A few months ago, I had an idea to spotlight local businesses with my blog. This is the second blog post in this new series I'll be bringing you, so I can tell you a little more about the people I know and the small businesses they own.
Today's spotlight is on Kristy Rorie, with Stage to Perfection. Kristy and I met in 2007 at a real estate staging class and have kept in touch; worked together; and become friends throughout the years.
What exactly is staging? It is the art of making a house look like an inviting, soothing-to-the-senses home. It is turning a house into a model home and can be done with your own furniture, or rented pieces of art, furniture, and home decor pieces. At the time of this writing, staging statistics show that 95.6 percent of staged homes sell in 37 days or less, compared with homes that are not staged before coming on the market.
Kristy Rorie is the owner and operator of Stage to Perfection, a seven year old staging company from Newcastle, WA. She has a flair for interior design; excellent tastes in home decorating; and provides very professional customer service to the Sellers and real estate agents she works for. Kristy has excelled in Interior Design classes and holds the prestigious Accredited Staging License after passing Barb Schwarz's Accredited Staging Professional classes.
When I asked her how she came up with her company's name, Mrs. Rorie explained, "I wanted to hold myself to a high standard when working for my clients!"
Kristy Rorie has a passion for Interior Design and Real Estate, so staging was the only natural answer for her home-based career. I asked her what she loves about her job, and she answered, "Making my own schedule; shopping; decorating; and helping my clients recoup the most money possible from their homes in the shortest amount of time." It's obvious that Kristy loves what she does and feels a sense of pride and satisfaction when her job is complete.
As I wrapped up my interview, I asked Kristy if she had any current promotions she would like me to mention. Kristy said, "I will underbid my staging competition by 10% when provided with another written estimate for the same property."
Please contact Kristy if you'd like to learn more about her services, or if you're ready to have your home staged. She not only stages a home to sell; Kristy also stages homes using your furniture to give your home a fresh new make-over - perfect for when you're stuck in a rut and want a change!
Kristy Rorie
Stage to Perfection
(206) 334-0453
www.StageToPerfection.com