If you use Michelle to stage your home, you run a very high risk of contracting immediate seller's remorse. She made our outdated fixer look chic, homey, and most importantly, move-in ready. Her taste is incredible, the quality of furnishings brought into our home was top-notch, and her general design sense is second-to-none. If you're on the fence about using a home stager, especially in a strong seller's market, you shouldn't be. Our home (which was, honestly, kinda busted) sold for $250,000 above asking (no joke), and I know it's in a large part due to Michelle's incredible staging. I know we made back every dollar we spent on staging, and then some. Beyond staging, Michelle also guided us on tough decisions in terms of what to fix up before listing our home, often talking us *out* of spending money where we otherwise would have. She has a knack for knowing what buyers are looking for and what moves houses, quickly. Our poor bedraggled home sold in less than a week. We blinked and we were in escrow. So yeah, don't leave money on the table, use Michelle to stage your home. read more

When we 1st met for interview, I asked her to take off her shoes politely before enter the house because the whole house was just cleaned by professional service and the wood floor was also very clean n shinny, ready for sale, her response was that she just came from a 5 million dollars house, so she stepped in with her shoes on. I should have sensed that was not a good sign, but I still picked her among the 3 companies I interviewed, fir the early availability and the better price. Our house was listed for ovrr 2 mil, fully renovated with high end fixtures., there was a lot of compliment on the house with no furniture already. The staging job was very disappointed to us. The style was very outdated and the material was also dated like from the 80's. One of the mugs displayed was even chipped. The house was staged like a trust sale of grand parents' house. So we decided to have them removed ASAP even though we know we are going to loose a lot. $8200+ was requested to be paid upfront in full. But I felt their work didn't bring the value to my house but opposite. Nothing was like any of the pictures on her website or Yelp. And the wall decor was all very light material, but we found many big holes on the plaster wall after they removed everything. It dose not make any sense that a professional staging company will let their workers to use so many big bolt screws to hang light decor while there is so many more advanced option on the market. I didn't see any respect from them to the client's property. Because I asked Michelle to remove everything 3 days after it's staged, so I received a refund of $1220 plus the unpaid $500 for basement, per Michelle it's included in the refund from my total payment of $8022, and get to use the pictures that was already taken by their photographer. The photos came out good with so much brighten effect. Abs with the $6000 + payment I made, I will of course try to get the most out of it by using the photos. read more

Moving Moutains Design company is the best. Our company, Phoenix TV USA bought a new office building and we hired Michelle to help us with the interior design. She is beyond our expectations and we are now sitting in a gorgeous office building because of her. Michelle made our life so much easier by assisting us every part of the way. She is extremely professional, honest, and responsive. She came up with creative and cost-effective design to make the best of our company's layout as well as within our budget. Our renovation process was long and complicated with some unexpected complications and last minute requests, but she was very understanding and made sure everything worked out and I could tell she genuinely cared. Everyone that visited my company loves how everything turned out and I would highly recommend Michelle and her team to anyone that needs a design company. read more

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Michelle Minch has staged over 10 of my investment properties over the last few years. I can't believe I haven't posted a review before now. She is a professional through and through and will not let you down. I didn't always stage my properties, but after the first property that Michelle staged, I am a believer. My properties sell faster and for more money because they look like you can just move right in! She is exceptionally good at what she does. I can't recommend her enough. read more

As a real estate agent, I've worked with several home stagers over the years, but have been recommending Michelle Minch exclusively to all my home sellers. Why? Because she is by far the best home stager in the greater Pasadena area. Michelle is able to transform regular rooms into comfortable and inviting living spaces that make home buyers feel at home immediately. She turns regular homes into model homes that sell quicker and for more money. She offers a selection of affordable, comprehensive packages for both vacant homes and owner-occupied. She takes professional photographs which showcase the home inside and out - an absolute necessity in today's market since over 90% of home buyers start their home search on line. Homes that Michelle stages sell themselves before the buyer ever steps across the threshold via spectacular photographs. And, Michelle is the ultimate professional. She delivers exactly what she promises - results! If you're looking for the best home stager, look no further! I highly recommend her. read more

