Here's what my clients say...
"Just wanted to say that it was truly a pleasant and professional experience working with you. You delivered beyond the call of duty! Our house was transformed into something I couldn't dreamed possible, with the accessories that you brought in. It really made the house come alive, and I almost regret having to leave it.Thanks, Cheri for all that you do. I would defenitely recommend your services, they are invaluable." Sincerely, Joyce-Anaheim Hills
"Cheri staged my home for sale (after 6 months on the market - it sold in 2 weeks) and helped me at my new apartment. She was really good at really opening things up, just by moving some furniture a few inches here and there. Really good stuff, and surprisingly affordable" Thank you. Keith-Aliso Viejo
"You did an amazing job transforming my room without buying a thing-and in record time. I really could not have done it myself" With thanks, Nancy-Orange
"Hey Cheri, Great job on the staging, our home is in escrow at full price after only 5 days-WOW!" Larry & Helen-Anaheim Hills
"From an appraisers standpoint, I can say that staging really can reduce the days on the market while getting top dollar. I'm a fan!" Anna Orlow Faris
"Thank you for all your help and guidance in staging our home for it to be sold. I truly value your input and I have learned a lot from you. You are truly a treasure" Lupe-La Mirada
"The house looks great with your suggestions! The colors of the walls look fantastic. Makes everything look more modern and the furniture pops and looks better. We took out all the furniture you said and it's really opened up everything. Thank you so much for your ideas. It really improved the look of our home." Jayne & Rich Fullerton, CA
"You are a miracle worker!" Chad Fox Metro Cities Capital
We knew it would be a challenge to sell our home in this difficult market. Our First Team agent suggested that we have Cheri O'Donnell professionally stage our home. We followed every suggestion and Cheri even moved in items to make our 30-year-old home look like a model home. Real estate agents and their clients often remarked that our home looked "beautiful" "unlived in" or "perfectly staged." After a modest time on the market, we got the offer we needed -- much of it due, we are sure, to Cheri's professional eye.
Chuck and Diane DeVore
Chuck DeVore
California State Assemblyman, 2004-2010
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army (retired) Reserve
References:
Kathy Leimkuhler-First Team Real Estate (714) 855-8050
Jennifer Berman-Manager (714) 828-2625
Robert Rivera-Realtor (714) 496-9987
Anna Orlow-Realtor/Appraiser (714) 469-0260
Why you should consider our services
Because we know you have too little time and too much stress. Let us help you with the tasks that you do not want to deal with or are not sure how to manage.
Home staging for "real" people and "regular" homes is my strength. Every home can use some degree of staging without breaking the bank on rental furniture or attempting to make rooms look like no one really lives there.
But, let's face it...times have changed. If you need to move and sell your home the old days of putting your house on the market and receiving multiple offers without much effort are a memory of the past, unfortunately. But we have a solution...simple home staging and organization. It is a normal step in the listing process these days and buyers expect it.
Did you know that approximately 85% of todays sophisticated buyers pre-screen properties on the internet before calling a Realtor? This is good because your home has exposure to a whole world of potential buyers no matter where they live, 24 hours a day. And that is without each of them physically walking through your kitchen at dinner time.
The bad part is that if you do not have photos of interesting, uncluttered rooms on the Real Estate web sites, busy buyers can move onto the next house in a second without giving your house a chance. They are looking to visit homes that they can envision themselves living in and that meet their lifestyles. You have one chance to get their attention and make the right impression that will get them to your home and beat the competition.
Staging your home is not "decorating" but properly "merchandising" the home is like a department store window, it gets the appropriate amount of attention from the most amount of people. It is a balance between the right amount of visual appeal without detracting the buyers eye from the homes ammenities. We start our plans by using as many of your own things and adding items as needed. Remember, in addition to impressing buyers you want to make the appraiser happy too. We know simple, creative and affordable ways to help you get the highest price possible for your biggest investment.
Each person and every home is unique which is why we customize our services to meet your needs. By de-cluttering and pre-packing your items in advance you will feel more prepared and less stressed on the actual moving day. We will also assist you in making the right decisions regarding repairs and improvements. We don't want you to spend money that you will not get an immediate return on. Finally, if you just need to prepare your home for a special occassion or visitors we can help you get ready for that too.
Please call for a consultation and we can discuss your wishes.
Looking forward to working with you!