Quotes about RE:STYLE from Barb Schwarz, founder of Home Staging® and CEO of StagedHomes.com:
“Wow…Wow…Wow…I am so, so, so proud of YOU!!!!!
Girl, look what you have done…these are some of the best I have ever seen and I mean it…I am putting you into the newsletter and I want to know if it is alright with you to put your pics on the home page of SHC? Also, can I add them to our photos in class with full credit to you and also on the before and after section of pics in the university with full credit to you…? Please let me know as it would be my honor to ‘brag’ on you and toot your horn…Fabulous…fabulous…you did such a wonderful job…”
Barb Schwarz, after seeing Before and After photos from RE:STYLE’s first vacant home staging project |
House SOLD! to the 3rd person through (after being staged) |
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“This is fabulous and I’m so proud of you for all you are accomplishing. You are doing wonderful!! Please be sure to let us know when to watch National Open House. I’m putting the pics in the newsletter too. If you have any before shots and please send your press coverage for the newsletter piece. Thank you for telling me and keep up the great work!!! Hugs!”
Barb Schwarz, when informed that RE:STYLE has 2 houses that will appear on HGTV’s National Open House
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“I have no hesitation referring Kathi for home Staging as I have seen her work and am always impressed with the end results. Kathi was chosen by me to assist with the Staging for the Today Show. I have sees her reviews of HGTV’s National Open House and other homes she has staged, as well as a project she participated in for our ASP Worldwide Staging Service Day and the Ronald McDonald House in Detroit.
By choosing Kathi to professionally Stage your home you can be confident that you are working with an ASP who will use proven professional guidelines and possesses the skills, talent and knowledge needed to serve you with the opportunity to sell your home for top dollar in the shortest amount of time possible.”
Barb Schwarz
Letter of Recommendation to a Realtor in West Bloomfield, MI
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Barb Schwarz with Kathi Presutti at the home staging taping for the Today Show. Click here to view |
| Homeowner and Investor Testimonials for RE:STYLE |
“Kathi’s staging skills definitely helped my home sell. I received consistently positive comments on how well my home showed after she worked her magic! I especially appreciated her sensitivity to my needing to stay within a tight budget, and her creativity in working around the color scheme that was already in my home. I would definitely recommend her services to clients who are putting their homes on the market.”
Deborah G., Homeowner and Realtor
Ann Arbor, MI
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House SOLD! for 97.6 % of list! |
“Kathi was a true professional in the way she interacted with us as the homeowners. Her ideas for laying out our home look great and make sense for every day living as well as for our feature on HGTV.”
Drew and Hilary C., Homeowners
Ann Arbor, MI
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House featured on HGTV’s “National Open House” and SOLD! for 96.5 % of list |
House SOLD! within 2 months of being staged, despite having been on the market, vacant, for 15 months prior to staging |
“I am pleased to announce that we signed a sales contract on the house today. After 17 months on the market, we finally sold it. Judy said the buyers were impressed with the staging. Thanks for helping us get this done! We should have engaged you one year ago!”
Lloyd J., Homeowner
Troy, MI
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“We have been receiving great feedback from buyers and realtors about the home. My husband really loved all the rooms, especially the master bedroom. We have been bragging about your work to some of our friends so do not be surprised if you get some calls.”
Uma K.. Homeowner
Pittsfield Township, MI
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House SOLD! for 95.3% of list |
Condo SOLD! in 138 days |
“Thanks to you for your lovely staging furniture. Hands down the feedback was spectacular throughout, in large part due to your staging abilities!”
Ivan M., Homeowner,
Ann Arbor, MI
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House SOLD! in 88 days for $333,000 |
“Our showings consistently were great—one of the top houses to show, no one ever had any suggestions or changes. The agent who brought our buyers had shown our house to 2 other families because she knew our house showed so well. In fact, she said ‘Please let the client know that their house was absolutely in the best showing condition of anything I have shown lately.’
Thanks for your help. I wholeheartedly recommend using a home stager, and you did a beautiful job.”
Jessica L., Homeowner
Dexter
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“Jessica,
Kathi’s help was invaluable! She staged our home and it sold to the first couple through (with a signed agreement in 8 days!). Kathi started by making a to-do list, many items of which I would have put on myself, but some I wouldn’t have thought of or prioritized as she did. She kept in contact with me—providing guidance (and nudging) along the way as I worked on getting those things on the to-do list done. We set a date and she and her assistant came back and worked the whole day — rearranging furniture, adding accent furniture, putting up pictures and other accessories, etc. |
House SOLD! for over 97% of list
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All the feedback I got from friends and my Realtor was incredibly positive. The house’s good points and charming features stood out and all the “problem” areas were less obvious by the time Kathi was done.
I think the staging Kathi did really helped my house sell quickly. I’m sure that I priced it well, but if it hadn’t looked at its best, the price alone would not have done the trick.
