Charged Nearly $2,000 Over Quote -- Breach of Contract, Legal Action Pending…read more We were quoted $4,459 for our project, which we accepted despite our budget being lower. We even cleared the entire space beforehand to help expedite their process and reduce costs. However, we were shocked to be charged over $6,400--nearly $2,000 more than agreed. We understand it's not always going to 100% reflect the quote, but there was no prior notice or written approval of extra charges. When we questioned the overage, they claimed they gave us "their most generous discount to date," which was misleading and unacceptable. We disputed the charge with American Express, but were told the final bill they gave us after the work counted as "written notice," despite no prior communication about the increase. This is unfair and contradicts their own contract terms. After consulting with an attorney, we were advised the company is in breach of contract. If they do not refund the overage and honor the original quote, we are fully prepared to take legal action. This review is a final effort to resolve the matter before going to court. Future clients, proceed with caution--get everything in writing.

Ryen's team did a great job on my closet! They were super quick and efficient and came with…read moreeverything needed to completely organize my disaster of a closet.

Genesia was incredible to work with. She was flexible with timing, went above and beyond to…read morepurchase additional items needed for the staging on her own time and at her own expense, and even provided extra staging time when we needed it. The condo looked absolutely beautiful as a result. I have used her in the past, will definitely use her again in the future, and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented and dedicated stager.

The folks from Sicre Design are unbelievably awesome! Seriously! I had never hired an interior…read moredesigner before, but Genesia and Maurice, made the process delightful. They were considerate in every way, timely, and given my limited budget, did an incredible job. This pic is from a room in my house that has a room next to the kitchen with a fireplace in it, and I didn't know what to do, but they sure did! I simply cannot recommend them more!

Naja and her team are amazing! Kind, considerate and best of all, amazing stagers at a great price.read more

Thank you Naja and Thomas. For not just saving me, but also for giving my listing a beautiful &…read moresophisticated transformation with your elegance and style. You worked so hard. My seller loved your sense of style and so did all the visiting families. I was very lucky to find you and work with you. God Bless you and see you soon.

I used them to stage my grandmother's house, and it was such an incredible experience working with…read morethem from the installation to cleanup. They were very easy to work with and communicated effectively. I will definitely refer them and use their services again; I highly recommend! Beautiful, high-end, classy furniture that complements any decor and makes the home feel inviting.

Everything went amazingly well with Surfside Staging!!! They are the ONLY reason my house sold this…read moresummer in Fairbanks Ranch. I interviewed four staging companies before picking this team. By far they have the most talent, easiness to work with and best price. My property has not been remodeled since 1989 but they made it look stylish and chic without expensive upgrades. Maryam knows how to give a space something extra that makes a buyer feel great when viewing your home. I got offers the first day it was on the market. Hooman was also a dream to work with he was all over every detail of the project. He fixed and repaired everything that needed to be done to make my property stand out in the market. It's clear to me if I didn't hire this team my house would still be sitting on the market. Calling them was the smartest move I made for selling my home!

The Stagency is like a well oiled machine. They are competitively priced. They stay to their…read moreschedule. I found them responsive wherever I called. I will do business with again.

I recommend Stagency to anyone selling or decorating their home. I had the pleasure of working…read morewith Tori and Jen at Stagency when selling and buying a house. They perfectly staged my house for sale and it had multiple offers after the first open house. They did such a great job that I asked them to please help me decorate my new home. When decorating my new house they really listened to me and figured out my taste and style. Now my new home is better than I ever imagined thanks to them. It really was a wonderful experience working with this company.

Karla is a dream to work with. I am so grateful to have found her…read more She made my listing in Tustin Ranch look fantastic. I really have her to thank her for making excellent staging, super affordable and beautiful. I really recommend her to everyone who is looking for a professional stager. Thank you again!

I worked with Karla on picking out paint colors for my new house. She was very prompt to respond…read moreto my request and was able to accommodate the timeframe I was working within. Karla was great! She listened to my ideas and helped me pick out the perfect paint colors! Her fee was very reasonable, and she really took the time to find the right colors for every room. The house feels fresh and clean now! I would highly recommend Karla for your design project.

What an amazing experience we had with Janice and the entire team! Not only are they creative, hard…read moreworking, and professional, but they have the most beautiful and quality items! You can put your complete trust that they will stage your house to perfection so that it will look great for the photos and the tours!! Our home went into escrow 4 days after listing and we received $100,000 over asking price! The 1st stage service is a great value and will pay off tremendously in the end.

