HOME STAGING TESTIMONIALS
"We called Fabulous Staging to help us move into our new home in Sidney BC after living in a house in Ontario for 43 years. Liz and Charlie were truly fabulous. They got us through a difficult, and at times overwhelming, transition. They guided us with the placement of furniture, taking a lot of the burden of pushing, pulling and lifting off our shoulders. When it came to deciding what to keep and what we needed to add to refresh our look, their advice was spot on. Liz and Charlie are amazing at hanging pictures and conceptualizing space. They helped us see our furniture and art with new eyes, and gave us a fresh new look for our new home. For any transitions in housing or decorating, we would recommend Fabulous Staging without hesitation."
Susan & Steve K., Victoria, BC
"My realtor suggested that I have my home staged before putting it on the market, to enhance its features. He arranged for Liz and Charlie to show up and work their magic on a four bedroom, four level spilt home. Five hours later, after rearranging armoires, chests, beds, mirrors, and a zillion framed works of art, they completed the daunting task. The house was transformed! The bedrooms looked so inviting I was sorry that I hadn't done something similar years earlier.
Liz has a marvellous eye for detail and design. She is creative, respectful of her client's wishes, and has an excellent work ethic.
My realtor said that the house showed very well, thanks to Liz and Charlie. It sold within 3 weeks!
I was so impressed with Liz's skill in hanging mirrors and artwork, I asked her to come to my new home to perform her magic again. This time she brought along a new team member, also named Liz, who was equally professional and competent. And this time, I'm privileged to enjoy the fruits of their labour from the beginning.
My home looks fabulous!"
As usual you’ve exceeded our expectations .. the house looks totally incredible! YOU ARE THE BEST!”
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“Liz and Susan showed the ultimate in professionalism and design when I contracted them to create my new
Vancouver Yaletown office. WOW! What an incredible transformation - from a tired, disjointed commercial office
space to a knockout chic, hip new office suite. Their keen eye for detail, exquisite taste in design, and the furnishings
and accessories they sourced to style it, resulted in exactly the elegant, FABULOUS image my company was looking
for.”
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“Straight out of Architectural Digest”
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"Working with Liz & Charlie has made the furnishing of our condominium show suites very simple. Without a question
our recent sales success of finished inventory has been assisted greatly by involving The FABULOUS Team. We plan
to use them on future projects."
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"Liz and Charlie took one look at our place and seemed to know exactly what to do! They brought the best out of our
home and played an essential role in its record breaking sale - 3 hrs! They demonstrated outstanding knowledge,
expertise and application of design principles, transforming our home into a magazine ad, while enabling us to
comfortably maintain our living space and activities. They worked collaboratively and sensitively with us to make the
process smooth, comfortable, and fun!"
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“Thank you for the fantastic job you did for my clients. We received THREE offers within 24 hours and ended up
getting $11,000 above asking price. It was such a pleasure working with you and I am sure that my clients received
more money for their home because of the emotions created by the way their home looked and felt. As a Real Estate
Professional I am happy to promote you and your FABULOUS services to my clients so they can maximize their return
on investment.”
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“My experience with Liz Mackay & Susan Hargraves surpassed my highest expectations of home staging design
and quality. My condo lacked the finishing details and décor that I felt were necessary to ask top dollar when I listed
to sell. This talented team used their incredible imaginative design flair to transform my bachelor apartment into an
upscale Manhattan loft .. the result was an absolutely gorgeous space in every detail.
With the help of their staging skills, I asked well above the appraisal value of my home, and it sold in a week at close
to list price. Words can hardly convey how impressed I am with the experience they provided .. I can attest to their
claim that they ‘ONLY do FABULOUS’!” A job well done, Liz & Susan – I am your biggest fan!”
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“Liz and Charlie did a fabulous job helping us reorganize and decorate our home. They shared their design expertise
and creative techniques on how to make our belongings and home look more beautiful. They assessed each room
thoroughly and we were amazed and impressed at how easily they were able to transform the space with simple yet
affordable changes. We saw an instant improvement and loved the results!”
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"Having a tired looking former rental property to sell in a tough market, I called Fabulous Home Staging. Liz and her
team quickly arranged for trades people to come in and clean, paint, and repair the interior & exterior, and spruce
up the yard. The entire house and its 2-bedroom suite were then staged with beautiful contemporary furniture, art,
and accessories. The result was simply knockout! In spite of very slow market conditions and several competing
properties, the listing generated a lot of interest and sold in three days for only $2,500 under my list price of $549,000!
