Free Interior Design Analysis

"The house had been on the market for two years. It was a modern estate, but packed to the gills with antiques. The incongruity of two radically diverse styles proved too much for prospective Buyers. But professional "house stylist" Lori Matzke was undeterred. She urged the Seller to tone down the interior flourish - doilies, silk flowers and too many carpets. He followed her advice and a week later the home sold for nearly full price."

Sellers have been preparing their homes for sale by planting, patching and clearing out the clutter for centuries. But, it's only been recently that the concept of professional styling has entered the market place. "How you show a home isn't the same as how you live in it", says Matzke, founder of Center Stage. "That porcelain collection or furniture arrangement that draws compliments from guests may impede Buyers' ability to see the house.

The goal in marketing your home is to have the Buyers want to own your home when they see it. That means they must be able to visualize themselves living in your house with their furnishings... not yours. So, just like any retail product, your house needs to be "displayed" properly.

Since we take our mission seriously to sell your home, if we feel it is necessary to improve the presentation of your home, we will hire the services of an interior designer to provide expert recommendations. This is a FREE service.

It may simply require a splash of color here, plant a few flowers there or remove some clutter, but, it could also be more substantive.

One of the designers we confidently recommend is Renee Jones. For more than 20 years she has been an expert at helping clients increase the value of their homes by cost effectively enhancing both function and aesthetics.

Normally, we offer this free service prior to signing the Listing Agreement. That way we will have provided you with the information and recommendations which may be needed for you to sell your home.