Testimonials about some of our members:

Sharyn Janssen:
Dear Sharyn, My sincere appreciation for the magnificent job you did in staging the condo I had listed at 80 Front Street recently. Your ideas were not only very cost effective but were implemented in a very timely manner. There is no doubt you made a significant contribution to the speed with which this property sold, and to the high price achieved. It was an absolute pleasure to work with you and I look forward to using your services again in the near future.

Darlene Rasmussen:
Hi Darlene You were an inspiration and your enthusiasm was contagious. You are more than welcome to quote me: With the great advice of Darlene ( she is an expert stager!! and she worked hard to get us on the right track) we purged and purged and purged and finally came up with the end result. Thanks again for getting me in gear.

Sarah Gains:
"I'm amazed it sold so quickly, this is phenomenal - good work Sarah!"

Susan Macaulay:
"During our Consultation, Susan Macaulay recommended that we paint out the front door. WOW it look fantastic after painting. Wish we would of painted it years ago for us to enjoy. It really changed the look of the front of the house."

Michelle Tapp:
June 21, 2007 I would like to take the opportunity to express my appreciation to Christine and all the stagers who have participated in staging the property on Manor Hill Dr. in Mississauga on June 14th 2007. The property is located on a street where houses are selling in the million dollar range. Although beautifully landscaped, the interior of the property lacked details, colors and accessories. The way the furniture was laid out didn’t make anyone think it was a 5000-sq foot home. The owners were leaving on an overseas trip soon and were stressed out in getting the house ready for sale. The stagers came in at the right time. With the guidance of Christine Rae, who’s absolutely the guru of the Canadian staging industry, the team did an amazing job! When the owner came in after leaving the house with the stagers for 5 hours, she was extremely pleased. The living rooms were turned into a beautiful and spacious family area. Each bedroom was thoughtfully decorated with it own character. The basement became a cozy and gracious party and play area. Both the owner and I were extremely pleased. We loved every change. The owner and I appreciate the impressive expertise and professionalism that the stagers have demonstrated throughout the staging process. We are very confident that it will be a successful sale. Yours truly, Robert Chow Sales Representative Sutton Group Elite Realty Inc.

Cheryl-Anne Priest:
Thank you so very much! Just had to let you know how thrilled we were to arrive home and see the amazing job you did! We had no idea how much difference staging would truly make - it looks AWESOME!! We had so much to do those last few days and knowing we could leave the staging completely to you was a great relief. Everything looks just perfect- you really have an eye for things and you picked up on all the best features of our house. Somehow your company name says it all - we went from just an empty space to a truly inviting space. The house now looks like a home! Working with you was easy and the process was so smooth that we’ve already been recommending your services to our friends! Many, many thanks for an amazing job!

Christy Jansma:
Professional Approach . . . Reasonable cost . . . The house was prepared quickly and in great taste. We felt it really showed the house to its maximum potential.

Lisa Murray:
Lisa, There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that the work you did to stage the property not only facilitated the sale of the home but helped the home owner realize another $15,000 to $20,000 on the final sale price. The house showed like a show home and helped us create a multiple offer situation.

Melanie Orr:
“You were engaging, encouraging and very helpful. It was money well spent.” Bev Pierce

Scott Wilson:
"A Model Suite and their Transformation Crew were fantastic in helping me carry out the tasks needed to sell my house. I have moved before, and the stress relief I got from having my house staged was immeasurable."

Glenda James:
We were wanting a fresh new look for our master bedroom and ensuite. Not knowing where to start we contacted Designs for First Impressions. They supplied us with an updated colour scheme and new accessories that transformed our bedroom/ensuite into a romantic oasis. We were so impressed with the character & appeal of their work that we have requested they return to create another inviting space in our home.

Kimberley Pacholko:
Kim has been very reliable, knowledgeable and a very hard worker. Anyone I have recommended her to has been pleased and happy with her work...I am sure her new Home Staging Venture will be successful, because of her good work ethic. Thank You Kim Blessings; Ruthanne

Jackson West:
"Thanks again Jackson for the absolutely fantastic job that you and your team did staging our home. We are thrilled that it sold in only one day! We've had great compliments from everyone who has seen the photos and will definitely recommend your company to our family and friends."

Tanya Nouwens:
I would like to thank all of you for your wonderful work in my house on Killarney Avenue in Pointe-Claire. You were all very careful with my belongings and respectful. Merci beaucoup encore.

Catherine Christensen:
The staging of my home was a great experience and I will recommend the graduates from your school to my clients and colleagues.

Catherine E. Brown:
December 13, 2005 You were a pleasure to work with Catherine. It was wonderful to see the progress made through your organization and creativity, to get the house ready for sale! A top dollar sale, fast, is what every seller is after. With your help, I can see that happening often! We definitely look forward to working with you again. Thank you,

Joanne Bale:
"Your team of professionals transformed this home into showhome quality in a matter of a few hours. Both myself and my Sellers were extremely impressed with the new furniture and accessory placement." The Sellers have taken their advise and have re-painted the main floor using your recommended colors. Again, a huge improvement."

Gillian Perkins:
Thank you again, I will certainly use the services of a stager with the CSP designation again -- probably for every single property we list!

Darlene Rasmussen:
Darlene, I wish to pass on my heartfelt thanks to you for the fabulous results of your staging consultation for my client recently in Coventry Hills. This home was exceptionally clean, very bright and well maintained to start with but I was truly amazed at your quick insight into rearranging, removing, re-placing simple furniture and accessories in each room and from one room to another. It came together so quickly, it truly made a stunning difference! I noticed color was one of the more important elements in your efforts- What an Impact! Also, both I and my client were pleasantly surprised that you used her own belongings and suggested inexpensive items for her to buy to complete the look. In fact your suggestions for completion totalled under $100. Your efforts and suggestions were very much appreciated and valued. Please feel free to use me as a reference to any future inquiries you may have - I would very much recommend your services. Sincerely, Karen Friesen ( Realty Executives Apex) 403-630-7767

Susan Kempton:
To whom it may concern, It is our pleasure to recommend Sue Kempton of Finesse Interiors Staging & ReDesign for any interior design work. Our earliest involvement with Sue was actually our first experience with an interior decorator, and we found her to be extremely helpful. We were in the process of preparing our house for sale, and she counseled us on several changes that had a direct impact on the value and salability of our property. From colour schemes and window coverings to the final furniture placement, Sue’s recommendations transformed our very dated and cluttered house into an exceptionally pleasant and harmonious showpiece. The net result was a relatively quick and profitable sale in a challenging real estate market. Obviously pleased with our first association with Sue, we again called upon her services as an interior designer to help us with the process of decorating our new home. We are tremendously delighted with the results. In addition to being very friendly, professional and competent, Sue has a keen eye for colour and coordination. She can mix and match colours perfectly, and we found her choices to be very current and appropriate. Her insight and expertise in interior design is exactly what we needed, and as a bonus,…she is truly a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend Sue Kempton to anyone who is planning to sell their house, or who wants to enrich the appearance and comfort of their existing home.