I have hired 1st Stage for multiple properties over the years. In the past, they generally did…read moregreat work and I was impressed with their staging style, professionalism, availability, and pricing. That said, my most recent experience was disappointing. I had them stage a modern townhouse in Costa Mesa near the beach. Unfortunately, the staging style they chose did not match the aesthetic of the property at all. I am not a designer, so I typically trust their vision and let them take the lead. This time, I reached out to their team and simply asked if we could swap out a few items to make the space feel more modern or beachy. I was told I would need to pay a restocking fee. That response was frustrating. I had referred them many jobs and clients in the past, and while the fee itself was not a large amount, it felt unnecessary and left a bad impression. They did eventually waive the fee, which I appreciated, but the situation already felt mishandled. Fast forward a bit. The property did not sell, and I requested that it be de-staged. Their team came out a few days later and removed the furniture. A few months after that, they emailed both me and my client, who was the actual party to the staging contract, claiming there was a prorated balance due for a few extra days the furniture remained in the home. The amount was under $400. The contract was between my client and 1st Stage, not me, so I was confused as to why I was included. Shortly after, Mark Sutton emailed me directly asking if I could take care of the payment by the next day. I found that extremely unprofessional. Agents are the ones who bring them business, and asking me to personally pay an invoice that had nothing to do with me showed a real lack of business judgment. I expressed my disappointment with their customer service, and the only response I received was a payment link. If you are looking for a stager who truly feels like a partner and values long-term relationships, I would think twice before using this company. In my experience, once an issue arises, you are treated like just another number, and preserving relationships does not seem to be a priority.

I cannot recommend Elevated Spaces Staging enough! From start to finish, their team exceeded all my…read moreexpectations. They styled my home perfectly for the target demographic, and it was clear they truly understand what buyers are looking for. Their pricing was extremely competitive, but what really set them apart was their furniture--it was stylish, unique, and elevated the entire look of my home in a way no other staging company came close to. The attention to detail and design made every room feel modern, inviting, and thoughtfully curated. I'm convinced that their staging played a huge role in how quickly my house sold. If you're looking for a staging company that delivers both exceptional service and stunning design, look no further than Elevated Spaces. They are absolutely worth it!

Had an amazing experience with the Elevated Spaces team. They staged several spaces with high end…read morechic furniture. Loved their art too. Super communicative and delivered on time and on budget. And they had a good vibe (this matters to me)!

I HIGHLY recommend working with Deco and their team of designers. Deco's staging is exquisite in…read moreevery way possible - providing luxury and allure while delivering warmth and magnetism to a home. Their attention to detail, to both the interior and exterior, is unparalleled. It is easy to tell that their team are artists at their craft and take much pride in your work. THANK YOU Deco for helping us receive our winning offer in less than 2 days, over asking!!!

We used Deco Home staging for our condo and we are so glad we did! They transformed our minimally…read moredecorated space into something beautiful. They were able to use a lot of our furniture and added decor to perfectly pull each space together. I highly recommend using them to stage your space as they are extremely professional, provide a quality product, respond quickly and make it very easy to understand what to expect at each point in the selling process. We ended up receiving multiple offers over our asking price within the first few days and sold for over 50k over asking. We know that the fantastic staging contributed to that. Deco Home Staging will not disappoint!

We've been using Astoria West Staging for years! Richard and Jim have excellent taste and manage…read moretheir operations very professionally! They are reliable, consistent, easy to get a hold of, very accommodating to our needs and most importantly, offer a beautiful selection of contemporary furnishings. What really sets them apart is the level of detail they use to transform our vacant properties into inviting homes using plants, decorative statues, artwork, books - all the little things that one may overlook when staging a property. As partner and marketing director of a real estate brokerage in downtown San Diego, I've found that most buyers are drawn to properties which show and photograph well and prompt an emotional connection. And that is exactly what these guys specialize in. We always recommend Astoria West to our flip investors who are looking to make the highest ROI on a property. Proper staging has resulted in these investment condos and homes selling for a much higher price in a much shorter span of time then if left vacant. And the fact that Richard and Jim do it so consistently well speaks volumes of their competence and customer service. Thank you guys!

Richard and the team at Astoria West are extremely easy to work with, are quite reasonable with…read moretheir pricing, and the final staging product at the homes we've contracted with them have turned out great! Most importantly, our clients are happy with the staging and the homes have sold quickly! Recommended highly.