Michelle helped me design, remodel, and install a total re-do of my Beach Condo. It hadn't been touched in 40 years, and we pulled out everything to the bare walls. It's now a modern, beautiful, fully redone masterpiece. She also recommended a contractor to do the job, and he was fantastic, too. Angel Granados. I've used him for other jobs since then, as have my neighbors, and they love him, too. Michelle is the real deal. Prompt, great eye for design and furnishings, and priced fairly. Am so happy with her work. read more

Michelle Munch staged my Pasadena condo. She was amazing. Professional with a great eye for design. What was also really special that while I was doing the upgrades to the condo in preparation of putting it on the market, Michelle made some really good recommendations that saved me time, money and ultimately increased the value of my property and she did not charge anything for that. The staging furniture was very tasteful and resulted in me being able to sell the property at $10K over asking. What I liked the most is that she was very quick and efficient. The place was staged quickly and then right before escrow was about to close everything got distaged. It was a very seamless process all around. If you want to work with top top professional and make sure your transaction goes smoothly use Moving Mountains Design!!! read more

All I can say about Michelle is that she has a MAGIC TOUCH. I'm still in awe of the change she made in my listing in Beverly Hills. Those who had seen the house before, can't believe it's the same house. Not only that, she is a pleasure to work with. She listens to your needs with patience and makes sure that you are happy with the results. Her work is priceless but affordable. You get a lot more for what you paid for. Way to go Michelle. read more

Selling your home in or around Los Angeles? Then you'll no doubt want the expertise of Michelle Minch with Moving Mountains Design as she's a top notch pro. Her attention to detail and her understanding of what impresses a buyer is incredible. Combine that with her extensive inventory and you've hit a home run with this home stager. Kathy Nielsen read more

Unfortunately, I had a HORRIBLE experience with this staging company and I have to say this is the WORST staging company I have ever worked with; and I've worked with many over the years! I felt her choices were terrible and cheap looking and her prices too high! i would not recommend this staging company at all! There are many other far better staging companies out there to choose from. read more

Save yourself the time, go straight to the BEST there is. Michelle has been part of our Successful team for a long time. She stages 75 percent of our listings, which are on average 30 per year! Without a doubt her knowledge, expertise and taste doesn't even compare in the industry. If you want to sell your home for top dollar, look no further, hire the best. read more

I had an opportunity to meet Michelle few years back and know her to be an experienced and knowledgeable professional in the staging world. I have seen many of her staged properties and it has always been a "WOW!" Michelle will walk through the process in detail and will assist in making the most intelligent, wise and sound decision. You cannot go wrong if you work with Michelle at Moving Mountains Design. Matter of fact, you have to work with her ~ no other choice out there. :-) read more

Michelle is a true expert in creating the most effective staging to sell your home quickly and for more money than you would receive without her help. My home sold with a solid offer within three days after the open house, and for $11,000 above the asking price. She did such a good job of integrating her staging pieces with just a few of mine that she asked to include that the buyers thought most of the furniture was mine and wanted to buy several pieces. Michelle is not only outstanding at her job, but a pleasure to work with. I'm a nervous Nellie and very detailed about everything. She was very supportive and reassuring throughout the process and always kind to me despite my continual questions and worries. I will always refer any of my friends selling their home to her. She is worth every penny, and my realtor, who regularly works with other stagers in the Ventura area, told me, that for the high quality and outstanding job she did, I actually got a bargain for the price I paid. I will always be grateful to her for the high quality work she did for me that helped me sell my home so quickly and for such a high amount. read more