The property was so transformed that upon viewing the photos on-line, even my own daughter didn’t recognize the
house.”
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“Liz has fabulous taste and a great eye for detail. She and her team do an excellent job and I would recommend her
company to anyone needing home staging.”
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“Liz and her team have been a pleasure to work with. Liz is a true professional with a great eye for detail, and
knows how to showcase a space to highlight its best features, using their large inventory of furniture, art pieces, and
accessories. We have been very happy with the results”.
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“We recently had to sell an apartment strata property in downtown Victoria, which we had been leasing out for a
year. The apartment was located in a lovely neighbourhood, in an upscale building, but we knew it would not show
to advantage as an empty shell. Liz transformed the apartment into a space that made buyers want to live there.
Her service was prompt, and lived up to all promises. The furniture, art and live plants were beautiful, and of a high
standard – Liz’s sense of colour and design is wonderful. We appreciated her attention to detail, and to making her
design “just right” for our space. Thanks for a very positive staging experience!”
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“Liz and Charlie totally exceeded my expectations when they performed a ‘ReDesign’ of our “beach-house” home in
Vancouver! Our home looks lighter, brighter, and MUCH newer! You truly have a gift! My husband was particularly
impressed with how you were able to “re-invent” uses for pieces we already owned! All my neighbours have fallen in
love with the fresh new look of our home. I can’t thank you enough. It was well worth the investment we made!”
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Our most over-the-top testimonial, from a stressed out family transferred to Edmonton, Alberta
Dear Liz,
Rob and I would like to thank you for all the incredible work you have done when staging our home for sale in Victoria. Your initial consultation was extraordinarily helpful in identifying must-do projects, several weeks in advance of listing. Your advice is unbiased and extraordinary.
The day of the staging I left work feeling anxious, not sure what to expect on my arrival home. The night before our house had been in a mortifying, chaotic state – and then 24 hrs later it was completely transformed. Perfection! ... I was speechless! I felt as if I was experiencing an HGTV “Big Reveal” moment as that is exactly what you and your team had done. Your extraordinary talent and wisdom resulted in a market-ready home! We cannot thank you enough!
The stress of having to list our home due to a forced job transfer was alleviated in a heartbeat. When I called my husband Rob he thought I was upset ... NO! I was overwhelmed with emotion … crying and smiling at the same time.
What you did took a huge weight off our shoulders and I would happily pay 10 times as much for your guidance and support.
Many of my work colleagues have visited our home or viewed our photos and cannot stop raving about your services. Everyone admired your ability to showcase our house to its full potential with tasteful art, and some key loaned pieces which greatly enhanced our basic family furnishings. You incorporated our pieces but added so many special touches I can’t even begin to describe them.
We were especially touched by your sensitivity to the emotion that comes with leaving our home behind.
You will love the insights & comment of our 9 year old. Here is what she said as she entered the house: “Whoa, Whoa, whoa, WOW! Mummy, it’s beautiful ... the ladies must have worked all day, oh my gosh She touched the cowhide with her toes and uttered a very long, “Coooooool !”
Imagine the joy of a little girl – who in this moment could say ... “See Mommy, its okay, this is our home and now someone else will love it as much as we do, and now you can relax!” Honestly, with each passing corner and into every room her expression of joy only increased. Emily concluded sitting at the kitchen table with a wistful look and question: “Mummy could we just keep all of this the same ... this is beautiful and I don’t want to live in an ugly house again.”
From the bottom of our hearts – thank you for your kindness, care and understanding. You organized this - you had staff and all of the special little things I did not have to worry about. Your taste was suitable to a family home, but your staging talents really notched our property up to a higher level!
The combination of professionalism, caring support and comprehensive service were priceless. I cannot believe how fortunate we were to find you!
Best and warmest regards to you and your team
Donna Hooper & Rob Dodds, Victoria, BC
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Dear Liz,
Rob and I would like to thank you for all the incredible work you have done when staging our home for sale in Victoria. Your initial consultation was extraordinarily helpful in identifying must-do projects, several weeks in advance of listing. Your advice is unbiased and extraordinary.
The day of the staging I left work feeling anxious, not sure what to expect on my arrival home. The night before our house had been in a mortifying, chaotic state – and then 24 hrs later it was completely transformed. Perfection! ... I was speechless! I felt as if I was experiencing an HGTV “Big Reveal” moment as that is exactly what you and your team had done. Your extraordinary talent and wisdom resulted in a market-ready home! We cannot thank you enough!
