Anita Carrington, Dovian Group LLC, ASP, IAHSP

Meet the owners:

Anita Henley Carrington - President, the Dovian Group LLC

Anita is an Accredited Staging Professional^TM, licensed Maryland Realtor® and Notary Public. She is the founding member and President of the Central Maryland Chapter of IAHSP^TM - (International Association of Home Staging Professionals). Since the tender age of four Anita has enjoyed art and design, nothing gives her greater fulfillment than client satisfaction. When the client is pleased Anita is elated!

Anita enjoys assisting her clients with many facets of their Staging®, Real Estate® and decorating needs. It is her mission to facilitate the client with discovering and implementing their personal style. Whether your desire is to simply accessorize one room or redesign your entire space it is her pleasure to assist you. Selling your home? Anita can assist with listing and marketing your property in its best light, Staging® included!

Doris Brent - Vice President of the Dovian Group, LLC.

Doris has been involved in the interior decorating business for more than five years. She operates a thriving graphic design and printing firm in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Ms. Brent holds a BA in Business Administration. Doris alters her living environment regularly by introducing vibrant paint colors, rearranging furniture, or incorporating innovative furniture acquisitions taking her space to the next level. "I love the end result of a successful makeover," she says.

Areas of Expertise:

The Dovian Group is the premier Home Staging® and Interior Decorating firm serving Washington, D.C., Baltimore City, Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery and Prince Georges counties.

What is Staging®?

Staging® prepares your house for sale by creating an interior that peaks immediate buyer interest. It is imperative to make a good first impression when marketing your home. By Staging® your property to appeal to the greatest number of people, you greatly improve your chances for a quick sale. Staging® assists you with selling your home for the best return on investment (or highest possible price), in the shortest timeframe in today's cooling real estate market.

Vacant Staging®:

Empty houses take longer to sell and get lower offers! We can make an empty house feel like a home to a potential buyer. Our furniture and accessories are always in vogue. Adding furnishings helps define an empty space and actually makes it look larger. Our style invokes an inviting ambiance that sparks the buyer's interest. The Dovian Group specializes in Staging® vacant properties for sale. We regularly add new furniture and accessories to our inventory. We own our inventory, significantly reducing furniture rental prices. Pricing for vacant properties is dependant upon the homes size and level of Staging® services provided.

Occupied Staging®:

We can use your existing furniture making this an affordable way to have your house Staged® to sell. We bring functional style to your home so you are comfortable while it sells. Our design style will help the potential buyer visualize their furnishings and themselves in the house, resulting in a faster sale.

Staging® Levels:

We can add a few designer touches via accessorizing your space or re-design the entire property. No home is too large or small, we work within your budget to help you Stage® your property to sell faster, for a higher profit margin.

How long will it take?

Usually, we Stage® your home in two days depending on the size and number of rooms you wish to have Staged®. A typical living room takes approximately 3 hours.

Staging Benefits:

1. 5% of all staged homes sold the same day
2. 2% of all staged homes sold within 2 days
3. 9% of all staged homes sold within 3-5 days
4. 84% of all staged homes sold within 5-30 days

Redesign Services:

Our Interior Decorating services offer an alternative to conventional Interior Design. We focus on the budget, planning, purchasing and furnishing of your home. We guide you through the process whether you are redesigning one room or your entire home. We research products and provide affordable options to create an environment that reflects your personal style within your budget.

Color consultations:

We provide thousands of color choices; we assist you with choosing the ones that appeal to you. Paint is an inexpensive way to update a house. Price - $100 or add it to Staging service for $50.

Shopping services:

Do you hate to shop? We love it and offer the service for your convenience. Price - $50 an hour, 4 hour minimum

Floor Plan Design/ Furniture Placement:

Are you at a loss as to how to pull it all together?

Do you own a number of things you love that just are not working together? We offer floor plan design and furniture placement as well as accessorizing to help your interior flow beautifully! Price for redesign consultation services start at $250.

How do we work?

1. First, we do a Staging^® consultation. We visit the property to take pictures, measure rooms and windows, and take notes.
2. We prepare a written estimate for the Staging^®, and suggest home repairs/painting within two business days.
3. After the proposal is accepted, we schedule a day to Stage^® the property.
4. While Staging^®, the family must leave the property. This is crucial to the design process.
5. We will call you or your Realtor^® when the work is complete.
6. We will prepare an inventory list for the homeowner's signature.
7. We will leave suggestions on how to keep your home ready to show while it is on the market.

Call today for a consultation 240-786-9136. Staging® services start at $250.

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My property sold in three days for 10,000 above the asking price!!!