As you can tell, I’m a convert to the benefits of staging—I think it was well worth the effort and expense. I felt like Kathi was my ally in getting the house ready to sell. The whole process was a lot of work for me and having Kathi’s support was really helpful.”
Megan M., Homeowner
Chelsea, MI
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House SOLD! in 141 days |
“Inspired by your suggestions, we really worked hard and are so pleased that you think it looks good. Tonya was an invaluable helper in this process and it was a lot of fun to work with her….We’ll definitely pass along your contact info to friends and acquaintances.”
Rebekah P., Homeowner
Ann Arbor, MI
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“We would like to thank Kathi for the exceptional job she did staging our home. The house was on the market for two years. In less than two months after the staging, it was sold. The buyer liked it so much they asked if the furniture was for sale.”
Robert and Stephanie K., Homeowners
Howell, MI
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House SOLD! for over 94% of list |
"After RE:STYLE—3 viewings, 2 offers. Prior to RE:STYLE—7 viewings, zero offers. Just thought you would want to know. Thanks for your help!”
Brad S., Investor
Clarkston, MI
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Condo-SOLD! 98.6% of list |
House SOLD! to person from 1st
Open House for 95.9% of list |
“I felt your assessment and suggestions were very helpful yesterday, and I also appreciate the slipcover websites—thank you. My husband and I are getting to work on preparing the house, and I look forward to showing you the home again.”
Rachel F., Homeowner
Chelsea, MI |
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“The pictures of the house look great! I’m especially impressed with the way Kathi made the blue countertops in the upstairs bathrooms seem like they made sense there.”
Vicki C., Homeowner
Brighton, MI
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House SOLD! in 62 days for 97.8% of list |
House SOLD! in 100 days |
“Our home had sat vacant for 2 years without much activity before I contacted RE:STYLE LLC to inquire about staging my home. Kathi Presutti was so professional and had some wonderful suggestions for me. She transformed my home into a place that looked warm and inviting and we ended up selling the home four months later. It truly was worth the investment!”
Laura S.,
Brighton, MI
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| Realtor Testimonials for RE:STYLE |
“Kathi and RE:STYLE have helped many of our clients transform their homes into showplaces. We’ve found RE:STYLE staged homes sell faster and for more money. Our sellers love working with Kathi.”
Todd B., Realtor/Broker
Brighton, MI
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House shown SOLD! in 3 days
after staging |
This was the house that had Barb Schwarz raving about RE:STYLE’s work:
“I’m convinced now on the value of staging. I had a vacant house that had over 65 showings, but no offers. After having the house staged, I received an offer on it from the 3rd showing. Kathi’s ‘artist’s eye’ and marketing background, in addition to her staging training, makes all the difference in the world. I offer her service to all my clients now.”
Debbi D., Realtor
Ann Arbor, MI |
House SOLD! in 31 days after staging |
House shown SOLD! in less than
2 months after staging |
“Kathi has been an invaluable assistance in selling our listings quicker and for more money. As a professional, she works well with our team and our clients and we plan on continuing to use her as our stager to help get our homes SOLD!”
Karen J., Realtor/Broker
Brighton, MI
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"After RE:STYLE staged my Pine Creek listing, I never again heard what had been a deal-breaking complaint--that the house was 'too cold.' The staging definitely influenced the sale of this house, and did so in a relatively short period of time. Kathi has demonstrated that she has the high taste level necessary to stage these upper-end listings. And she made it fun!"
Sheryl M., Realtor and #1 Selling Agent
South Lyon, MI
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Luxury Home SOLD! for over $760,000 |
House LEASED! in one week
after staging! |
“The home on Woodland looks great, was there yesterday putting up sign and lockbox and measuring rooms. The bathrooms are the most dramatic difference, but the paint, carpet and staging certainly finish it out. I think it will make a real difference in getting people excited about the property.
Thanks for your help, and we hope we get to call you to move your home décor out of the home quickly.”
Scott B., Realtor
Brighton, MI
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“I wasn’t sure how much it would help without repainting the entire interior, but wow! The home now shows great, blue countertops and all!”
Randy M., Realtor
Brighton, MI
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House SOLD! in winter, just 2 months
after staging |
Luxury Home SOLD! for over $2 million in just 6 months |
“Thank you again for your wonderful work, stamina and professionalism! As I turned out the lights last night, I couldn’t help but admire, one more time, the life and beauty you helped to bring to 100 Underdown.”
Shiela D., Realtor
Ann Arbor, MI
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"I referred you to Gay (photo) because you did tell the truth about that house on Copper Creek! In this market, the truth may hurt their feelings but it is necessary.
When you left the comments, I sent an email to my client and told them, him in particular, that this is the way it is and it comes from one of the most respected Stagers in our marketplace. End result: the house was just painted on the inside and they removed that ungodly, huge frig. So THANK YOU. When the discussion of a Stager arises your name will be on my lips. And Gay did email me to tell me how much she, too, liked what you suggested and what the two of you did."
Tom M., Realtor
Ann Arbor, MI |
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