Wendy helped me stage my house for sale via Zoom during the Covid-19 shelter-in-place. We were able to use all of my own furnishings and decor, and she helped me re-arrange everything to make the house really appealing in photos and for visiting buyers. I was happy to receive an offer just a few days after listing my condo for sale, and I attribute a lot of that to Wendy's awesome advice and sense of style. I highly recommend her to help you sell your home quickly and efficiently! read more

We could not have pulled off selling our condo without her! Wendy was recommended by our realtor to help us stage our condo for sale. We had a two week deadline which is insane. During the busiest time of her year, she made time to jump right in with advice, direction and anything & everything else we needed. Our unit was beautifully complete for showings before schedule. And we sold way over asking price. Wendy was the perfect match for us. She is professional, knowledgable, friendly and funny. She was able to handle and appreciate my husband's super fastidious ways. We had many laughs during a particularly stressful time. Great experience working with her. read more

(This review is for Trotter Studios' styling consultation.) My condo needed some serious love - from flooring to layout to pillows - from someone who knew what they were doing, and I knew instantly I was in good hands the moment Wendy stepped in. She strikes the balance between decisiveness and flexibility, honing in on your style preferences (and budget!) even if you find it hard to articulate what you like. I felt like I was seeing my place of 4 years for the first time and the actual changes hadn't even begun yet. read more

I have worked with Wendy on several projects over the years and she is awesome!  Most recently Wendy helped me with two projects - both of which were quite successful. First she helped me stage my home in San Francisco for sale using my own furnishing and only adding a few minor accessories.  She was very practical about what should go, what could stay, what needed to be repaired/replaced and how to move things around to make it look great - my home sold well above asking thanks to Wendy's great advice. Second, Wendy helped me with furnishing a new place which was much larger than my old place and a completely different design style.  Wendy listened to my ideas, likes and dislikes and came up with a complete design plan, furniture and accessory suggestions and then helped me tweak the plan to fit my preferences and budget.  She even created an awesome deck with each room laid out and a purchasing list so I could track the items I needed to acquire. I cannot recommend Wendy highly enough - whether for staging or major or minor design services - she is a pro. read more

When I listed my house in Bernal Heights the first person I called was Wendy. I'd seen her work at other homes over the years and I was always impressed with her work. I'm happy I made the call! Wendy transformed my house in every way, from wonderful colors inside and out, great furniture and art and my favorite -- a bright yellow front door. Once the house was listed and buyers could see her work on Zillow and other sites the house was DELUGED with prospective buyers for the first open house weekend. Nearly all commented on how beautiful the design was and all the special "Wendy touches." In a world of promises Wendy gets it done. She works hard, is super responsive and listens to her clients. She has an incredible eye for what sells your house. She also works well with the Realtor and is a great addition to the team a seller puts together. Best of all you can tell she loves her job! read more

Wendy is AMAZING! I utilize her for all my San Francisco listings. She is great with my clients and takes the time to send paint color suggestions, lighting suggestions (with links) and is always willing to recommend other great professionals such as window cleaners, etc. Wendy can take any property from average to spectacular which really assists a seller with getting every last dollar off the table! Thank you Wendy! read more

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We had the pleasure of working with Wendy for our 1bed+den/1.5bath SOMA loft. Our space is essentially a large rectangle with a non-enclosed den in the back. Wendy's design not only spelled out the functionality of each portion of the loft well, but also made the entire space much brighter and airier. She has a great eye for blending colors as well as textures along with the natural finishes of the staircase, flooring, and cabinetry. We really liked the custom artwork she had for the living room wall, which was painted with some of the same colors and tones as a matching pairs of silk pillows placed on the sofa. If you are on the fence about staging, we'd say that it really is going to be worth your while. And more importantly, having had Trotter Studios transform our space, we went into the selling process with confidence, had a truly pleasant experience, and great results - thanks so much Wendy! read more

