HOUZZ staged my Santa Clara condo, and the results exceeded my expectations. From the first…read morewalk-through to the final reveal, the team was punctual, organized, and clearly experienced in what buyers in this market respond to. The design itself was beautiful -- thoughtful furniture scaling that made the space feel larger, a clean, warm palette, and styling details that photographed exceptionally well. Nothing felt generic or off-the-shelf; every room had a purpose and a point of view. What stood out most was the professionalism. Communication was prompt, the install and de-stage were handled cleanly, and there were no surprises on cost or timeline. As someone who works in real estate, I'm particular about presentation, and HOUZZ delivered work I'd be comfortable putting in front of any client. If you're preparing a property in the Bay Area and want staging that elevates the listing rather than just filling it, they're definitely worth the call.

We had the pleasure of working with HouzzStage for a condo listing in West Oakland, and they…read moreabsolutely delivered. The space had great bones but needed a design-forward touch to help buyers connect emotionally and HouzzStage understood the assignment. From start to finish, Nicky was not only incredibly professional but also genuinely fun to work with. He brought sharp design instincts, clear communication, and a confidence that made the whole process seamless. Most importantly, he honored deadlines, respected the budget, and showed up with creative solutions that elevated every room. The final result was stunning: sleek, modern, and full of just the right energy to make the unit stand out in a competitive market. Thank you Nicky! Till next time!

Monica took a well-loved, nearly 70-year-old house into a chic, modern, comfortable, and beautiful…read morehome! Her taste is exquisite! But more importantly, she knows how to make a house shine so it will sell. The emotions of selling a house are complicated. Monica has the patience and grace to make you realize your home will be in great hands and will turn out beautifully! Ours was so beautiful we were tempted to take it off the market and live it as she had designed it! The response to her work in our home was universally positive. She did her job of making the most of our house for the market, and the market responded very positively! Thank you! We were impressed and are grateful.

Wow -- from a dated look of the 1980's to a picture-perfect face of the 21st century! Where do I…read morebegin? I was getting ready to relocate, and my condo would be going on the market before long. The building in which I lived was 30+ years old and condos, like mine, that had not been updated carried with them the styles of years gone by. That look had worked well for me because I've never been interested in fashion so I haven't tried to keep up with the trends, but a dated appearance wasn't going to be attractive to buyers, and I had known for quite a while that my abode was going to need some work. My realtor and I talked about updates that might be needed, and she then recommended that we bring in Monica Stubblefield, the owner stager/designer of Marissa Designs Home Staging in San Carlos, to do the upgrades. I knew nothing about staging - much less anything about Marissa Designs - but my realtor, whose opinions I trusted, was so in favor of our working with Monica that I felt we couldn't go wrong. And we didn't! I moved out of the condo and into a nearby town in early spring, after the movers had packed up and loaded onto their truck everything I was taking to my new home and the junk removal company had hauled away everything else. That left Monica with an empty canvas with which to perform her magic. And magic it was! I didn't see the condo from the time I moved out until it was ready to show, but one of my neighbors peeked through the windows every now and then and kept me posted on the changes, which she described as very impressive. Monica painted the walls; replaced the flooring in the kitchen, dining area, living room, entryway, and hall with luxury vinyl; and installed plush carpeting in the bedrooms. Her workers painted the cabinets in the kitchen, removed the tile countertops and replaced them with quartz, and put in up-to-date stainless steel appliances (including a five-burner gas cooktop and a beverage refrigerator). Monica changed most of the lighting throughout the condo and staged each of the rooms with beautiful, stylish furniture and accessories. The transformation was incredible, and Monica completed the work within a time frame of only a couple of weeks! Finally, the day before the property went on the market, my realtor and her associate gave me a "walk through" to see what Monica had done. I couldn't believe it. I thought my condo was presentable before the "overhaul," but it couldn't compare to what I was seeing. Thanks to my realtor's sharp marketing skills and Monica's fabulous staging abilities, we received an offer the morning after the property went on the market, which was even before the realtor could hold an Open House. I had read that staging makes a huge difference in the marketability of a home, and while I'm sure a lot of that depends upon the abilities of the stager, I know it made a big difference for me. I am SO glad my realtor recommended that Monica, the owner of Marissa Designs, be the one to update and refresh my condo! It was worth every penny I spent to have the work done and it really paid off in the end. It isn't every day that one needs a home stager, but when one does, it's critical that the right person be hired to do the job. I see, from Monica's reviews, that she is highly regarded by her clients, and I join with all of them in recommending Marissa Designs for your staging needs. Monica does beautiful work, and she easily deserves 5-star reviews she continually gets!

