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Lane B.
04/2022
interior designers, home staging
+ 0 moreI cannot speak highly enough of Carol and her team! My team has been using her services for over three years now. She is timely, communicative, fairly priced, has a great eye for design, and truly professional. She is a vendor who truly has the client's best interest in mind. I would recommend her to anyone looking for staging or interior design!
Description of Work: Real Estate Staging
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Frederick I.
12/2020
home staging
+ -1 moreI had a truly amazing experience working with Carol. She staged my Condo beautifully and to make it as competitive as possible for the market. Beyond choosing and arranging furniture and accessories, she also guided us in paint selection and other minor improvements to make the condo shine. Second, Carol was incredibly invested in my customer experience, was flexible, super-professional, and made things as simple and easy as possible for me. Third, Carol is just a lovely person. Positive, caring, generous and a true joy to work with. And, I should mention I had this experience with Carol during the height of COVID pandemic. Despite the crisis Carol was amazing. If you are looking for someone to help you stage your home, I cannot imagine a better choice than Carol!
Description of Work: Carol staged my Condo in Logan Circle (downtown DC) for sale
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$2,400
Jonathan W.
07/2017
home staging
+ -1 moresold quickly.
Description of Work: Had my townhouse in reston staged.
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Carey Y.
07/2016
home staging
+ -1 moreCarol K. came out and did an initial walkthrough with me to get an idea of the space and to talk out a few of her ideas. After receiving a very fair quote along with pictures of previous places she has staged and images of some of the furniture she planned to use, I scheduled her to come out and stage the place and it turned out fantastic. She was able to stage the place while I was at work and when I came home it was like walking into a new place. Her and the movers were also very careful of the walls and moulding, which had just been painted. I'm convinced that her staging was a big factor in why my home sold as quickly as it did. And scheduling to remove the items was also easy, and she was able to do it while I was at work too. Carol was very responsive during the whole process and made everything very easy and stress free, including sending me frequent emails, pictures and updates.
Description of Work: I had an empty 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom two level townhouse that needed to be staged in preparation of putting the house on the market.
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$2,250
Kathleen P.
02/2016
home staging
+ -1 moreunknown
Description of Work: SUPERB. Responsive; listened; and offered excellent advise and recommendations.
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Robert M.
08/2015
home staging, interior designers
+ 0 morePut my home on the market in May. Carole was my stager. Her work was superb, helping to close a sale several weeks ago; the first in my neighborhood in over two months. It's worth noting that I had three competing properties throughout the period, and that two were under-cutting my selling price. In no small part, I credit Carole's work with helping me make the sale. She got things set-up in May, and came by yesterday to retrieve her staging material. She charges a reasonable fee for the staging, and a small rental fee for items that remain in place while the property is on the market.
Description of Work: Staged home for sale; rented household items while the property was available for sale.
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$2,000
Brad H.
07/2015
home staging, interior designers
+ 0 moreI was skeptical at first, but I?m convinced the staging helped sell my house.
Description of Work: Carole did a good job of transforming my man cave into a more marketable product. My real estate agent said everyone had complements when there was an open house.
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$1,150
Frances H.
06/2015
home staging, interior designers
+ 0 moreCarole staged our cluttered townhouse that was overrun by children's toys into a house that showed beautifully. She did an initial walk-through of the house giving very specific advice on pieces of furniture to keep/store, as well as where specific pieces should be moved. We needed a lot of time to get the house ready so she did this 2 months before we were ready to stage. After decluttering many of our things, Carole took about a day to stage our house - I barely recognized it anymore. She transformed our space using most of our own furniture. Our house looked spectacular and the pictures looked even better. Our house took longer to sell than expected due to a slowdown in our neighborhood, but the feedback from realtors was great so we stuck with it and ended up getting a full price offer. The buyers were out of town and never saw the place in person, only pictures and on video so the staging was even more important for us. Carole was also really easy and flexible, we are very happy with her work and would highly recommend her to ANYONE that wants their house to show well!
Description of Work: Carole staged our townhouse for sale using both our own furniture and her accent pieces.
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$1,200
Diana N.
06/2015
home staging
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Description of Work: Carole came in and completely transformed my home. She has a great eye for making rooms look bigger and cleaner. She called me back right away when I initially inquired and was very reliable and punctual throughout. She even came in on a Sunday morning to stage because she knew we needed to get the home on the market that week. I would not hesitate to use her services again!
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$600
Lisa K.
06/2015
home staging, interior designers
+ 0 moreI can't say enough about the amazing job Carole Thomas (Pragmatic Staging Solutions) did for us from beginning to end of our home sale process. During the initial consult, she gave us specific recommendations on every part of our home, including landscaping suggestions for "curb appeal". Her specific recommendations were very detail oriented, so that a homeowner knew exactly what would put the home in the best light for sale. After the initial consult she followed through with contactor recommendations to execute her vision. These contractors all did quality work. When the home updates were complete, she then arranged to stage the home. Our home looked elegant, yet warm and inviting at the same time. Carole is also very responsive to the customer's needs, and will respond in a timely and efficient manner with any requests or issues. I am extremely grateful to Carole, and am confident others would not be disappointed in hiring her for all of their home design and staging needs. A+++++ in everything!!!!
