What makes your home staging business unique? What makes you stand out from your competition? What do you offer that others do not? I think those are questions I get most frequently when people are thinking about obtaining my services. Have you ever thought about these questions? If not you should. 
In the DC-metro area home staging is a very competitive market and there are literally hundreds maybe even thousands of home stagers. So what distinguishes my services from the hundreds or even thousands of others? I think it is the fact that I am an APSD Property Scene Designer. I create scenes that are unique to the demographic of the homes I stage. My homes are not always staged as model homes as that is not necessarily appropriate for every home. For instance staging a DC condo in a hip and upcoming neighborhood is going to be different from staging an Alexandria, VA condo in a working class neighborhood.
You have to understand the customer, as Karen Schaefer, Founder of APSD always tells her students. Know your customer and then you will be able to sell the house. So what makes me unique is that I understand who the customer is and then I create scenes to appeal to that customer. I actually personalize instead of depersonalize. Adding scenes in various rooms of the homes is what makes it special and will allow buyers to make a connection to the home. Staging a dinner scene in the kitchen will hit home with the right customer as will a family time scene with games and videos.
Some stagers may say this kind of staging 
doesn't work but I say bah humbug! My current average days on market is 24 days and our APSD's Team National average is 23 days! That is pretty amazing when the average national average is about 190 days!
So I have no problems telling sellers and realtors what makes me different from other stagers. My unique staging style sells homes and my days on market prove that it works. So again I ask you what makes your home staging business unique?
Here is a bathroom transformation we did in Manassas, VA. This was the only bathroom upstairs and we had to stage it as a family bathroom. This Manassas, VA condo is located in a working class neighborhood with its dwellers being prodominantly by families with children. So we had to appeal to the right buyer therefore, we staged this bathroom with adults and kiddies in mind! For us it is all about the details which apparently worked as this home went under contract in 6 DAYS!
BATHROOM BEFORE
BATHROOM AFTER
UP CLOSE DETAILS
The Staging Fashionista is staging it forward this holiday season to the Un-Trim a Tree Program in Prince William County. This program is run by volunteers and it serves children, senior ciitzens and homeless shelters residents in need in our Prince William County community.
The Staging Fashionista is sponsoring a family in need this year with 2 children and is collecting personal items, baby items and non-perishable food items from firends and family to donate to the program. This is a very rewarding program and I have been doing this for several years. I've even had friends start adopting families to help bring children a happier Christmas.
For those of you in Northern Virginia there is still time to sponsor a family, give a gift basket to elderly or collect non-pershable food items for the program. If you are interested then go to the Un-Trim-A-Tree site and sign up!
Happy Giving everyone and thanx to Maureen Bray for suggesting such a very giving and wonderful contest everyone wins.
We staged this condo in Manassas, VA with our scene staging or as some refer to as "light staging". We think that our scenes really warmed up the place and added the splash of color that made this condo go from blah to WOW!
LIVING ROOM BEFORE
LIVING ROOM AFTER
KITCHEN BEFORE
KITCHEN AFTER (Renovated as suggested)
Close up of the type of Scene Staging we do
2nd BEDROOM BEFORE
2nd BEDROOM AFTER
This was a nice bathroom but we got it to WOW! I love staging bathrooms. This was a nicely renovated bathroom in a condo located in Arlington, VA, but it was a bit stark before and by adding just the right colors the bathroom came alive and it went from a nice bathroom to WOW! Enjoy!
BATHROOM BEFORE
BATHROOM AFTER
We provide professional and affordable home staging & redesign services to realtors and sellers in the Northern Virginia and DC-Metro area. We help dress homes for a faster and better overall sale.
The Staging Fashionista helps sellers and realtors prepare a property for the marketplace. We know how to set the scene throughout a house to create immediate buyer interest and desire. We emphasize a home's focal points while creating inviting scenes throughout a home. We create memorable settings so that buyers can imagine themselves living in your home. How do we do that? We do it by properly arranging furniture, adding lighting and accessories. When needed, we start by adding curb appeal and make your home stand out from the competition so your home will sell faster and for a better price. We love what we do and most importantly we believe in our profession. We are certified interior decorators, certified APSD Property Scene Designers and members of the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA). We are ready to dress your home to sell or live.
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WHY I Started My Business
I started my business because I have a passion for creating beautiful spaces. I have always loved interior decorating and this business allows me to be creative and to use my decorating skills and abilities to turn homes on the market into dream homes for buyers. It is rewarding to create a beautiful scene that is memorable and that attracts attention. I truly love what I do and I like helping clients reach their goal of selling or redesigning their home.
The Staging Fashionista provides professional and affordable home staging and redesign services to our clients in Northern Virginia and the DC-metro area. We are also available evenings and weekends for appointments.
Our services include:
The fact is that professionally staged homes sell 78% faster then unstaged homes. Staging works and pays as properly staged homes can yield $5k to $50k more than unstaged homes. Not convinced? See the difference that home staging can make with just the right changes!
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Gorgeous Work
The Staging Fashionista does incredible work - they are professional, timely, and attentive to detail. I highly recommend them for home staging when you need to sell a home quickly and for top dollar.
Elle, Woodbridge, VA
Artist At Work
Mannie is a true artist and really makes the home staging process a stress-free and enjoyable experience. Her personality shines through her work and she will go out her way to ensure your home catches the buyer's eye. You will never regret choosing Staging Fashionista!
April, Woodbridge, VA
Thank YOU!!!
I just wanted to say thank you for the great job you did at staging our house. We had an open house this past weekend and we have 2 offers above asking price!!!! We are so excited and I know it is all due to the staging you did. I will never sell another home without it. Thanks Mannie you are a true professional and a joy to work with.
Sarah in Woodbridge, VA
GREAT JOB
I got great customer service from Mannie and good price too. She staged my house last week so I can sell it. But now I like my house more than before and thinking not to sell it. But I have to.
Mark Antonyo in Woodbridge, VA
Gorgeous Work!!
Wow-The Staging Fashionista does stunning work!-Everything is picture perfect. If you live in her area and need your home staged for selling or showing, check her out-you won't be dissappointed!!
Carolyn, Duluth, MN
Very Impressive!
I have never heard of home staging before and absolutely LOVE the idea! When my hubby and I were looking at homes before we bought our first home, they could have used Manny for sure! Manny is absolutely marvelous, has wonderful talent and will stage your home perfectly! Your house will sell Quickly for sure!
Deb, Smithfield, VA
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