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To Whom it May Concern,
Re: Designs by K, Karen Simpson
That has been my experience over the past year and half while working with Karen Simpson at Designs by K and her staff. I was referred to her by another stager and I’m glad that connection was made. Her energy, creativity, and keen sense of what the real estate market place likes to see from stagers had made my job very easy.
I am Marco Kronen. I manage the Kronen Group at John L Scott Real Estate in downtown Seattle. Because we focus on selling condos and homes in the urban areas of Seattle, we have a specific need of our stager to be able to create trendy, professional and functional spaces that keep a focus on scale.
Karen hits it right on the head. Potential buyers give constant feedback on how wonderful the homes feel, and they often ask where this furniture and décor came from. As a listing agent, I am able to introduce my clients to Karen and walk away, knowing that she can deal effectively with sellers and will set up a staging bid and schedule that works for everyone. I love that!
Her most successful project for us recently was a unique multi-level townhouse style condo in Seattle with a very challenging narrow floor plan with no side windows and only one room with a view and two levels below grade. With over 2700 in this condo, it still felt small in the rooms. This home, although designed well and adorned with vary nice interior finishes, felt long and dark on the lower floors, and had very eclectic use of color and high-end art work. To my complete joy, Karen and her staff transformed into a $1.1 Million dollar urban retreat that sold in only 40 days.
A good stager make me as the real estate agent look good. My client loves our result and even referred our services to his neighbor who is selling her condo. Thanks Karen!
I would like to express my professional endorsement for Karen Simpson as a Certified Staging Professional. Anyone who has the opportunity to retain her services and benefit from her expertise should do so with out hesitation.
Sincerely,
Marco Kronen, Urban Condominiums
Windermere RE/Capitol Hill, Inc.
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Karen Simpson, Stager - Designer, Can Turn Straw into Gold!
Due to a job transfer, I asked Karen to stage a three year young vacant home for me. The home showed like a brand new home and I was regularly asked if the home had even been lived in? Yes, but with all the furnishings gone, the gracious style of the home and its many features were overlooked by buyers and agents alike.
For this particular project, she used bold colors to draw the eye to various features, added soft goods to easily-overlooked areas, and added warmth to what was a gracious but empty home. She staged all three bathrooms, added a few strategic furnishings to various focal points throughout the home, and it soon sold.
Whether you are in need of updating your own home, would like assistance to help a seller(s) ready a home to list, or have a listing that simply isn’t selling, I highly recommend Karen for the job. You’ll find her to be a perfectionist and a professional with whom you can easily partner.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
To Whom It May Concern,
Karen is magical in her talent and ability to transform and create living spaces that beckon buyers and enchant clients. She is professional, extremely talented, and efficient in the use of everyone’s time and resources and a fabulous communicator. We highly recommend Karen and her services.
Sincerely,
Lisa & Chuck Tuman
Windermere Real Estate/South Inc.
401 S.W. 152nd St.
Seattle WA.
Email: chucktuman@windermere.com
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