Style strategies to prepare your home for sale
As a professional home stager, my passion is helping others with the transformation of their homes from ordinary to spectacular! I use my design background and formal training as an ASP® stager to quickly determine the most cost-effective and efficient way to enhance the home to make it more appealing and marketable to buyers. By using proven strategies, creativity and my attention to detail, I help sellers get top dollar for their properties.
Graduate, The Ohio State University
and long-time Columbus resident
Affiliated with Dublin Chamber of Commerce, Greater Dublin Realty Association, Hilliard Area Realty Association, Northwest Area Realty Association
Testimonials From Satisfied Clients
"I closed yesterday morning. I can't thank you enough for all your help and support. WOW! The house sold in 4 days from the listing. I'm still pinching myself. Working with you paid off! Thanks again for your outstanding services."
Mandy Bonnette
"Initially, we did not know what a stager could do to help sell our home. You made a comprehensive list of suggestions that updated our home and focused on relevant details appealing to a potential buyer. Your suggestions rapidly paid off. The house sold in 40 days during winter in a terrible housing market. We thank you ever so much."
Don and Brenda Schmoeger
"Stella's knowledge and enthusiasm for staging a house definitely helped us sell ours. Although we were very attached to our personal photos and accessories, we followed Stella's advice and staged our home according to her recommendations. Our home was very livable and comfortable while it was staged for sale. In today's market, selling a home is difficult, but selling a home 'for sale by owner' is even more of a challenge. We had an offer and CLOSED 6 short weeks after working with Stella. We couldn't have sold our home so quickly without her expertise."
Sharon and David Ochoa
"We moved into our new home and are getting settled. It was quite a project since were downsizing and we're really glad that we did.
Thank you very much for the great help that you gave us in preparing our house for sale. At first it seemed overwhelming, but your suggestions were right on target. When we were ready to show the house, we felt very comfortable that it looked its best. Since we sold the house so quickly (5 days!!!), we're confident that your input was extremely important.
We appreciated that you didn't ask us to go out and buy a lot of new things; instead, you chose furniture and decorative objects that we had. Our laundry room needed some paint touchups and you found a matching color. Your fix-up suggestions for the master bedroom were perfect—adding pillows and shams was a good touch. The only new things we bought were towels and paint for the laundry room!
We are very happy with the service you provided and we appreciated your good humor when our dog, Georgie, decided to chew on one of your shoes. If we ever need decorating help again, we'll certainly call on you and will recommend your services to our friends."
Larry and Martha Heider
Delaware, OH
"Thank you again for the outstanding help you provided. I never expected that my home would sell so quickly in this real estate market! My friends and neighbors who saw the "before and after" were completely amazed at how much better my house looked. Your ideas are brilliant and you are easy to work with. I tell everyone that I wish I had hired you a lot sooner."
Joanne M. Eyerly
"As a builder, Stella helped bring me up to speed as to what today's buyers are looking for when it comes to interior design. She was extremely helpful and handled the entire selection process for a condo we recently renovated for resale. The finished result far exceeded my expectations and will definitely enhance the overall value and salability of the property. I could not have had the same results without her input."
Tom Bell, President, Bell Homes
"'We sold our home in 32 days!' Yes, it sounds like a commercial. Stella guided us and we arranged the furniture and pictures to highlight the finer points of the house. She's a delight to work with and we highly recommend her to stage your house."
Sally Heximer and Rich Vedell
"When you came to my house, I had it 'just the way I wanted it.' You taught me that when selling your house you need to provide a setting that everyone can see themselves in. De-clutter and neutralize was your mantra. I listened, it worked and someone bought my house. Thank you for your assistance."
Deborah Morgan
"Thank you very much for your most professional assistance in the staging of one of my listings. We had many showings on the property with no offers. Within two showings after your expert advice, the home was in contract!!! Needless to say, I will be calling on you for help with any future 'troublesome' listings."
Bob Miller, ABR, CRS, GRI, CLHMS
CBR $25 Million Club, past CBR President
RE/MAX Premier Choice
"Several years ago, we tried to sell our house without success. Recently, we put our house on the market again and decided to have it staged by Stella Pseekos. Stella was very creative and offered great suggestions about arranging furniture and removing clutter to make the house look more inviting. She was very thorough and her recommendations required minimal investment, if any. We were thrilled when we received an offer on our house within 18 days! Incredible! Thank you, Stella."
Laura and Joe Lawless
"After Stella Pseekos with Styled to Sell worked her magic on our listing, buyer interest elevated, creating urgency in a sluggish market. The home sold within
10 days of staging at 96 percent of list price, two percent higher than average. We've seen first hand that staged homes sell faster and for more money."
Marty Soller, Coldwell Banker King Thompson
"You have a gift of turning an empty space into a warm and inviting home. Many of the potential buyers remarked at the wonderful taste the sellers had and how nicely furnished the condo was. The fact that buyers didn't know the home was staged shows how well you do your work. Your staging showed potential buyers how to furnish some of the 'difficult' areas. Without your ability to help buyers visualize the home furnished, this property would have been on the market for a longer time. You were an important part of the marketing team."
Jim and Cassie Rehl, HER Real Living
"You gave us great tips to update the house which made a huge difference. We closed within six weeks and the buyers were the first ones to look at it. You're a remarkable professional who knows what she is talking about. I'd strongly recommend your services to anyone planning to sell in this competitive market."
Mrs. Joshi
"Thank you very much for your extremely professional presentation. The unusual architectural style of the house made the creation of a desirable 'look and feel' difficult. Your methodology, written and verbal solutions were on point and valuable. And to the bottom line, the property is in contract. Again, thank you! I look forward to the opportunity to work with you in the future."
Phil Giessler, Cam Taylor Realtors
"I want to thank you for the wonderful job you did staging my listing. The sellers enjoyed working with you and implemented your suggestions throughout the home. Your staging absolutely had an impact on the number of showings and quick contract that we received. Thank you again for your help."
Dee Ann Couche, ABR, Coldwell Banker King Thompson
"When the realtor suggested using a stager, I was skeptical. I had moved before and felt very confident in the process. I knew how to de-clutter and make the house look attractive. Because of the slow economy, I decided to give Stella a try. I was very impressed at our initial meeting. Stella is organized and she clearly stated what needed to be done. Also, she gave several options based on my budget. I took her advice, the house was transformed and sold very quickly!"
D. Willmarth
"I just was looking at your website -- I have the buyers for 2226 Bold Venture -- they are in the process of inspecting now, and then we are fully under contract! WHAT A DIFFERENCE HERE! We saw it before, and they wouldn't even consider buying it. You made it sale-able!"
Casey Ganger, Century 21 Joe Walker & Assoc.
"Stella was a great help in staging my condo. Her interior design skills, personality and direct nature helped to get the job done quickly and efficiently. She worked with my budget and recommended ideas to help my condo sell."
Lee Wolf – James