Disappointed - Warning - Sandra from Fresh Home Staging requested a $4,000 deposit towards a total charge of $5,000 to stage my very small one-bedroom apartment. We agreed upon a $3,000 deposit as I thought a $4,000 deposit was too high. Luckily for me, my apartment sold off the market weeks before it was to be listed. My realtor contacted Sandra TWO WEEKS before the staging was to be done and she refused to refund all or any part of the $3,000 deposit. The contract did state non-refundable; however, it didn't seem reasonable that she would find it conscionable to keep the whole $3,000 deposit. My expectation was for a reasonable conclusion. Not to mention my realtor uses her often. She gave him no regard either (favor to a frequent client since she works with him often). Very disappointed in how Sandra handled this situation. Overall, bad experience, and I would not use this company again. read more

Sandra helped us quickly sell our condo with her fabulous staging skills. And while that accomplishment tends to be what most people focus on, the way in which Sandra conducts business is very much worth recognizing. She's responsive. Six months later, I'm still waiting for a return call from another stager I reached out to! Sandra follows through on what she says she's going to do. She's an excellent communicator -- very proactive -- and will use whatever means necessary to get in touch with you for updates, answers and decisions related to timing. I also found Sandra to be very flexible and understanding. She navigated delays, tight timelines, people/personalities, and whatever came her way with grace and ease. If Sandra gets stressed out or rattled, I never saw any sign of it. She was consistently focused on delivering a great outcome and doing so in a manner that very much kept us, her clients, at the center of that. It was a pleasure working with Sandra and I highly recommend Fresh Home Staging. read more

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Sandra was so easy to work with in staging my condo. She presented the unit in such a way that buyers couldn't resist, and it sold in ONE day with multiple offers. I never want to move again, but if it was necessary, I'd call Sandra in a heartbeat. read more

We offer staging services for our clients who want to go on a lower budget using rental furniture, but we had an occasion to use these guys last year when we had a high end building that needed staging fast. They did a fantastic job - many people commented on how great the units looked - and they stayed on top of things throughout the time we used them. More importantly they are one of the few people I've run across recently who do what they say when they say they're going to do it. I would recommend them to anyone who needs staging and I'm sure will use them again read more

I found the Fresh folks on Yelp, after pricing out a few options. I loved Sandra and her team when I met them and they were willing to work around our crazy lives: one of us needed to live in the apt DURING the staging, we could only be there at certain times, etc. etc. We had a partial staging done and it turned out LOVELY. Our realtor, who had never worked with the Fresh team, was extremely impressed and everyone who saw our place oohhhed and ahhhhed. But I'd say the proof is in the pudding. Even in this "buyer's market" we sold our condo in three weeks flat. I'm officially a believer in staging--and especially the Fresh team. Thank you!! read more

I absolutely loved working with Sandra and Kathryna! We decided to sell our home while still living in it with a 6 month baby, not an easy situation - but S&K sure made it easy! We had 3 different stagers come out to do estimates and we just really "clicked" with S&K like with nobody else. LIke another reviewer said, they are not bargain basement cheap - but their price is competitive and fair for what you get. Sandra and Kathryna were professional and easy going at the same time - not that common in the real estate world! Since we were doing partial staging, they went through and told us which pieces of furniture we should keep and which ones we should move to storage. I felt their recommendations made the space look fantastic, at the same time keeping it livable for us - they let us keep the TV (score!) and barely touched the baby's room (they said they don't like to disturb the baby's environment, which I very much appreciated). When we had minor hiccups after the installation with one of the pieces, they were right on it and helped us resolved the problem ASAP. Their vendor recommendations are also excellent and very much appreciated. I loved that the used fresh flowers and plants - I really hate fake looking plants when visiting open houses. I have no doubt that staging our property with Fresh helped us attract a buyer and sell quickly for a good price. read more