Description of Work: Initial consult, "step by step" instructions for readying our home for sale, recommendations for contractors, staging of home through home sale process.
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$3,400
Julia S.
04/2015
home staging
+ -1 moreIt was absolutley fabulous. Carole was responsive and very enjoyable to work with.
Description of Work: They did a super job coming in, assessing our house and staging it so that it was very beautiful, selling the house in 4 days.
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$1,300
Neal B.
04/2015
home staging, interior designers
+ 0 moreInitially, Carole came through our home and did a consultation recommending what to remove and rearrange. Once we did that, she came back and staged our home before it went on the market. She is amazing at picking just the right colors and pieces to make each room look it's best. After she was done, I couldn't believe how beautiful our home looked. I have told her many times that I wish I hired her earlier. Staging a home is so much more than adding pictures and throw pillows. Carole makes transformations in each and every room utilizing as many of your own items as possible. It's worth every penny since we sold our home in 6 days.
Description of Work: Home staging
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100
Aaron H.
03/2015
home staging, interior designers
+ 0 moreThe staging was very successful. Carole came and whipped the place into showing condition in a couple days, mostly using our own furniture (which kept down the cost), but rearranging it in an effective way and bringing in additional accent pieces and accessories to complete the look. Our condo sold the weekend we put it in the market and, knock on wood, we close on the sale next week, so we were quite happy with the outcome.
Description of Work: Staged our condo for sale
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$800
Victoria R.
11/2014
home staging
+ -1 moreAfter 6 months on the market with no serious offers on our seven bedroom house, it was time to change agents and strategy. I called Carole to get us jump-started. She not only gave me good advice, she also recommended the agent we ended up using and made the house look spectacular Carole came when she said she would be there, did a magnificent job, and got prospective buyers excited about our house.
Description of Work: Provided staging of the house and advice
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$3,000
Julie F.
10/2014
home staging
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David M.
10/2014
home staging
+ -1 moreSee above
Description of Work: We hired Carole at Pragmatic Staging solutions as a recommendation from our real estate agent. At first I had considered "staging it myself" thinking that a stager just shows up with a punch of pillows and fake plants. Boy was I wrong! Carole first came to our house for a consultation. She spet at least two hours with me walking around the entire house providing tips on things to remove, furniture placement, etc. The entire time she was explaining WHY it mattered to a buyer and why it makes a difference. During this walk through she was obviously taking good mental notes on what te color scheme was and exactly what she would need to bring because she showed up with decor that all matched perfectly with the existing colors and decor. She also cleverly used "props" to hide some of the less attractive areas of the home, such as a metal water pipe exposed in the basement. The value was amazing for the price paid. She must have brought in at least 15 -20 nicely framed pictures - replacing most of my artwork. Everything was well balanced...like a "model home." In addition to artwork she brought lamps, props, bedding, pillows, dishes, plants, candles, etc. The house looked amazing and surely helped generate interest in the property. We had a contract on our home in three weeks in a very slow market. I would highly recommend pragmatic staging solutions and would definitely use their services again in the future.
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$700
Angus S.
10/2014
home staging, interior designers
+ 0 moreCarole was awesome! I thoroughly enjoyed using her. She was professional, on time, offered excellent communication and a joy to work with. She has great taste and did an outstanding job showcasing the benefits of each space in our home. I was blown away by what she was able to do so easily with rooms that I thought would be a challenge. I highly recommend using Pragmatic Staging for your staging needs!
Description of Work: Staging of home for sale
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$4,000
Jennifer C.
07/2014
home staging
+ -1 moreCarole advised us on preparing our home for sale. We took her advice and moved most of our belongings into storage. This was a leap of faith, as it was costly and stressful to do so. However, it was totally worth it. Carole staged our home with her beautiful inventory of items. She ensured it looked its very best. We received a great offer the first day our home was on the market. No doubt, this was due to Carole's great eye for design and marketability. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an advantage in a competitive real estate market.
Description of Work: Carole staged our single family home in Vienna for sale.
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$1,200
Cade M.
06/2014
home staging, interior designers
+ 0 moreCarole did a fantastic job staging our vacant Condo. We were highly skeptical of the staging concept, never having staged a property in the past, but thought we'd give it a try at the Realtor's strong suggestion. Once we saw the work that Carole had done we were firm believers in staging. Thanks to Carole the property looked fantastic and sold in less than 24 hours. She was responsive, worked on our time-schedule, and most important had a great sense of style that appealed to potential buyers. We would definitely recommend Carole to friends and family.
Description of Work: Staged a vacant Condo for Sale in Reston, VA.
