Home staging is optimizing marketing exposure through professional home design to showcase the most positive
features of a property.  Depersonalizing the home to appeal to the widest buying audience with the highest rate of
return on invested time and financial resources.  Home staging is an affordable way to obtain the highest price for a
home in the least amount of time.

VERBAL HOME CONSULTATION

An abbreviated verbal report is provided to the owner on site including recommendations for improving flow, editing
and packing, and basic improvements necessary to showcase their home.  This is limited to one hour and
available through Realtors with a coupon at no cost to the Seller.  

SHOWCASE REPORT

The Showcase Report is a detailed curb to backyard fence staging analysis for the creation of a warm, inviting and
neutral environment..  Working with the homeowner, we establish the groundwork for making the right first
impression and getting top dollar for your home.   This report is provided in writing and consists of
recommendations for implementation by the homeowner to finish the recommended changes themselves, or
partially or totally by the Cottages and Castles team as outlined in the bid for services.

BID FOR SERVICES

Based on the homeowners'  budget, we will prepare a bid for services for the changes outlined in the Showcase
Report., which will include the cost of our service as well as any contractors required, furniture purchase or rental,
accessories, plants, yard clean-up, etc.  Our goal is to use the homeowners furniture and accessories and only
add items where there is a significant return on the investment.

HANDS-ON STAGING

Our services include complete interior and exterior staging using existing homeowner décor, rented furnishings or
a combination of both.  We offer this service for 1 room to the entire home.  

WALK-THRU

A property walk through is provided prior to your first Broker’s open house as a courtesy to make sure the home is
in top showing condition.  This service is provided with the Showcase Report through Hands-On Staging.
interior staging and design
Serving Los Angeles, Ventura & Orange Counties