Sandra was great to start, friendly and coming by to view our home and give us a quote on short notice. But then she pulled out of a signed contract for consultation and staging work *a week* before the project was to begin with a cryptic email about her not feeling that she could work with our contractors (even though she had not actually communicated with them directly yet). We signed contract on a Friday afternoon and she said she needed the full payment within 24 hours (on a weekend when we were traveling). Luckily we found a new stager, who was totally professional and reasonable on short notice, but it delayed the home sales process by an extra week. read more

Kathryna and Sandra are the much valued home stagers for my 25-year real estate business! Using their creative vision, they capture the essence of a home so that it always presents in its best light. Their flexible and efficient team approach works well for both me and my clients. They transform clutter and empty into colorful, fresh, harmonious and inviting homes that will boost a sales price and a greater return on a client's investment. They aim to give houses warmth without making them too personal and provide a neutral space that will appeal to a greater pool of prospective buyers. They emphasize on the curb appeal and maintain a philosophy of "less is always better" when selecting ideal furniture and accessories in a home. Their attention to detail is never compromised right down to the soap and toilet paper to the fresh flowers... all in place for the photographer and first open house. Like a child opening a Chritmas gift, I am always in awe with their ability to transform a home. They are magic! read more

Sandra and Kathryna did a great job staging my property. I was impressed by their ability to find pieces that fit the property perfectly. An odd-sized dining room was matched with a perfectly-odd-sized dining table. A random nook was transformed into a little eating area. And when they didn't have the right pieces for our deck, they purchased the perfect set. In short, it felt as if every piece was custom-picked for our property. Finally, the style was great-- safe (wide appeal) but with a modern edge. Logisitics were great as well. Minor hiccup with a late start to the staging, but otherwise, everything went extremely smoothly. Couldn't have asked for more- thank you! read more

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These 5 stars are for both what Sandra and Kathryna did and even more for what they didn't. I was referred to them from my realtor (Laura Kaufman/Zephyr) to stage our condo for sale. They arrived, and gave our place the once over. Within a few minutes, they directly said "we don't need to be here". Somehow our place was "close enough" that just by cleaning up and organizing, along with a few suggestions and advice they didn't push their services on us at all. They put sticky notes on items to remove, gave advice about color and in the end, thanked ME for the opportunity to come by, and charged us nada. Super cool. In the end, their suggestions made our condo stage beautifully and it sold over asking. If ever I were to need stage, my first call would be to Fresh Home. It should be yours too. (as of now, our website is still up, check out how their suggestions came out!: www.798stanyan.com) read more

Fresh Home Staging is the absolute tops. Beautiful design highlighting all the amazing things about our place and really placing it in it's best light. Our friends and family from all over couldn't believe how stunning our place looked. To make a great situation even better, Sandra is so easy to work with and a complete professional. Responsive, timely, creative in solving problems (which always arise in real estate) - just the best. I only wish I had another project to work on with her. read more

This was my first experience with Fresh Home Staging, and I could not have been more impressed. The quote was reasonable, the service was impeccable, and the home looked amazing! I will use them again, and I would highly recommend them. read more