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$1,500
Angela T.
05/2014
home staging
+ -1 moreCarole did an excellent job staging my townhome for sale! She turned our drab house into a warm and inviting space! Her turnaround was very quick and was able to work around some issues we had in the home. During our walkthrough she gave some very good advice about ways to spruce the home up and make it more appealing. The place turned out wonderful and we had a great response to the listing! I would definitely love to work with Carole again the future!
Description of Work: Staged townhome for sale
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$800
M. Kay G.
05/2013
home staging
+ -1 moreThe company correctly priced the job, arrived when promised, did a beautiful job and reclaimed the furnishings when the condo sold -- again, on time and professionally in every respect. I would definitely use this company again!
Description of Work: The provider staged a condo we had up for sale for months, and within two weeks it sold. The staging was lovely and affordable.
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$762
regina C.
05/2013
home staging
+ -1 moreThe two ladies from Pragmatic were prompt and gave me excellent suggestions in the event we sell our house. I took their advice on colors and the rooms look beautiful. Love the colors. I thought I might have to put in a new kitchen, but they gave me suggestions to update the kitchen and saved me many thousands. I will definitely use their service again. Their advice was very helpful to me and saved me money and a lot of time.
Description of Work: Pragmatic came by to critique my home in the event we sell in the near future. They suggested wall colors, repairs and updating.
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$300
SARAH H.
01/2012
home staging
+ -1 moreOverall, they are excellent and we will continue to use them to help sell our listings. They work closely with us and the sellers to help us ensure that the house looks the best possible before it appears on the market. Their talent and work ethic is amazing. Our sellers have been able to net a higher profit by using these staging services. For a fee of usually anywhere from $2,000-$4,000 the return is far greater.
Description of Work: Carole Thomas and her colleague Julia Margulies staged several listings of ours. We are a mother daughter realtor team at Long and Foster Vienna. The staging of Carole and Julia completely transformed the properties we employed them to stage. One house in particular, they were able to use some of the owner's furniture along with their own accessories and supplemental furniture to make the house look extremely good and marketable.
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$3,000
Peggy N.
03/2011
home staging, interior designers, home & garage organization
+ 1 moreCarole and Julia came to our house to advise us on home renovations. I was completely amazed at how they transformed our rooms from chaotic and cluttered to warm and usable, on a very modest budget. I have hired designers and organizers in the past but the distinguishing feature of Pragmatic Staging is they helped me declutter and organize my home in a way that is sustainable by our family (husband, 3 kids and me). For example, they installed cubbies for my children so they have a permanent (and beautiful) place to keep their shoes, coats, backpacks, homework, calendar, hats, gloves, etc. Carole set up an organized craft area that my daughter now meticulously maintains and we no longer have her craft clutter all over the house. I could write pages of such examples. The main message is Carole and Julia worked tirelessly to help me bring order to my home PERMANENTLY. They went way above and beyond while keeping my costs down. They far exceeded my expectations and brought order to our home in a way that I did not think was possible. I have referred them to friends who have also been thrilled with their work.
Description of Work: Renovated bathroom - new lights, fixtures, mirrors, tile backsplash, shower rod, paint etc. Decluttered and organized family room and basement Redecorated 3 kids bedrooms, including bulletin boards and art Redecorated and reorganized entrance foyer and closets - purchased and installed new chandelier Installed 3 custom cubbies (1 per child) with cork and magnetic boards, shoe racks, hooks for coats and backpacks, shelves for homework, drawers for mittens, etc Reorganized kitchen, purchased and installed new kitchen lighting Reorganized living room Added decorative accents throughout the house
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Contact information
14325 Willard Rd Unit H, Chantilly, VA 20151
http://www.pragmatic-staging.comService hours
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Home Staging,
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FAQ
Pragmatic Staging Solutions is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Pragmatic Staging Solutions accepts the following forms of payment: Check,PayPal
Yes, Pragmatic Staging Solutions offers free project estimates.
No, Pragmatic Staging Solutions does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Pragmatic Staging Solutions does not offer a senior discount.
No, Pragmatic Staging Solutions does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Pragmatic Staging Solutions offers warranties.
Pragmatic Staging Solutions offers the following services: Our Accredited Staging Professionals at Pragmatic Staging Solutions are pleased to provide the following professional services: Staging to Sell ("Staging to Sell" for Occupied Homes, "Staging to Sell" for Vacant Homes, Open House Staging and Broker Receptions, Senior Relocation), Staging to Live ("Staging to Live" Home Redesign, Move-In Consultations, Color Consultations, Personal Shopping), Special Event Staging, Holiday Staging, Event Staging, and Home Organization.
Contact information
14325 Willard Rd Unit H, Chantilly, VA 20151
http://www.pragmatic-staging.comService hours
Sunday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PMMonday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PMTuesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PMWednesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PMThursday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PMFriday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PMSaturday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM