Derek Li
Founder of roompano
Derek Li built roompano and designs the product. He follows the rules that govern AI-generated images in real estate: the French Consumer Code, the EU AI Act and US MLS rulebooks. His articles compare tools and prices as published on each vendor's own site, on the date given.
Articles
Best Virtual Staging Software 2026: An Honest Comparison
8 virtual staging tools compared on verified pricing, structure integrity, MLS disclosure and 360 tours — the comparison table nobody else publishes.
12 min read
BoxBrownie vs AI Virtual Staging Tools (2026 Review)
BoxBrownie charges $30/image (verified July 2026) with 2 months of unlimited revisions; AI tools run ~$0.24–2.70. An honest look at when each wins.
12 min readVirtual Staging Disclosure Rules: US MLS + EU AI Act
Where virtual staging disclosure must go: NAR ethics, California AB 723, Wisconsin Act 69, seven MLS rulebooks and the EU AI Act — with exact rule quotes.
15 min read