The short story: We hired these guys for interior design consulting. Under a tight budget, Sandra bridged the gap between my partner's and my aesthetic tastes, transforming our apartment into a warm and inviting home. Our new furniture and décor not only looks great, but is also comfortable, functional, and unique. We loved working with FRESH Home Staging and cannot recommend them enough!! The longer story: My partner and I recently moved back to San Francisco with our two sons, ages 9 months and 3 years. When our couch didn't fit through the door, we decided we needed new furniture. We had always wanted to upgrade from our mismatched, hand-me-down furniture bazaar to a grown-up space. When we began looking online and in catalogs, it was obvious that this process would end in a fist fight if we didn't enlist a mediator. Enter Sandra and Kathryna from FRESH Home Staging. At the initial walk-through, Sandra and Kathryna came not only to check out our space, but also to get to know us, hear our story, and understand our lifestyle. Before we started planning, they respectfully listened to our needs and preferences. For example, they immediately agreed that the furniture had to be especially durable and sturdy for the kids. They listened sympathetically as I explained my desire for a more modern, streamlined look, while my partner shared her love of South American baskets and textiles. They totally understood that Grandpa's handmade dresser made was a permanent installation. At the same time, they gently but firmly encouraged me to discard the furniture from my dumpster-diving and sidewalk-rescuing days. With their help, we began to make this project happen. For the next two months, I worked with Sandra via both email and a collaborative Pinterest board. She kindly held my hand through the entire selection process. She started working pretty early in the morning, so it was always a treat to wake up with some new "pins" of ideas for our place. At the very beginning, Sandra provided a lot of different options for the main pieces, like the couch and dining room table. Once those were picked out, she narrowed down options for the accompanying pieces, like side tables, chairs, lamps, rugs, curtains, etc. My partner and I also posted some pins to give Sandra an idea of the types of items we liked, even if they were way out of our price range or not the right fit for our space. Sandra's mantra was "The more information, the better." Ultimately, I got to make the final decisions, purchasing some pieces from online merchants and snagging other deals from Craigslist. With Sandra's inspiration, we even pulled together a beautiful DIY shelving installation. Once most of the furniture arrived, Sandra came over to add some finishing touches - she moved things around a bit, hung art on the walls, and made a few more suggestions to complete the "look." We had opted to do everything collaboratively with her, and it was really satisfying to see it all come together in the end. We all felt very accomplished, amazed that this had happened in so little time. And most important: the process was so cost efficient, including Sandra's fee, that we were even able to dedicate our leftover budget to redesigning our bedroom. Now, we proudly invite people over to our new home, and we hear nothing but rave reviews from our guests! So, long story short -- many thanks to Sandra and FRESH Home Staging! read more

I love these guys!! My husband and I sold our home in SF almost two years ago - and in all honesty FRESH was the sole enjoyable transaction of the selling process. They assessed our property, talked with us about our situation (we had a duplex and we were living in one of the units while it was staged), and delivered 100%. We met with several staging companies and found FRESH to be the best value and fit for us. By no means are they bargain basement cheap, but they did come in at about 40% less than the stager our realtor recommended (wow!), and they had a style approach and personality that meshed much better with ours - very no nonsense, respectful and practical. Plus they were always super responsive! We would definitely use these guys next time we sell and highly recommend them to anyone that is in need of a staging company. Honestly, I have nothing but praise for Sandra and Kathryna - it was a joy to work with them! read more

I can't say enough about Kathryna, Sandra and Fresh Home Staging! Their "partial stage" of my condo was amazing! They creatively transformed my condo into beautifully defined rooms. There were three other condos for sale in the same complex and open during the same weekend as my open house - none of which were staged. My realtor told me that almost every single person that came into my unit was visibly impressed - and many stated how much my unit stood out from the others. I firmly believe that staging my home drove not only multiple bids, but also a sale price that was higher than asking. I used them again when I sold my San Francisco condo. I am sure it was their professionalism, design creativity and attention to detail that enabled me to receive top dollar during a difficult seller's market. I truly enjoyed working with these ladies and I highly recommend them! read more

We had an initial conversation. The stager said she would call back another time but did not hear back thereafter. She didn't sound all to interested, I guess the budget was not worthwhile. read more

I had a very last minute staging job and Sandra handled it perfectly. The vacant home went from something that looked like a horror movie set to a gorgeous, coordinated space - all in the space of a few hours. All it took was a panicked email to her (haha), and a few more emails and one or two phone calls to finalize details and - ta da! - the job was complete. I appreciate how easy it was to communicate with Sandra. There was no screwing around. It was all "Help! I need this" and, boom, it was done. I have worked with Fresh Home Staging in the past and they continue to be excellent at their craft. They always go above and beyond. read more