Michelle Minch from the Moving Mountains Design agency is not only a great Home Staging guru, she is also an amazing lady. Everyone I have ever referred to her came back smiling and telling me what a great value they got in dealing with such a professional Home Staging Company. Every once in a while Michelle and Moving Mountain Design get coverage in the local or even national media, which just tells how much of an expert in home staging Michelle is. Home Staging is becoming the thing to do when selling a home, as more and more people realize that by a few simple acts recommended by a professional home stager they can increase the value of their home and the offers they get for it. And the best Home Staging Company in Los Angeles is Moving Mountains Design. By far. Michelle's experience as a designer, and her lovely and professional attitude is second to none. I can not say enough great things about her and Moving Mountains Design. They are the greatest, and I will continue to refer them to anyone that has their home on the market. read more

Michelle Minch of Moving Mountains Designs is truly one of the most amazing Home Staging Professionals. Not only does she have an incredible work ethic, she honestly values each and every one of her clients. Michelle is a business woman who understands how to present and market homes so that the Sellers are able to optimize the equity in their homes. Michelle is a classy, savvy professional who can help Sellers achieve their Real Estate goals. Call Michelle from Moving Mountains Design if you want the job done right! read more

Moving Mountains Design has helped staging quite a few of my listings and every time it turns out to be a great success. The first time I used them, Michelle helped me staged one of my listings in Walnut that had been on the market for more than 3 months without an offer. I got an offer the day after they completed the job. I was locking up the property after the photographer finished photo shooting, which is part of the package. A guy stopped by and asked about the property information. I let him in and I could see his eyes wide opened as he walked through the house. He called his agent and wrote an offer with a price that included all the staging items immediately. Another time, I took over a listing that's was on the market for more than 4 months without an offer. It was a million dollar property with a great view in Chino Hills. Michelle's team brought in furniture and decoration items that brightened the house. Just like putting proper make-up on a beautiful lady, buyers fall in love with it at the first sight. Offers started to come in and finally sold the house with a price that made the owner very happy. Last month, they helped me staged a mid-century property in Bradbury. They pull the magic again. The house became very lively and inviting. The result, sold the house with $80K+ more than asking price in 3 days with 3 back up offers. Moving Mountains Designed is different from other staging company. Unlike other companies who just repeat the same design over and over again, their designs are tailored to the specific uniqueness of each property. They also pay attention to the finest details such as the elegant liquid soap and paper towel and tray in the bathroom that makes you feel that they worth every penny that you pay for plus more. Moving Mountains Design has earned my trust and I will take them with me for every listing I get. Because I know they will make my job much easier and the seller happier. read more

Besides having exquisite taste, Michelle really listens to the client's wants and needs. Michelle staged a house for me that perfectly expressed the owners' preferences for how they wanted their home presented. She fulfilled their wishes perfectly. I was inundated with compliments on the look, feel and presentation of the home. She captured the character and warmth of the property. Michelle is efficient and trustworthy. Her crew was courteous and did a great job with consideration and care. I would love to have her stage every home I market! read more

Michelle and I met over 8 years ago as fellow stagers in very different parts of the country. I am continually impressed with her intelligence in running an incredible staging business. Not only is she a wonderful business woman but she is a highly talented designer who will not leave a job until it is perfectly appointed. I consider Michelle to be the owner of one of the best run staging companies in the country. read more