We lived in this home for over 22 years! so deciding to sell was an emotional decision for our…read morefamily. We were truly impressed by the care and attention the home staging team put into reimagining our home for the market. Seeing the final presentation and achieving a sale price that exceeded our expectations! made the entire process worthwhile. We couldn't be happier with the result!

It's been a great experience working with Christine and her team, whom have gone above and beyond…read morestaging my mom's condo in S.F.! Thank you Christine for making this process such an ease and beautifully set up, much recommended.

I found Linda and Winnie through Yelp, and I could not have imagined a better staging experience!…read moreNot only did they give me a price significantly lower than what my realtor thought was possible, they staged my San Francisco condo beautifully beyond expectations! Winnie has an amazing eye for design and got the exact aesthetic I was hoping for. Nobody could recognize my condo at the end and I was actually sad to move out! Communication was great throughout and the staging/destaging went super smoothly. I would not hesitate to work with them again.

These guys staged a house for me in Berkeley and they really hit it out of the park. The place was…read moreabsolutely transformed. They constantly under-promised and over-delivered. I highly recommend them if you're considering staging options.

I recently purchased a condo that was furnished by Decor Staging. While there was so much to like…read moreabout the home, the furniture and decor really complemented its appeal. Decor Staging was also hired to stage the house I was selling! The furnishings were tasteful and showcased the home's assets. Stephanie and her crew were very pleasant and very accommodating. I can't recommend them enough.

Kerry was fast and attentive to our staging needs . Very professional and tasteful staging at most…read morereasonable prices A good experience and most importantly the property sold 10 days after being staged

I had an excellent experience working with the Encore team. Vanessa's experience and attention to…read moredetail was phenomenal. Cesar provided excellent customer service and communication. Working with Encore paid dividends on the final sale as we set a record in the neighborhood, which made both myself and client happy!

Excellent Staging! Incredible style, good quality furnishings & my listing sold quickly! Thank you…read moreEncore!

Wow! I decided to give them a try. The staging price is on point and it included all furniture for…read morea 2500 square foot home for sale! Taylor is perfect. She came out the next day, suggested some changes for lighting, getting rid of some furniture, landscape suggestions, paint color, etc. on day of staging, they came in and out in 3 hours and the whole place was all staged. Beautiful furniture throughout. House was off market in 11 days. Score! Would use MIA furniture for future staging.

When they removed the staging furnitures from the house, they left multiple obvious long scratches…read moreon the wood floor. Please show some respect to home owners.

Very happy with the staging - was professional, met the agreed timeline, and understood the style…read moreand color palette I was aiming for. The quote was very competitive, and Raj was easy to work with throughout the process. The staging was great for the space and helped the home present so well for photos and showings. Communication was clear and the process was smooth. Overall, it was a positive experience and I would recommend.

DA BEST staging company we are so lucky to have found. We were looking for a good staging company…read morethat provides good quality work with reasonable pricing, especially with this very unknown market. Raj and Real Elegance Staging company was recommended to us by another realtor. What is so good about Raj and her company? 1st: The warm, honest, very personal, and very responsive customer service. Raj was on top of everything and patiently answered all of my (annoying) questions (since our 1st time using them, I wanted to be sure they are good...) 2nd: Raj has wonderful eyes for styles, attention to details, and especially she knows how to enhance the house's flow which is extremely important. 3rd: She and her team showed up on time and worked tirelessly to complete the big house in a day. She also showed up the next morning, before the photographer, to make sure every small details were taken care of. The final product was fantastic: The furniture was in great conditions (clean, no stains, no scratches) and all of the art works were beautiful. This is the first staging company that actually pleased my OCD problem!! :-) 4th: It was a stress-free process to us. We didn't have to come back asking to fix anything that wasn't up to our standards, especially with a $2M+ home. 5th: Most of all, her price was incredibly great. We love supporting small business owners and finding Raj and Real Elegance Staging was a true blessing to us. Staging can make or break a house and Raj and her company has helped ours to receive multiple offers. This will be the staging company that we will be using moving forward. Based on our experience, we highly and confidently recommend Real Elegance Staging to everyone. We want them to be continue to thrive so we all can benefit from it!!! Thanks, Raj, for finding the career that you are very good at and for caring about us as your customers.