Client Testimonials:
I cannot say enough about my experience with Restyled to Sell. My house was on the market for a year before my realtor recommended Phyllis to come and help. She and her husband, Mike, came in and knew exactly what buyers were looking for. They did not come in and just decorate, as I had originally thought. They surveyed my house and found any "“issues"” buyers would have. Phyllis and Mike did not cover anything up, which would cause problems in the house inspection. They fixed everything the right way so our buyer would be able to move right in. After making these repairs, they repainted with beautiful colors and very simply decorated certain rooms making the whole house look absolutely incredible. We put the house back on the market and had 6 written offers within 4 days, all well above asking price! Our inspection was basically flawless because any problems had been taken care of. Furthermore, Phyllis was very sympathetic to the fact that we had two mortgages and did not want to pour money into our vacant house. She worked within our budget, was not pushy about anything and it was worth every dime. We agreed to all proposed repairs and ideas and we are confident that is the reason we sold so quickly. Restyled to Sell was the best decision we made regarding our house and we wished we made this decision 6 months earlier. I would recommend Restyled to Sell to anyone selling a house!
Kelley Sponheimer
The crew of Restyled to Sell delivered! I trusted their judgment about changes and rolled up my sleeves to be part of the process. The gentle transformation on a moderate budget made me proud to be showing my home; it sold quickly and for full price.
Jean J Luce
Thanks for your expertise. I really believe it helped sell the house. We had nothing but compliments on the house and how it looked decorated.
Nicole Rossi
I cannot thank you enough for how you helped me. I had completely redone my mother’s home and listed it. Everything was brand new and yet no offers. I asked about staging the home with the realtor and was told it did not matter. Ha, it sat for 6 months with no offers. As the listing expired I gratefully found you. You came so quickly and staged the home beautifully. You were so easy to work with. I signed with a new agent you had suggested and within the first 3 hours I had a contract, which was a Monday, by Friday I had a second offer. I took the first offer as they wanted a quick closing. For all those people who are on a fence wondering if staging could help, all I can say is call Phyllis Pafumi of Restyled to Sell, and close on your house now! If I had found you earlier I would have saved thousands in carrying costs and interest. The most cost effective thing I did was to find you. You made a believer out of me and many realtors too.
Thank you, thank you, thank you
Katie Metzger
The condo went from looking small, drab and unappealing to spacious and lovely. The true test and bottom line was that I put it on the market and it sold in one week- considerably over asking price. I know it was your staging that did this. The sellers received over 5% more than they expected. They were thrilled (are thrilled), the new buyers are happy also. They considered me a magician- and all I did was hire you. Lastly, I also have to say that it was really great to work with you and your team. Everyone was delightful and professional and the whole experience was a pleasure. Best of luck to you and your company and feel free to use me as a referral anytime.
Eve Scott, Corcoran Group, NYC
River Pointe at Del Webb recently hosted a staging seminar held by Phyllis Pafumi, Restyled to Sell. Our buyer's, who attended the seminar, had nothing but positive feedback to share with us - "It was a great experience, to work with Phyllis. She rearranged their family room and kitchen, and couldn't believe how open she made each room look” said the excited homeowner. She has already referred Phyllis to some of her friends and her Realtor.
Rebekah S., Pulte Home Builders
Our home sat on the market for 9 months with no offers and the day we left for Greece, (4 days after staging) while in the airport, we received a phone call from our realtor that we had an offer. After about a half hour of negotiating we came to an agreement,very excited). Two days before we returned, the offer fell though, due to the buyers house they were selling in Maryland fell though. The day after we arrived home, we had another offer, that as of yesterday, after the home inspection, Nancy and I feel confident that this is official. We will talk to you soon, I hope, about setting a date to pick up the furniture and chachka's. Thank you so much for all your help. We have referred your name to many people, including realtors. In fact the realtor down the block, who sends out many flyers, had a story about Staging your home for a quick sale this month. I don't think this is a coincidence.