I contacted Wendy and her team to stage my condo and ultimately maximize the selling potential. Her quick response and knowledgeable message was just what I needed (especially in my frazzled state of mind!). After thoughtful feedback via email, Wendy worked around my schedule to find a time to drive over to my condo (so considerate!). I could tell as soon as she walked in the door that her awareness of interior design was so adept and sharp; I knew I was in good hands. She was very detail-oriented, pointing out the smallest quirks in the condo that could be re-imagined with a more aesthetic visual. I had no idea that a small pouf in the corner of a room could be re-located to make the room brighter and bigger, leveraging that same piece of furniture somewhere else in the condo for a better appeal. Her eye for design and sense of space is truly awe-inspiring. I honestly did not recognize the condo after she finished working her magic, I was speechless and so incredibly elated with the final design. Words cannot describe how tickled I was (and still am!). The overall staging product looked cohesive and complete in every room. The attention to detail, tasteful color schemes, and overall flow was amazing. From re-arranging the larger pieces of furniture to adding the smaller touches (such as living room pillows, coffee table items, and artwork), I cannot believe how beautiful the condo looked. Even the bathrooms had complete setups, which is amazing in itself (considering bathrooms can be quite dull). Honestly, I am still mesmerized by the final product. I just want to thank Wendy and her team a million times; she made the entire process so easy and so rewarding. I want to also mention that her communication was exceptional, both written and verbally (which is hard to come by these days!). She listened to my thoughts and brought her own expertise to the table too, it was a perfect working partnership. I highly recommend Trotter Studios to anyone/everyone!!! read more

Wendy was referred to me several years ago by a friend. Working with her ever sense has been a spectacular experience. I absolutely love Wendy! She is energetic, innovative, creative and just a true professional which is crucial in the world of design and home staging in our demanding real estate market in San Francisco. I have worked with her many, many times and she has a fantastic can do attitude even in the most difficult of circumstances. Can't wait for our next project together! read more

We first met Wendy this spring when she staged our home before we put it on the market to sell. I loved how she handled this project - and our place sold very quickly, above what we were asking. When we were preparing to move into our new home, I invited Wendy to come by and give me some ideas for where to place our existing furniture, and how to make the most of some cool new spaces, like the breezeway and a downstairs bonus room. Her ideas for our home are practical and functional, and she has a terrific sense of how to bring some style into our working home. We are two working parents with a toddler. So, we need a home that isn't just pretty, it needs to be functional and organized. I highly recommend Wendy if you're designing for life, or designing to sell. Oh! And in addition to being smart and creative, she is (a rarity!) on time for appointments. read more

Wendy is absolutely wonderful to work with! She is professional and timely and most importantly her staging is beautiful. Staging is critical for my business and I completely trust Wendy and her team. I would absolutely recommend Wendy to all current and future clients. read more

Wendy did a wonderful job staging our condo! She is a professional, very pleasant to work with, has a positive attitude and flexible when we had suggestions of our own. We had a short time frame and she completed her work within deadlines. She turned our two bedroom / two bath condo into a stunning and yet practical living space. Thank you Wendy! read more

Wendy, what should we do about this? Wendy how do we camouflage that? Wendy, what do you think about... Can you do it next week? Oh, and the family will be living there. It seems no matter what we throw at her, Wendy remains quintessentially professional, upbeat, encouraging, soothing and brilliant! Her eye is right-on. Her stamina legendary. And the results have pleased every client we have brought to her: loft owner, single family home owner, beachfront condo owner. And the best part? Far and away the best part? No Stress! Guaranteed with Wendy. Truly remarkable, I have found, in the world of stagers. She is a dream to work with. Very smooth. read more

I cant say enough wonderful things about Wendy and her team ! She helped me style my three bedroom home and now I am over the moon about my house! I didn't have an unlimited budget so she helped me use items I already had in new an interesting ways ( something I would never think of). Also she helped me decided on what items to invest in that could be utilized over a long period of time. I will be using her in the future as she was easy to work with and always had amazing ideas ! read more

Excellent home staging company. Helped sell my property at top value! Smooth process from beginning to finish and I also appreciate their extra help in staging garden and entryway. Highly recommend! read more

Wendy is a true problem solver with a discerning eye for detail. For my design consultation, she far exceeded my expectations with her outside-the-box thinking, her ability to listen to my half-baked ideas (and then reinterpret them into space-saving solutions), and her skill at making improvements feel digestible and actionable. read more

The Real Estate Agent I assist asked me to get a unit at The Beacon staged. We had three different companies come give us a quote, and Wendy Trotter was so warm, positive and helpful during this process. She has staged in the building before, so she knew how the system worked and had a professional and friendly rapport with the staff. We went with Wendy because she offered a very fair price and she presented herself with the utmost professionalism. We were beyond grateful. She helped us find a painter who was familiar with the building and did a very good job. Wendy is fantastic! read more

Our experience and results of working with Wendy of Trotter Studios has been exceptional! Clearly Wendy enjoys her work and is very good at it. She staged our condo beautifully and the uniform feedback to the staging has been enthusiastically positive. We were able to sell out unit above asking and meet our target goal for price. Beyond being very good at what she does I very much appreciated Wendy's customer service and commitment to our satisfaction. As you would expect with someone as good as Wendy, she is very busy, nevertheless - the responsiveness to issues we got throughout the process has been stellar. Starting from getting a quote, to questions and advice about upgrades, questions from our painter, logistics around scheduling move-out on a very constrained schedule - Wendy gets a solid ten out of ten. Wendy was a pleasure to work with and I very highly recommend her to anyone with staging needs. read more

