Monica was referred to me by my real estate agent (Sharon Peacock, REMax, Ashburn, VA) in order to help get my house ready to sell. I had never worked with a staging consultant before and I didn't really know what to expect. I knew that I had to spruce up my house in order to make it more appealing to potential buyers; however, I really had no idea how to think like a buyer.
 
Monica was extremely professional. She explained in detail the difference between staging and interior design. One point that she made that stuck with me was that staging is the opposite of interior design. An interior designer is trying to make a home more livable and comfortable for its inhabitants. Interior designers are working to personalize a space to its owners. A staging consultant is doing just the opposite - taking the personalization out of a house so that prospective buyers can see themselves in the house. I had to completely re-think how I viewed my house.
 
Monica went room by room, took pictures, and gave me a feel for what she would recommend. She painstakingly evaluated every room inside my house, including the garage, as well as the outside of the house. She used her pictures of the house and her extensive experience to recommend very specific, workable changes to make the house more appealing. Monica did a great job of using what I had to make the house work.
 
I was amazed at some of Monica's suggestions - they were things I would never have considered. I must say that Monica's report and recommendations far exceeded my expectations. Her service was a real value and worth every penny I spent with her.
 
Michelle Teel
Homeowner

Ashburn, Virginia