As a long time realtor in SF, Sandra is my go to Interior Designer and Stager. All my clients have been happy with her team. She will always make best use of the space with the most appropriate furnishings for any given type of home. She is reasonably priced and she always goes above and beyond the call of duty to get things done the right way and or meeting our stringent listing timelines. read more

I had the unfortunate task of trying to sell my Emeryville condo in December. Just so you know, only lunatics and desperate fools try to sell a house in the dead of winter. To increase my chances of pulling it off, I hired Sandra and Kathryna at Fresh Home Staging. I'd been through a similar sale the year before in the same area and didn't have such a great experience with the stagers I used. Well, in this case, second time's a charm! Fresh was AWESOME. I basically just handed them the keys to the place and next thing I knew, there was 1150 square feet of exquisiteness from floor to ceiling. Bright, modern, fresh...it looked great and showed perfectly. What impressed me most was Sandra and Kathryna's understanding of what style to go with for both the type of property and the potential buyers. They "get it" and it shows. Amazingly, I had a strong offer in just eight days, and my place closed escrow before the end of January! In this market, that's nearly unheard of. Thanks to the Fresh team, my place looked great and sold fast. Thank you guys! read more

I have worked with Sandra and Kathryna several times on staging my clients' properties and they have always done a fantastic job and are very friendly and easy to work with! Most recently, they staged a South Beach condominium and it looked great and we ended up with multiple offers. My Seller client was very happy with their services. They have also been great about giving clients helpful advice on paint colors, light fixtures, etc. I highly recommend them! read more

Started my stager shopping on Yelp. Fresh is one of the few with multiple five-star reviews and they deserve all the praise they have received. Sandra and Kathryna are professional, communicative and easy to work with. They also have amazing skill. Before hiring stagers, I entertained the thought of staging on my own. After seeing their work, I know now that I could not do in ten years what they pulled off in a day-and-a-half. The place looks amazing and has received nothing but glowing remarks from all who have seen it. Thanks, ladies. read more

Sandra and Kathryna have impeccable style and are remarkably practical. Their suggestions and changes to my home brought a calm order to life. Our space is now well situated for both daily living and entertainment. Thank you both! read more

I have used FRESH twice now for staging and both times they did an incredible job. Sandra and Kathryna have a wonderful sense of design and color, lovely furniture, true attention to detail, and they are very professional. Both times they had us questioning whether we should be moving back in instead of selling. We really gave them no direction, allowing them to do what they thought best for the house, and they did not disappoint. Everyone commented on how amazing the property was (it really did look great), and no small part of that was due to the work of these two women. They really know how to show off a home's best features. If only if I could find an interior designer with the same talent... read more

We worked with FRESH not only for the staging of our condo (which sold in 1 week!!!), but also through their "Staging for Living" Service. Moving from a Victorian to a 1970s modern home, we needed all new design/furniture. What seemed like an overwhelming/daunting task at the start, Sandra and Kathryna made the process very straightforward, from the initial consultation through design/selection of pieces. What really struck me was their ability to listen to how we wanted our new home to "Feel," and translate that into practical design solutions. Plus they have so many connections through their staging business, we were able to get some great deals! I highly recommend using them to create the home of your dreams - we have ours now thanks to FRESH!!! read more

This review is long overdue! Sandra and Kathryna, you are the best!! I am sorry that it took me awhile to write this YELP review for you. But I can say that you have consistently provided the best service to my clients (and to me) for almost a decade now - I think that says a lot for consistency!! For those who are reading this, I am a real estate agent in San Francisco and Fresh Staging are my go-to gals. I can depend on Sandra and Kathryna for the quality of work, the timing of install and removal, and everything else in between. When you hire them to do the job, consider it done and prepared to be impressed when they deliver. They are very thorough and detail oriented with logistics so you do not have to worry about things falling through the cracks. Open house guests love their, the FRESH flower arrangements, and the vivid colors of the furnishings that always pop on photographs. I would seek their help again in a heartbeat!! Thanks, Sandra and Kathryna and, until the next time! read more

