Kathleen and Company were easy to work with, they had great ideas and the finished staged space…read morelooks marvelous! I highly recommend Kathleen and Co. staging makes all the difference in the world. You go from plain and blaa to pulled together and fabulous!!!

My wife did her best vetting 3 staging companies. She chose Kathleen because of her prompt response…read more and her desire to listen. I found her very responsive and easy to work with. Easy to contact and best of all "SHE DID WHAT SHE SAID SHE WOULD DO' I will certainly be using her on my next flip.

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.

Marilyn has been our decorator and house manager for several years. We think of her as almost a…read moreproject manager because she stays on top of the workers, requires them to make corrections if things aren't done correctly and gets things done. She uses local contacts and knows where to get things made in Mexico of excellent quality and value. She designed and oversaw the remodel of all of our bathrooms, re-did the lighting in our house and helped re-cover our couches. Highly recomment.

Marilyn is the very best decorator. She worked with my wife to redecorate our whole house. The…read moreproject turned out beautifully and it was done on time at a very reasonable price. Marilyn makes beautiful custom-made furniture in Mexico. We had a dining room table, a bench and barstools made. The quality and workmanship is superb. She landscaped our courtyard and turned it into a desert paradise. I am happy to recommend her.

I normally stage all of my listings on my own, but since this was 2+ hour drive for me, I decided…read moreto try a staging company and they did not disappoint! They really transformed the house into a home with just the right amount of appropriate furniture for the style of home. Highly recommended!

I have hired alongside my real estate clients Simply Staging multiple times. We have been very…read morehappy with the service and quality from beginning to end. They are extremely efficient from scheduling, getting a quote, install and removal. The furniture and decor is top notch and fits with the design of the home. We will continue to work with them on future projects.

The house looks amazing. Shawn is very professional and super easy to work with. All of the…read morefurniture is very high end and Shawn continuously changed out furniture until everything was perfect!

Can't recommend Shawn enough! He has helped my husband and I with both design and staging on…read moreseveral full house remodels in the Coachella Valley. He is beyond talented!! He has an amazing eye, is very professional and is very conscious of budget. He also has relationships with many vendors/contractors in the area so was able to get us in touch with reliable people to help us complete our projects. He's an absolute joy to work with and we can't wait to work with him again on another project!

Austin's place is a gem. We went to several consignment furniture stores in the area and each one…read morehas its own vibe. The Warehouse has warmth. It's medium in size, but packed (but not junky) with artwork, furniture, and decor. Prices were surprisingly affordable (yes, there are high cost items too). I got an original design art piece along with other artwork and a beautiful glass vase from Poland (thick glass) among other things. When I learned he ships anywhere, I was able to get a large square glass dining table that my daughter- in- love fell in love for them (house warming gift) -- it will be shipped up north. Austin has a wealth of design knowledge he willingly shares. He is personable and also helped us fit everything in our van creatively. We couldn't have done it without him! The Warehouse is a find!!!

What a joy to talk to the owner! He says this is his passion and it shows! We talked about how I…read morecould get things shipped to MN and how his sister is a big YELPer. All the pieces were well marked with prices. And the prices were a delightful mix of what I can afford: a pristine blue couch for $550, a metal sculpture for a shelf for $30, to what I could not afford: a huge blue funky metal cactus sculpture for $4,700. It isn't a terribly large space, but everything was well merchandised. Stop in!

These guys are great! They hung our Xmas lights around the property, they did such a great job and…read morethey work SO fast! Very professional, so pleasant to deal with. Highly recommend.

We recently decided to sell our house.Found Ashlie at home buzz to come in and stage our home. She…read morecame in and truly made our home look amazing. She staged our home in a timely manner, was on budget and we got well over our asking price. Thank you Ashlie for your amazing work we couldn't have done it with out you. We highly recommend Ashlie.