Thanks again,
Eddy & Nancy
Dear Phyllis When people try to sell their house they really have no clue as to what they're doing. I for one knew my house needed to look better, but didn't really know how to achieve that goal. Then my agent asked if I'd be interested in hiring someone to "stage" my house. Sure builders hire someone to stage model homes, but it seemed like nothing more than an added expense. In reality, hiring you wasn't an expense, it was an investment! Staging made the sale of my house possible!
My house went from having people just passing through on their way to buying another house, to people truly admiring my house. People who weren't even looking to buy stopped in just to see how much nicer my house looked. People no longer had to use their imagination to see the potential my house had. The potential was in front of them. I thank you for all the hard work you put into my house. You treated me as if I were your only client and never once asked for anything more than the original price you quoted. Because of your work, I was able to get a price greater than what I had originally asked for. Thus, proving the money spent was an investment not just another expense.
Thanks again George Dumper, Old Bridge, NJ
I think that you are an important part of this office. Thanks for everything you do for my associates.
You’re the best, HarveyTekel - Broker for Weichert Realtors in Westfield
Jim & Tracie took your recommendations very seriously. They immediately started that night working on the house, by taking things off the walls. They rented out a 10X10 storage unit & put some of their furniture in there. I think they almost finished painting the dining & living rooms. They bought the color you suggested. Thanks to you they responded very quickly & efficiently to all your comments, which shows their eagerness to sell their house fast! I really think this will make the difference in getting the house to sell, you opened my eyes in a whole new way. I will definitely try to use you on every listing I get & you will be part of my listing presentation. You are very talented & know how to get your point across very nice & professionally. You're a True Professional Interior/Exterior Home Designer! You will get referrals from me.
With Sincere Gratitude, Frank
PS: Your business will definitely grow & maybe one day you will have your own show on HGTV. You have the complete package: Talent, charm, professionalism, etiquette & verbal skills.
Yes, I have good news – Donsen Lane sold (twice) after you did your thing. The first contract fell thru, but fortunately I had plan two and received another offer right away and we are closing on October 4th.
Please use me as a satisfied agent and client.
I gave out all your cards to the agents in my office, after they heard about the changes you made at both my house and Donsen Lane, they wanted to know more. I am a true believer.
Terri R. Weichert Realty
We spoke earlier today about setting up an appointment to visit the model of our new home in Livingston, New Jersey. You worked wonders staging our home which sold in under 2 weeks earlier this year. We loved your ideas and are excited for you to add some magic to our new house!
Kind regards,
Debbi Wertheim
It is difficult to sum up in a few words how pleased and amazed we were by your restyling services. Your instinctive sense of space and ability to display a home’s features have literally transformed the main living and gathering space in our home. We are so in love with the uncluttered space, while still maintaining the personal character of our home, I doubt that we will ever live differently…even in our new home.
When we heard your presentation at River Pointe and scheduled a consultation, we were interested in hearing your suggestions. However, since we typically receive compliments on our home, we wondered what you would or could suggest, and even more, what it would cost. We figured there had to be gimmick or catch somewhere. From the very moment you entered our home, you had a hands-on approach, yet you were sensitive to our likes, dislikes and needs for certain items to be easily accessible. For years our family room was arranged the same way, and we couldn’t visualize any other set-up. We were so amazed at how quickly you were able to re-assess the furniture arrangement and created an openness we never imagined could be possible. Throughout our home, with the simple movement or rearrangement of some pieces of furniture or pictures, our home looks even better than before you came. Plus, much to our surprise, the improvements did not cost us anything since we utilized items already in our possession. There were no gimmicks; just a positive experience all around.
We continue to give you raves and are eager to show friends and family what a difference a few changes have made; we are prouder than ever to call this space “home”. Not only are we thrilled at what you did for us, we plan to consult with you again when we move to a new home so that we create that “perfect” living space from the start...with your talented assistance.
Gratefully, Madeline & Bill Kline