Wendy is truly gifted at what she does. From the moment I saw her work, I knew she had great taste. I called and she immediately answered my call and was very responsive with emails as well. And she was so pleasant and helpful. Although she had a busy schedule, she accommodated my short time frame of staging my condo. She was very professional in getting everything lined up from calling the property manager to working with my realtor to get my condo staged for sale. Plus her pricing is so reasonable compared to other companies. She is very fair in her pricing and honest. Unlike alot of other staging companies who charge an arm and a leg to get your home staged. I am truly delighted with her work!!! It's tastefully done with just the right amount of splash of color and the perfect pieces to make my condo look amazing. I almost didnt recognize my condo after her awesome work. It looks just like a model home!!!! I know her staging will help me get top dollar for my condo for sale!!!! Wendy is spectacular!!! Oh, she even went out of her way to clean my toilet since it was molded from water being shut off. I was very moved when she told me she cleaned it for me without charging me! Becaue she knew that no one else would do it. Thank you Wendy! I wish you were in So Cal so I can use your services all the time!!!! And I would definitely recommend you to everyone I know. read more

Wendy and her team are terrific! She has a great eye for color, design, is prompt, responsive, and professional, which is not the case with many stagers. I am a Realtor and have used Wendy many times. Highly recommend Trotter Studios. read more

Wendy Trotter came highly recommended from my colleagues at Climb Real Estate. All of the outstanding recommendations couldn't begin to even remotely describe how truly wonderful she is. Even though she is incredibly busy, (you can tell this because her business cards are in homes with gorgeous staging all over the city), she is prompt to return a call, reasonable in terms of extensions, close times and removals and is incredibly creative in her approach. She personally built a for sale sign to be placed on concrete sidewalk for us where there was no place to do a typical in-ground real estate sign. She even delivers the sign and stores it in her warehouse. I haven't even gotten to her skilled design style yet. Stylistically, her work is profound! The latest home we worked on together had a smaller living room and was heavily over-furnished by the Seller. It wouldn't have even occurred to me to place the furniture the way that she did to open up the room and accentuate the windows and outdoor space. In another home, the Sellers moved upstairs in the building. Wendy offered to move up some of their furniture from the downstairs unit after the close of sale! Staging is an absolute must if you're selling real estate in San Francisco and booking Trotter Designs is a no brainer! read more

I moved into a new place and had Wendy come do a consultation before I made any big furniture or layout decisions. She helped me to see possibilities for my space I hadn't before and most importantly helped me to prioritize what parts of my space to work on first. Having those priorities has made building out my cozy, usable, livable home so much more manageable. It's still a work in progress, but one I'm super happy with! read more

I've been a realtor in SF for many years but have only recently had the pleasure of working with Wendy Trotter. My clients used her to stage their Victorian condominium property and everyone was very pleased with her customer service & professionalism. This was a challenging situation because the family with 3 children were remaining in the residence during our marketing period. Wendy took extra time to meet with us to discuss how to use the existing furniture, helped us decide what colors to use when painting, and then brought in her supplemental art & other items. Once she worked her magic, the place looked amazing! And best of all, the family was able to blend everyday living with the partial staging, thanks to Wendy's suggestions. I would definitely recommend her and will be calling her again for my next listing. read more

Wendy definitely transformed the space; her design ideas and eye for color, shape and style allowed us to show our home at its very best. I think one of the key reasons we got three above-asking offers after only one weekend of open house, was the very appealing way our home looked to prospective buyers. Thanks Wendy for your excellent work. read more

Although this is our very first time selling a home, it would be very difficult indeed to imagine how a staging service could be any better than Wendy's. We were operating on a very tight schedule, but she did a truly wonderful job even in the short time we gave her to work with. Our place is a gigantic (over 1450 sq ft) loft - a real loft, an open barn with no interior doors or walls (except for the bathrooms, of course). Using only furnishings and accessories, Wendy gave it very distinct living, dining, bedroom and lounge areas without sacrificing any of the wide-open, light-filled airiness that is the very essence of this type of home. (During the various showings, many of the people who came to see it made comments to the realtor about the excellence of the staging.) Wendy herself is a calm, cool and collected professional and very easy to work with, even for inexperienced folks like us. We'd be happy to recommend her to anyone. read more