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.

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.

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.

Lindsey Anderson at RUEcovery Staging provided excellent service for staging our condo in Carmel…read moreMountain Ranch. She offered a competitive full condo package with 90 days of staging beyond the standard 60 days which fit our budget perfectly and helped us prepare for listing and open houses. She coordinated a walkthrough to finalize ideas, and she worked seamlessly with our realtor to handle timing around painting and repairs. Lindsey was professional, flexible, and responsive throughout, making the process stress free. Highly recommend her for San Diego staging needs.

On time and nice decoration we like it and house got sold soon with Lindsey hard work and effort…read more Thank you so much

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!

You don't know this yet, but you need HomeScapes staging service if you want to get top dollar for…read moreyour home. Judy and her crew planned and staged our home so beautifully that it sold just 2 days after being staged. We believe that her professional staging is what sold our house because prior to that our house was on the market for 60 days without many prospects. A caravan of realtors suggested we reduce our price by $50,000. We didn't reduce price, we simply hired HomeScapes and sold almost at asking price. We can't thank HomeScapes enough for the creative, professional talent and kindness through the entire process.

Our experience working with Judy and her team of professionals has been very joyful and was a…read morecomplete success! We used Homescapes Home Staging to stage our home to sell, and as real estate professionals we have seen first hand how much staging adds when selling a house. Judy and her team took our house from looking good to looking absolutely amazing! The transformation of our home took it from being another house on the market to THE house on the market! So much so that the first person who walked through it wrote an offer and it sold for over list price!! Working with Judy and her team has been an experience that we would recommend to anybody selling their home, it was both pleasant and profitable!

Every room was thoughtfully designed, with a perfect balance of beachy style and functionality. The…read morestaging made the home photograph beautifully and stand out from the competition, which ultimately played a huge role in generating strong interest and a quick sale. We had multiple offer in the first 2 days on the market. Beyond her design talent, she was professional, responsive, and easy to work with throughout the entire process. If you're serious about maximizing your home's value and making a strong first impression, I highly recommend using Heidi's staging services.

Haus of Heidi is wonderful for staging and interior design help..Heidi has a wonderful talent of…read moreputting furniture and rooms together and is cost affective also..I can't say enough about her talent in decorating She is exceptional!!

This is the 2nd time I have hired Renu to stage one of my houses for sale. I have worked with many…read morestaging companies; being in the new home construction industry for 30& years. Now retired and selling my houses. One at a time! Renu is truly a professional. Not only does she know what looks right in small odd shape spaces she makes it all work well with Color and placement of each and every accessory. I called her on Saturday and by Thursday (5 days later) the house looks fabulous. I asked her to change one item (picture) to a TV she had it done within an hour! Amazing Thank you Renu

It has been a true pleasure to work with Renu. Not only for how easy the process was, her perfect…read moreeye for details and how to make an emptied house look like a home, but also for the results generated. Our house got a cash offer within two weeks and has since then been sold. Once the contingencies were removed, it was a breeze to have the house entirely emptied within a day thanks to Renu's team. We cannot recommend enough Staged4Success' services!

Just sold my listing because of this great stagging company. Thanks Mary it was amazing…read more Thanks Valerie

It was a great experience to work with Mary Landucci!. She came to the home immediately upon…read morecalling her and thrilled my client with her ideas.The home sold $5000 over asking!