparison tools for before/after views

Integration user experience example

Pricing and Business Models

Flexible pricing options to create profitable virtual staging services for your users

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Pay-Per-Use

Charge users per staged image with markup on API costs

Example: API cost $25 → Charge users $49 → $24 profit per image
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Subscription Plans

Monthly plans with included staging credits and overages

Example: $199/month for 10 stagings + $39 for additional images
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Enterprise Licensing

White-label licensing for brokerages and MLS systems

Example: $5,000/month unlimited usage license for large brokerages

Ready to Integrate Virtual Staging?

Transform your platform with professional virtual staging capabilities. Get started with our developer-friendly API today.