It was amazing working with Sandra and Kathryna! They helped my client with a very last minute project and did an outstanding job. His home sold within a week of the staging!! They literally transformed the living space from a bare-bones condo to a warm, beautifully designed home, and didn't leave out any details. I would recommend them for any job big or small, they have a wonderful eye for design and are a true pleasure to work with. read more

Sandra and her team at FRESH were absolutely amazing! I could not see their vision or the potential for staging, but I immediately felt comfortable with Sandra and trusted her. The SF real estate market is challenging, and I wanted everything to be perfect. Of course, many things go into selling a house, but Sandra made my house a home, comfortable looking and move-in ready, great attention to detail, and they were a pleasure to work with. Committed to a time schedule and kept to it. I received two offers over asking the first day, and Sandra was a huge contribution to the success. When I sell again, I will use FRESH! read more

Just an update as of 5/15 - we used them to sell our house, and then do design with us before we even moved into our new house. Imagine actually choosing furniture that fits in the space instead of the other way around. I absolutely love the way my place looks - and they helped me mix some unique things with affordable kid-friendly pieces as staples. Example: amazing unique wood lamps, coupled with Ikea Coffee table with custom wheels that make it look less Ikea. I'm writing this now because we're about to repaint our whole house and I told my husband I won't pick new colors without consulting Fresh. They are my secret weapon for designing a space that I want to live in, affordably. read more

From vision, design, product ordering, to building and finishing touches, Fresh Home Staging does it all! We recently redid 3 offices at San Francisco General Hospital. Our offices started off cluttered, densely packed, cold, uninviting, stale. The finished product is 180 degrees different. Bright, inviting, organized, comfortable, modern. Most importantly, it is a space that our staff feel excited about working in. In the first week after our main office was finished, I purposely left the door open to show off! We must have had at least 1 person an hour come by to peek in and rave about the high-end feel. Fresh Home Staging helped us find products within our budget range, always pointing out deals and discounts. Who says hospital offices have to be cookie-cutter from stock healthcare suppliers? We are SO thrilled we got to work with Sandra from start to finish. She helped design the space and then used Pinterest to collaboratively assemble our list of office furniture. Sandra's top priority in designing the space was ensuring we would be comfortable - she asked questions throughout the process. There is no way we could have done this without you. Thank you, Sandra! And thank you, Fresh Home Staging! Check out the pictures for before and after. read more

I recently sold a property in San Francisco's Lower Haight neighborhood. It was a "first" for me and I needed all the help that I could get. After several interviews with house stagers, I accepted a very competitive bid from FRESH HOME STAGING. THEY WERE WONDERFUL!!! They worked hard to give my property the look that I wanted, while offering GREAT advice on how to show my property to its very best advantage. I received nothing but positive reviews from family, friends, and prospective buyers who saw my property. I would recommend FRESH to everyone who needs to stage their property for sale, and will definitely use FRESH for any future sales. Ken Reiman read more

Fresh is run by two incredibly smart, creative people who offer a level of clarity for detail and warm kindness that is uncommon in the industry. They have a clear, sharp sense of design and offer wonderful touches to their staging (simple, elegant window treatments, live plants). Yes, we were drawn to Fresh because of their design approach, but what truly kept us speechless and deeply moved was how easy they were to work with. They are down to earth, honest, funny, warm, and genuine people. In our experience with other home stagers (we have sold 3 houses in San Francisco), we found the previous staging companies to be full of attitude, prickly in their approach to others (like bumping into a cactus) and sense that we had to cater to them (in addition to paying for their services). Sandra and Kathryna were creative, responsive, and willing to work with us on a very, very demanding time line and they treated us with respect and truly cared about the home and partnering with us so we could make the most of the staging. As sellers who were working against a very, very tight time frame, they understood our stress and responded calmly and with great kindness. Fresh set a new standard of professionalism for Staging companies. Sandra and Kathryna are truly the very, very best! read more