Testimonials

Staging to Sell

Les Bailey
Les Bailey & Associates Real Estate Team
Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

As a Realtor for almost 20 years, I, like most Realtors in the Alaskan marketplace have not taken advantage of the Staging of my listings. Until now, staging a home has not been an option, as there were no companies who were trained, and offered staging services to our Sellers. I did however recognize the difference between a well maintained and decorated home and the typical well-lived-in home. I also could see and quickly recognize my buyers reactions as they went into a home that was “Showroom Ready”. The staging phenomenon that has recently exploded in the real estate market, and is so well portrayed on HGTV is now available to Realtors and their Sellers here in Alaska. Recently I listed a well-lived-in home, that the Seller had previously tried to sell herself for 6 months. When she could not sell it, she had listed it with another Realtor for another 6 months. When the seller called me, I recommended a slight 3K price adjustment, and that we hire Susan Gillespie (Gillespie Home Staging) to stage the home.

I was amazed at the job Sue did, and it absolutely looked like a different home. Bottom-line is this home sold in 28 days, and the professional staging was a big reason it sold. Professional staging of a home will tug on the buyers' emotional heartstrings, and I strongly recommend Sellers and their Realtors give serious consideration to employment of this Professional Home Staging Service.

Brandy

Susan staged my vacant house after having it on the market for over a year without any offers. Once the home was staged, it sold in less than 30 days! I wish I had known about her services earlier because I know it would have helped a ton and I believe it made a huge difference. I told all my co-workers about what a great job she did and showed them all the pictures I took. I even brought two of my friends out to see the house! Susan really did a nice job. Thank you!

Mikilani /Marketing
Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

Susan, I thought I would drop you an email and tell you how wonderfully you staged the home in Palmer. I have been through many homes that have been staged by sellers and by a professional stager and I have to say I was very impressed with how good your job looked, I really think this will make the difference in the sale of this home! You did a terrific job!

Staging Redesign

Melodee

It was so much fun to watch Susan reorganize and "make-over" my home in the most tasteful way with all of my own things! My bookshelves in the master bedroom never looked so good. It inspired me to arrange other items in among the books. She showed off my living room in the most beautiful way that emphasized the fireplace. If and when the time comes to sell this house, I would definitely have Susan stage my home and maximize the potential for a sale.

Crystal

I am having so much fun with the new living room and bedroom arrangements that Susan did for us when she did our two room-makeovers. She took the furniture that I already had and just placed it around the rooms in a completely different way. It looks great - like a whole new room. My family all loved it and were thrilled when I told them that we can keep it this way! I will definitely be giving Susan a call if we ever move, so that she can work her wonders in that house as well, or even if I want to have it rearranged again for a brand new look!

Sandy

Susan staged our home and I haven’t changed a thing since! She pulled artwork from other rooms and moved the furniture making it feel cozier and more inviting. She definitely has an eye for color, balance and arranging accessories for maximum effect. I would recommend Susan to stage your home for selling or to just help you decorate your space for your own enjoyment.