Saving money is important for most people working with a budget. But if you're planning to sell your house, give serious consideration to include professional home staging in your expenses. Time is money and having Michelle Minch at Moving Mountains Design, work her creative magic, will likely get your home sold faster and at a higher price. Before putting my house up for sale, it was extensively remodeled, both inside and outside. The house was listed for sale at the end of last summer, during a hot residential market, with tight supply and many potential buyers. My initial real estate agents recommended against home staging, saying it wasn't necessary in a sellers' market and would be a waste of money. Turnout for the first 3-hour open house was tepid, with about 40 visitors. Following open houses didn't fare any better. Despite a pristine appearance with an open floor plan, fresh paint, modern features and great curb appeal, the property failed to sell and only attracted lowball offers. With the arrival of spring, I hired a different real estate agent, Sharon Liu of Re/Max Premier Properties in Arcadia. Sharon is one of the top agents in the Los Angeles area and for Re/Max nationwide. She said that all the homes that she lists for sale are staged, to create the best possible presentation. We discussed a plan to sell the house, including the use of professional home staging, to make it more appealing to potential buyers. When I asked for a recommendation, Sharon referred me to Michelle Minch at Moving Mountains Design. Michelle met with me at the house to evaluate it and provided an initial consultation. She recommended staging the common areas of the home, the master bedroom and all the bathrooms. We discussed strategies to highlight certain features of the home and improve the appearance. After several days of consideration, I hired Moving Mountains Design to do the home staging for my house. The truck arrived on time on a Tuesday morning and home staging was completed shortly after noon. The staff was professional and polite. They worked quickly and were careful not to damage the hardwood floors or freshly painted walls. As part of the package, MMD included complimentary service from a professional photographer, who took photos of the home, as well as aerial photos of the property with a drone. Wow! The transformation by Moving Mountains Design was simply incredible. Despite being newly renovated, the house prior to Michelle's home staging seemed cold and sterile. Her creative use of furniture, home furnishings, lighting, area rugs, paintings and accessories made a dramatic difference to the look and feel of the house. Family and neighbors were also quite impressed with the improvements, commenting that the home had become warm and inviting. Sharon listed the property on MLS on Thursday afternoon and by the very next day, online real estate sites were displaying the property as a hot home with lots of buyer interest. Sharon called me Friday evening and said she found a buyer who had fallen in love with the house. They made a generous offer over the listing price and I accepted it, prior to the open house that was scheduled for Saturday. Saturday's open house went ahead as planned, but only to get back up offers. During the 2-hour open house, I estimate that there were 120+ visitors. The house was bustling and potential buyers showed high levels of enthusiasm. Michelle and Sharon make a great team and both were instrumental in the quick sale of the property at a fabulous price. Destaging the home was as smooth and efficient as the initial setup. Renovating your house is like going to a gym and working out on your physique. Both improve the underlying structural appearance and make it look better. But professional home staging, like a wardrobe of fashionable clothes are absolutely essential to complete the desired appearance. That's what it takes to impress others and make it look its best! Michelle Minch and Moving Mountains Design help add value, are highly recommended and worthy of your business. read more

Michelle is simply amazing! I was extremely skeptical about speeding money on professional staging but I am incredibly glad I did! Thanks to Michelle and her team the house showed extremely well and I had multiple offers above listing price in a couple days. The house is up in the Hollywood Hills and had a very plain interior that she was able to bring out while not diminishing the natural hillside surroundings. Clearly there is more to getting quick offers than just staging, but I am confident her staging was a huge bonus. Well worth the time and effort - thank you Michelle!!! Taylor - read more

Michelle went thru my house and literally made 3 pages of recommendations to make my house more neutral for putting it on the market. After my head quit spinning I decided I needed to have her stage my home. She transformed my home. Michelle has an incredible eye for design. She isn't cheap but she's worth her weight in gold read more

Michelle has beautiful taste with great staging and interior design sensibility. As a Lifestyle Interior Photographer, I've seen all kinds of work there is to see and Michelle is definitely top-notch. I highly recommend her for any interior projects. read more

We couldn't be happier with the job that the Moving Mountains Design team did. They were extremely efficient and professional and made the house look amazing! I really believe that the staging they did had a lot to do with selling our house within just a few weeks. Michelle has an excellent eye and transformed our home to make it look better than it ever has. We highly recommend this company. read more

Michelle was wonderful to work with... very nice, easy to reach. She had the perfect idea for our budget, which was to stage most but not all of the rooms. Her staging made our house look and photograph beautifully. I believe it was a key factor in our house selling quickly and at a price over the asking. Our buyer and his realtor both brought up the appeal of the staging during our walkthrough. read more