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I hired Karen of Staging Solutions to update and
stage my home which I was selling. The entire
interior (over 3,000 sq ft) and exterior had not
been painted, no fixtures had been replaced and
the bathrooms had not been updated for years.
(Picture a SHINY gold 1970's bathroom.) The
first thing I noticed was how excited Karen was
to work on the project and how quickly she saw
all the best features of the house and started
coming up with ideas of how they could be
emphasized. I especially liked how she started
the project by asking me what my goals were and
then asked me how I felt about what she was
envisioning after she was able to look around.
Because of the paint colors she chose for the
entire house (from exterior brick work down to
kitchen cupboards), the way she used our own
artwork and furniture and her artistic placement
of every single item (down to books and candles
and other family knickknacks) she created a
house that looked modern and visually cohesive.
We sold our house in 8 days and I know the work
she did was a key part in that. I had friends
who had seen the house before Karen's
improvements and then after who said, "The house
looks gorgeous! Sure it will go super quick."
And- "The house looks AMAZING! I love the colors
you chose." Another: "It is staged beautifully
Jackie." I absolutely recommend Karen for your
project. She is wonderful to work with and her
results are beautiful.
Jackie Austin |
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"Energetic, bright and full of great staging
ideas at a minimal cost. Karen is extremely
helpful to my clients and the results are
fabulous. Karen is great to work with."
George Brookhart |
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I have found Karen's recommendations to my
clients over the years to be "spot on!" Every
home that she has done for me where the client
follows her recommendations has sold quickly. I
had one situation where I tried for weeks to get
her into a listing that was going no where.
After some firm persuasion on my part, Karen
came in, told them what to do and not to do and
they listened. I re-activated the house at the
same price and in 10 days had TONS of showings,
feedback that was highly complimentary as too
condition and a full price contract. Can't ask
for more than that!
Scott O. Miller |
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"As a realtor for over 13 years I was hesitant to
hire a staging company. I was referred to Karen by
an associate. After meeting with her I
decided to give her a try. It was the best decision
I made and I will not list another home without
Staging Solutions going out there first."
Jay Fischetti
Keller Williams Select Realtors
Columbia, MD |
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"Staging Solutions is our exclusive vendor of
choice for home staging. Karen came highly
recommended to us by our friends at Pulte Homes.
Karen is fabulous! She has a talent for creating
�the wow effect� from the most meager resources.
She can turn a pig�s ear into a silk purse. Our
buyers love Karen! She is reliable, friendly and
very professional. In today's market, if you want
to get a home sold, you need Karen Lawlor."
Earl Robinson
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Ryland Homes |
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"My property was on the market for 79 days before
it went under contract. I got 1 offer for 96.8% of
the purchase price. The 3rd quarter average for
that area was 95.2%. The house was listed at
249,900 and is under contract for 242,000. While
the house was listed, the consistent comment was
how well it showed. Every agent mentioned they
loved the staging job. The selling agent mentioned
that the staging set the house apart from the
competition in that market. Thanks Karen for all
of your help. I really appreciate your help from
the color scheme, the furniture choice, right down
to the little knick knacks. Your special touch and
dedication really showed. I look forward to
working with you again."
Steve Thomas
Keller Williams Realty
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Karen,
Thank you for all of your help in preparing my
home for sale. My home was listed for about 7 days
and we had an offer! I believe your assistance in
opening up the space was a large part of the home
selling so quickly. Thank you again.
Christina Pettit
Columbia, MD |
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Karen,
I just wanted to thank you again for all your help
in staging our home so it looked more attractive
to buyers. My property was on the market for 5
months before you staged it, and we had 2
contracts within 30 days after you staged it. I am
very excited and just wanted to say that without
your help I don�t believe we would have been able
to move into our new Ryland home. We both truly
appreciate everything you have done for us.
Melissa & Greg Mumma
Glen Burnie, MD |
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Karen,
My clients are ecstatically happy with what you
did with their home. I am singing your praises to
all the agents at KW - Millersville and beyond.
Beverly Gordon
Keller Williams Realty Flagship of Maryland |
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"The home staging was a pleasant experience. You
were very knowledgeable and have creative ideas.
You were a great help and I will gladly recommend
you to others."
Mariane Hays
Frederick, MD |
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Karen,
I wanted to let you know that after being on the
market for 6 months, we sold our home 6 days after
you staged it, and we are now in our new Pulte
home! We had so many comments made on the way you
staged our home. We would have never thought to do
those things. Thank you so much for your efforts.
We thought our home looked really cool after the
staging and you did a great job!
Bud & Judy Haddaway
Easton, MD |
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"Oh my goodness what you did was awesome. I know
that was a lot of work. That was the best money I
ever spent. There was no way I could have told her
what to do. I just don�t want to see things sit on
the market."
Margaret Melvin
Keller Williams Select Realtors
Columbia, MD |
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Karen,
I felt that you were very knowledgeable about home
staging was very pleased at how open you were to
my suggestions. I�m sure my home will sell faster
due to the home staging efforts.
(Home sold in 6 days after staging.)
Jane Johnson
Laurel, MD
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Karen,
The home staging experience was amazing! I may
never have �little collectibles� again. This
process will be helpful in setting up my new home.
You are a lovely person and I enjoyed having you
in my home. Thank you very much for this awakening
experience.
Shirley Shmelyun
Westminster, MD |
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Hi Karen,
Wanted to let you know that after you staged my
home, I had three offers in 6 days! I accepted one
offer last night which was exactly one week after
my home went on the multiple listings.
Thanks a million! You are awesome.
Linda Bartkowski & Bonnie Rupprecht |
