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Client Testimonial:

Just wanted to share with you the great news! Our house was shown to one
family the 1st day on the market and went immediately under contract. We attribute this to all the hard work you both did. It's almost too bad no one else got to see it! We have shared with many how wonderful you both are to work with.
 
Thanks again,
The Dellinger's
Colorado/Texas


"We loved Lucy she was great and my house makes so much more sense now. We love it! We also used a couple of Lucy's people for other things and they were great and had good things to say about Lucy, too.

Kamira and Daniel Black
Colorado Springs, CO

 
  we design your home to sell
Presentation Is Everything, LLC, is the only national award winning staging and redesign company in Colorado Springs...... making the most of your living space. Lucy Butcher and her caring team of experts bring their professionalism and enthusiasm into your home as they quickly spin their magic while designing your home to sell for top dollar and far quicker in this slow market.

Whether preparing a home for sale or redesigning your existing living space, Lucys 20+ years of design, staging and organizing experience means dedication to not only meeting, but exceeding your expectations


People form an impression of a home the moment they pull into the driveway and within seconds of entering the front door, they can ‘feel’ whether or not it could be their next home. It’s all about details--- spotlessly clean, warm color on the walls, lighting, a spacious look and feel, fresh smell, inviting furniture arrangements.

Real estate home staging, is a professional, highly specialized technique that turns a drab, uninspired property into a dynamic home in which buyers can picture themselves living there. Realtors and homeowners alike look to Lucy and her team of skilled master stagers to give homes the “model home” effect. At Presentation Is Everything, LLC, the difference IS in the details!

  • Saves money because existing furnishings, artwork and accessories are used

  • Creates a visual experience and a feeling of emotional wellbeing for potential buyers

  • Showcases the property so that it stands out from competing properties in the same price range

  • Works in any property, regardless of size, age or type of furnishings

Staging turns your home into a place that a potential buyer wants to live by accentuating the space, not the things in it.


Interior redesign makes the most out of your living space by using your existing artwork, furniture and accessories in a totally new, fresh and creative way.

  • Buying a lot of new, expensive furniture

  • Throwing away everything you own

  • Criticizing how you have decorated or arranged your space. You want your home to reflect your personality and preferences – while you live there.

“Thanks to Lucy and Presentation Is Everything, LLC, my listings have been selling in record time and for top dollar!” Debbie Reardon of The Platinum Group Realtors in Colorado Springs.

 


When evaluating or researching Real Estate Stagers and/or Redesigners, here are some key questions to ask (along with the qualifications of our expert Designers with Presentation Is Everything, LLC).

  • Are you professionally trained and certified?
    Yes. We received our interior redesign and real estate staging certification from Interior Arrangements, Inc. and then completed a Master’s Course from Interior Arrangements, Inc. in August 2006. BONUS: We are award winning from IRIS (Interior Redesign Industry Specialists) – “First Place Living Room Design” in 2006 and “Best Staged Room” in 2007 (votes from our peers and national instructors).

  • Do you have a portfolio with examples of your work?
    Yes. Please see a sample of our work on the Portfolio page on our website. “Before” and “After“ pictures are the BEST way to determine the quality of work. NOTE: Be sure the “before” and “after” pictures are taken from the exact same location.

  • Do you have a website?
    Yes. Our website is information packed with: Staged Homes 4 Sale page where all of our staged homes are featured as a free added marketing tool for our clients and Realtors, a Portfolio of “before” and “after” pictures, Staging Statistics, Services provided, Rave Reviews, Presentation Is Everything, LLC, in the news, information about the owner, etc.

  • May I see testimonials from your clients?
    Yes. Please refer to the Rave Reviews page on our website for a sample of what our clients say about us.

  • Do you carry liability insurance?
    Yes. The items in our client’s homes are just as important to us.

  • Do you have your own inventory?
    Yes. We have an extensive inventory of accessories, artwork, greenery, etc. available for rental. We are constantly bringing in new items to keep the inventory up-to-date with the latest décor trends.

  • How much redesign/real estate staging experience do you have?
    Over the last 5 plus years of staging and redesigning, we have logged over 2700 hours of hands on staging. This does not include the hours spent with our clients during our comprehensive consultations.

  • What services do you offer?
    We offer interior redesign (home owners), real estate staging (home sellers) and consultations (staging, design, color). See our Services page for detailed descriptions. Rather than offer a little bit of everything, these are the services we specialize in.

  • What affiliations do you have?
    We’ve been a member of the Interior Redesign Industry Specialists (IRIS) (www.weredesign.com)  since April 2005, an affiliate member of the Women’s Council of Realtors, Pikes Peak Realtor Association, National Association of Professional Organizers, National Speakers Association, and an alumni member of Interior Arrangements, Inc (IAI – (www.interiorarrangements.com)  since January 2005.

  • How do you charge?
    We charge by the hour. On average, our team can accomplish more than most Redesigners and Real Estate Stagers in a shorter amount of time, due to our vast training and experience.

    ……most importantly, meet your stager/redesigner personally and talk to them to determine their level of professionalism and their client etiquette.

    We’d be happy to talk or meet with you – Contact Us today!

We accept Visa and Mastercard

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"Studies have shown that Staged homes can sell up to three times faster  than homes that are not staged." -  San Francisco Chronicle.

NEW!!
Staged listings are advertised FREE on our site.

 

"All the fees," Marlee Franzen says, "are still less than our mortgage payment for an empty house."

Military Spouse Magazine
Nov/December 2006

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The numbers
tell the story...
 

"Staging speeds up sales in a sluggish market and can bump up prices 2% to 10% in a moderate market.  The biggest advantage occurs with luxury homes or in a market with bidding wars over properties, where effective staging can boost prices by 30% to 50%."- Wall Street Journal, 2.30.03

According to the National Association of Realtors, for every dollar sellers put into staging, the sellers get $4.00 back.  The average increase over the listing price is 6.32%, enough to cover your realtor fees.  On a $500,000 house the added value of staging is $32,000.00!
Article by Teri Clark, in Homeowner's Choice Magazine, February 2006

 
 
   
  Colorado Springs, CO 719-638-4395


 
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Star Interior Solutions
 

Association of REALTORS
 

 
Interior Redesign Directory
 


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