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.

Great team, price and look! We have used them multiple times. Thanks for your support and we look…read moreforward to working together in the future .

I had a home listed with a tenant in it, once they moved out we needed staging quickly. Stage to…read moreAmaze responded immediately, gave a quote and installed within a few days of first contact. The home sold in less than a week after it was staged. They used all the right colors and furniture from the rugs to the pillows. I can't recommend them enough.

Barbara did a fantastic job staging our home and getting it open-house ready. Her design choices…read moremade such a difference--removing personal distractions while creating warm, inviting spaces that helped buyers see the full potential of the home. We truly believe Barbara's staging helped shorten the time it took to sell our property by making it stand out from the moment buyers walked through the door. She's talented, professional, easy to work with, and a pleasure throughout the entire process. We couldn't have been happier with the results and highly recommend her!

Thanks to Barbara and her team at Specialty Home Staging for bringing my recent residential listing…read moreto life with smart design and complementary furniture choices! As a Realtor, I have to deliver value and results for my clients. I trust Barbara to help me fulfill that promise! Barbara communicated clearly, she was organized and efficient and her pricing was excellent. We were amazed with the results! Looking forward to working with Specialty Home Staging again on my next listing. Thank you!

Kathy and her team go above and beyond to help us (local Costa Mesa Agents) sell our client's…read morehomes. Their prices are very fair and we have never been disappointed. I highly recommend Beachside Staging.

I was introduced to Kathy and her team in early 2022 and I will never use another staging company…read more I see other staging companies use the same colors, furnishings etc... At the end of the day a property is unique and Kathy makes sure that each one has it's own personality. If my business is going to stand out and be unique, I can only partner with premier companies like Beachside Home Staging that share the same vision for our clients.

Liana and her team transformed an empty dark house into a beautiful welcoming home. The little…read moretouches like coordinating color accessories and adding soft flower arrangements, have given the house warmth and light. Her expertise is apparent in everything from use of objects in the space to simple ways to increase light in a room. Brilliant professional team arrived on time, and installed, and cleaned up upon departure. I asked her if she did any design work, but she said that she only does staging because it allows her creativity to flow freely.

Stage of mind came highly recommended from our realtors. Initially I was unsure of how much this…read morewould help sell our home. From our first meeting Liana was amazing. She listened to my concerns and provided excellent ideas and things I could do, she even went to stores and took pictures of things I could install all before I signed with her. I was completely blown away with what she did to our place. There were many times I wondered if I even wanted to sell it anymore lol. I am planning to use her to upgrade our current home, she is truly a visionary!

The Stagency is like a well oiled machine. They are competitively priced. They stay to their…read moreschedule. I found them responsive wherever I called. I will do business with again.

I recommend Stagency to anyone selling or decorating their home. I had the pleasure of working…read morewith Tori and Jen at Stagency when selling and buying a house. They perfectly staged my house for sale and it had multiple offers after the first open house. They did such a great job that I asked them to please help me decorate my new home. When decorating my new house they really listened to me and figured out my taste and style. Now my new home is better than I ever imagined thanks to them. It really was a wonderful experience working with this company.

Imagine This Staged sold my house!! The house itself is a lovely coastal home but because it's by…read morethe beach the realtor suggested we show it without furniture. After 3 weeks with no interest I contacted Imagine This Staged because the realtor who sold us our new home had highly recommended him despite my reluctance on hiring a stager. Frankly most staged homes I've seen never inspired me. My mind completely changed when we hired Kayvon from Imagine This Staged and I went to see it after he staged it. The house looked amazing. The following 2 open houses our staged home received 2 offers. I give no thanks to the realtor who did little to help sell the house but I give Imagine This Staged a huge amount of credit for making a really nice house look amazing. When I saw it I couldn't believe how it looked with the vision of Imagine This Staged. I am still amazed at the job they did. I have never seen such a terrific job of staging a home!! Thank you.

Kayvon's company is the place to go if you want to present your house for sale in the best possible…read moremanner. He understands what will work versus what won't help the sale; he knows what kind of design will appeal to the most people, and how to make each room look functional, large, and light. He also offered his advice on things I could do in addition to his staging that would also enhance my property. His price is reasonable, and he always responded to my questions within minutes (including FaceTiming with me while I was in a store shopping for a new ceiling fan and chandelier!). If I ever move again, I will not hesitate to call Imagine This Staged.

We couldn't be more impressed with the beautiful staging by Bloom Styling. Yadira has a true gift…read morenot just in design but in recognizing a home's full potential and bringing it to life in a way that feels effortless. She was able to beautifully highlight the best features and make our home a real show-stopper. Professional, reliable, and incredibly talented, we would recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking to elevate their home and make a lasting impression. Edit: We received a full-price offer within 3 days of listing, which I truly believe was a direct result of Yadira and her team!

Yadira and her team are the best. Efficient and so accommodating. A condo listed for sale that was…read morenot staged and sitting on the market for over 90 days with no offers. We pulled it off the market, painted and had Yadira come in to stage. She did a beautiful job and executed the vision needed to attract the perfect buyer. After relaunching with the new staging, we went into escrow in 2 weeks. During a challenging market staging is crucial! Yadira offers incredible service with great value. Will definitely use her services again.