The stress of having to list our home due to a forced job transfer was alleviated in a heartbeat. When I called my husband Rob he thought I was upset ... NO! I was overwhelmed with emotion … crying and smiling at the same time.
What you did took a huge weight off our shoulders and I would happily pay 10 times as much for your guidance and support.
Many of my work colleagues have visited our home or viewed our photos and cannot stop raving about your services. Everyone admired your ability to showcase our house to its full potential with tasteful art, and some key loaned pieces which greatly enhanced our basic family furnishings. You incorporated our pieces but added so many special touches I can’t even begin to describe them.
We were especially touched by your sensitivity to the emotion that comes with leaving our home behind.
You will love the insights & comment of our 9 year old. Here is what she said as she entered the house: “Whoa, Whoa, whoa, WOW! Mummy, it’s beautiful ... the ladies must have worked all day, oh my gosh She touched the cowhide with her toes and uttered a very long, “Coooooool !”
Imagine the joy of a little girl – who in this moment could say ... “See Mommy, its okay, this is our home and now someone else will love it as much as we do, and now you can relax!” Honestly, with each passing corner and into every room her expression of joy only increased. Emily concluded sitting at the kitchen table with a wistful look and question: “Mummy could we just keep all of this the same ... this is beautiful and I don’t want to live in an ugly house again.”
From the bottom of our hearts – thank you for your kindness, care and understanding. You organized this - you had staff and all of the special little things I did not have to worry about. Your taste was suitable to a family home, but your staging talents really notched our property up to a higher level!
The combination of professionalism, caring support and comprehensive service were priceless. I cannot believe how fortunate we were to find you!
Best and warmest regards to you and your team
Donna Hooper & Rob Dodds, Victoria, BC
"Thank you very much, your service was fantastic!"
"Our home in the prestigious Gordon Point Estates had been on the market a year when we decided to change realtors. Even though our home was beautifully furnished, our new realtor suggested bringing in Fabulous Home Staging to give our home a fresh look. By rearranging our furniture and adding in a few new accessories, we were amazed at what Liz and her team did. Our living room went from a cozy feeling to an absolutely grand look … and they continued throughout the house. Our home was sold in 4 days!!! We were so pleased with Liz and her team that we had her design the layout of the furniture placement for our new home.
Thanks! Liz and your team for your expertise!!!"
Arlene & Bob
Gordon Point Estates
"Fabulous Home Staging is an amazing and professional company. As soon as I met Liz, I knew she would be a great asset in getting my condo SOLD. She first gave constructive advice on renovating and depersonalizing, and upon completion, she & her staff promptly staged my condo with modern furniture, beautiful art & tasteful accessories. The result was nothing less than exquisite! For the excellent service provided, the cost was both reasonable & fair. Thanks to her help my condo sold quickly. I highly recommend Fabulous Home Staging."
Samir Saeed, Victoria B.C.
"When we recently moved from an ultra-modern suburban house to a heritage home in downtown Victoria, we hired the team from Fabulous Home Staging to assist us with their move-in service.
“Amazing” and “Fabulous” barely begin to describe the result! Their eye for design, aesthetic flow and attention to detail were impressive. We are absolutely thrilled with their suggestions for the layout of our rooms, and their placement of our furniture & artwork. Liz, Susan and the Fabulous team provided us with a preliminary plan so that the movers could get most of our furniture into the “right” rooms; then, on the day of the “Staging For Living”, the team adjusted the furniture placement, selected and hung our artwork & mirrors, and carefully accessorized each room.
We could not have achieved such a beautiful feeling without their expertise. For example, by simply turning a table 90 degrees and relocating two tall cabinets to another wall, our dining room just ‘opened up’! Prior to their visit, we rarely sat in our living room – after the work from the Fabulous team, we are using this room all the time! Everyone is gravitating to this area, as it is so open and comfortable. The hanging of our artwork was a delight. It is perfectly coordinated, and each piece is hung at the correct height. (I now realize I have been hanging my paintings at the wrong height for years J). The placement of colours and shapes makes the rooms connect beautifully, and we are enjoying our large collection of unique and treasured items more than ever.
I was impressed with the team’s knowledge, professionalism & ideas, and their ability to work with all of the things I loved. Our house is definitely a home now.
Many people wait until they are selling to “stage” their home. I would absolutely recommend that you consider “staging your home for living” as soon as you move into it. We are using every room in our new home and have found the transition from contemporary suburban to inner city historical Victorian, with the help of the Fabulous Home Staging team, to be effortless and delightful."
Susan & Steve K., Victoria, BC