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Staging FAQs: What About Virtual Staging?

Staging FAQs-it’s b-a-a-a-c-k! Snappy answers to your most pressing questions about preparing your property for sale, Virtual Staging has been a hot topic lately. Essentially photo-shopping furniture/furnishings into shots of…

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FAQs: Why Bother Staging in a Seller’s Market?

Welcome back to FAQs: answers to today’s most pertinent questions about Home Staging and Interior Decorating, The Refreshed Home-style!  Yes, why WOULD a seller go through the bother of Staging…

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Staging FAQs: Can I Pay You at Closing?

Welcome back to Staging FAQs where the Home Staging experience is de-mystified TRH-style…that is you learn, smile, and get back to your life, all in 400 words or less.  The very short…

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Staging FAQs: “SO- What’s WRONG with My Wallpaper??”

Welcome back to FAQs-the series where the specialty is snappy answers to your most burning questions on home decor, and home selling. “SO-what’s WRONG with my wallpaper??” is a big,…

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Staging FAQs: What is a Buyer’s Consult?

FAQs is an on-going series that answers the questions I hear most often. USUALLY in 4oo words or less, but this is really a two-fer, so loosening up on that part. Last post…

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Staging FAQs: Why Can`t Buyers Just Use Their Imagination?

Welcome back to FAQs, an on-going series that answers the questions I hear most, in 400 words or less. This questions comes up whenever a seller does not like, or…

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Staging FAQs: What Are the Statistics of Your Success?

FAQs is a new, and on-going series that answers your questions  about Home Staging, Interior Decorating, or The Refreshed Home-each in 400 words or less. You can click here to read earlier…

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Staging FAQs: Who Pays?

Another good question, and easier to answer! The Refreshed Home creates good plans, helps people make wise decisions, so they can get on with their life.  SO-anyone looking for this to happen could be…

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Staging FAQs: What Does Staging Cost?

Have a love/hate relationship with this question…it’s  the question most everyone wants to ask first.  Many do-why not, it’s important and valid– but in my experience few really listen to the answer.…

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Staging FAQs: What is Staging?

Staging FAQs: What is Staging? Truth be told, I have a love/hate relationship with the word ‘Staging”. It’s the word/concept what most people recognize, but there are so many misconceptions…and it just…

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Marie approaches her recommendations with a down-to-earth sensibility and is also a lot of fun! I have a new friend.

– Susan Sachs, Chappaqua

After Marie staged our house, we had second thoughts about leaving. Couldn't believe we live here.

– Paula and Roger, Hastings-on-Hudson

I don’t always like deferring to experts, but my investment was paid back approximately 20:1.

– Thor Mann, Croton-on-Hudson

Marie has a skill set that is professional and gentle. She removes a homeowner's stress and feeling of being overwhelmed.

– Bonnie Stein, Julia B Fee, Rye

Marie was very easy to work with. I wish we had used her expertise years ago!

– Barry Zelin, Ardsley

Marie Graham gets 5 stars from us! She was spot on in knowing exactly how our house should look for the photographs and the showings.

– Charlotte and Hal, Ardsley

Marie helped us with both selling our old home and decorating our new home. She recommends practical items of good value and is so committed to the details.

– Sandy McCormick Sleepy Hollow

I'm very thankful for Marie's excellent suggestions, from paint colors to floor finishes. We had 3 offers and sold above the asking price!

– George Casale, Bronxville

Marie is the color whisperer. We wanted totally new colors, and now our home is colorful, energizing and harmonious. Our friends comment on how welcoming and warm it is.

– Lesa Rader

She is smart, funny, engaging, with a great eye and creative ideas that we’ve implemented ourselves. I highly recommend her!

– Nan F., White Plains

She’s through and goes throught your home without judgment, providing recommendations with absolutely no pressure.

– Karen Dreher, New Rochelle