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Fabulous Charlotte Homes

About us

We are licensed SC/NC Broker Realtors working with Allen Tate's 2012 TOP team company wide-The Andy Bovender Team. Our company is uniquely designed to meet the real estate, marketing and staging needs of Charlotte home sellers. We are affordable, accessible and available. We will provide complimentary real estate evaluations and referrals upon request. Specialties: Our company has staged hundreds of homes since 2006. If you would like to interview the Andy Bovender Team, and choose to have them serve you, there will be no charge for your complete home staging consultation. There is never a fee for a referral to other top agents. Our goal is to provide strong, consistent and invaluable real estate advisement at no charge. We can arrange for quality subcontractor work when necessary. Our goal is to not have you spend money unless absolutely necessary. Small changes such as new hardware, paint color, re-arranging furniture or editing decor can make a huge difference. We provide detailed lists, paint swatches and specific recommendations to ensure you make the best decisions in showcasing your home.

Business highlights

19 years of experience

Services we offer

Comparative Market Analysis, Professional Home Staging Our goal is to customize our services to your specific needs. We offer a COMPLIMENTARY professional staging consultation if you choose to list with The Bovender Team. We also have a $249 flat fee that provides the following: •Top Ten Priority List •Detailed room-by-room action plan •Color & Paint recommendations •Furniture & accessory placement plan •Client follow, Realtor assistance and/or Referrals

Accepted Payment Methods

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Reviews
4.911 Reviews
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Tammara B.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Kim was great, she created a living space that is calming. The house looks better than it ever did and I love being in it. The entire house has a "flow" to it from one room to the next. The new door is stunning from the inside out. Through-out the entire project Kim stayed in touch via email, text and calls. There was never a doubt in my mind that KIM was the right person for this project. My only regret was that I didn't to this sooner!
Response from Fabulous Charlotte Homes
"Such a fun project to work on with you! Since you weren't selling at this time, we could do some different design projects, but you realized the importance of keeping in mind resale down the road. I think it's an incredibly charming house and being able to use all your own "stuff" made it especially appealing. Thanks for your kind words-it was such a pleasure to work with you."

Alice L.
Jun 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Kim made several suggestions that I might not have thought of such as buyers today are turned off by bright brash finishes.  She recommended we change out our door knobs, etc as well as outside porch lights.  I think the suggestions were right on and after a simple cost/benefit analysis I took her advice about 80% of the time.  I would highly recommend her.  She also has followed up several times to see how I was coming with the updating and if I had any questions.
Response from Fabulous Charlotte Homes
"Thanks so much (Member name removed) for your positive review! My goal is always to provide as much information as possible so the home owner can make their own best decision. Sometimes, it just takes an objective eye to walk through and give some feedback and advice. It's hard to live a house for a number of years and be able to emotionally separate yourself from your personal environment. I'm always available for additional advice at no charge and if you decide you want to get more information on market conditions to list, please don't hesitate to let me know!"

WILLIAM E.
Nov 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
WOW, what an excellent experience!  We could not be happier.  We initially asked Kim to come in and review our home and our ideas.  She reviewed the home on her own, prepared some notes and then did a walkthrough with us to discuss.  She left us with prioritized list of action items (things to-do, change, move, fix, re-arrange, etc.).  What a difference! 
In addition to some of the standard things that every owner should do in staging their home (like de-cluttering), she pointed out many other aspects of things that buyers are going to look at and consider - some unconsiously, that we needed to address.  Remember, that you are now wearing the sales hat and not selling your house but a piece of property - and there are competitors for those sales dollars.  You are competing against new and/or upgraded homes and need to position your home in the best possible light, minimizing objections before they arise and showcasing the homes best aspects. 
We went over and above Kim's initial required list and took on all of the optional items listed as well.  We replaced all of the brass door handles, hingles, towel rods, light fixtures.  We updated the front door hardware, we replaced several ceiling fans, bought service sets for the deck furniture, replaced some pillows and lamps and the like.
The home presented magnificently - we didn't want to leave!  The listing photographs really popped.
By the way, there was another home in our neighborhood already for sale of similar SF and layout.  We received multiple offers and closed/moved while the other home remained on the market.  
Without reservation, we would never do this again without Kim and her team!
Response from Fabulous Charlotte Homes
"Thanks so much! You were the best clients! It was also gratifying to pass you on to Andy Bovender to list and get it sold so fast. I was thrilled that you also wanted me to help you find your new home...and it so fabulous! Loved working with your sweet family. It was a home run from start to finish."

MICHELE P.
Jul 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Kim was wonderful.  She was creative and helped me stay with in a budget that I needed for decorating our home.  I love the colors we choose for the interior.  All of the window treatments look wonderful.  She helped to make sure that the colors matched to the cabinets of the kitchen since we have an open floor plan.  I am very pleased with our final results and would gladly use Kim again.
Response from Fabulous Charlotte Homes
"So glad you were happy with the results! You were a pleasure to work with as well. :)"

Mel F.
Mar 2012
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
All told, good experience.  Kim has great followup communications.  She has a good eye for color, great tips for staging and decorating.
Response from Fabulous Charlotte Homes
"Thank you for your feedback! I was glad to have the opportunity to stage your home for selling, but also assist in helping you choose materials for your bathroom remodel that would create the highest appeal for buyers. I know you disagreed with me initially and wanted to use more color in the paint and tile, but I truly believe that going with classic neutrals is your best choice. I was glad to go with you and choose tile at the store that day that will be perfect for the purpose of what you were doing. It was also encouraging to know that some of the choices I suggested ended up costing less than you had planned to spend. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you need further assistance. Your home will be beautiful and ready for the spring market!"

VAL V.
Jun 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$249

Due to a job relocation we were unexpectedly required to sell our house and move to another state. Houses in our area typically sit on the market 120 days and more and with a new job starting in a couple weeks we didn't want to wait that long and disrupt our family for an extended period. We decided to contact Kim at Staged for Selling to give us a leg up on the market. After talking to Kim while we were scheduling the consultation I knew we made the right decision. She was knowledgeable about local real estate and what it takes to sell a house in this very sluggish but competitive market.

From the initial phone call to the final follow up, working with Kim has been a pure delight. She came out on a Saturday and did a complete walk through of our house. Kim is also a Buyer?s Agent, and it was clear within the first few minutes that she really knew what buyers see when they view a house. After the extensive walk through, Kim reviewed all of her recommendations with us, answering all our questions. She left us with details recommendations for each room and each area of the yard as well as the Top 10 hit list. She was spot on. We followed her recommendations and our house was under contract after less than 10 days on the market.

All of Kim's suggestions are just that?suggestions. It is up to the home owner to decide what they want to do and what they can afford. She will help you prioritize to get the best bang for your buck. During the process Kim was always available to answer questions and keep us on track. I have, and will continue to recommend Staged for Selling to anyone I know who is selling their home. I?ve talked to other home owners who thought they could get all they needed to know off of the home improvement shows and their houses are still on the market.

 

If we were not leaving the area I would have hired Kim to help me decorate our new house. She has excellent taste and knows what it takes to highlight the features of a house. 

Response from Fabulous Charlotte Homes
"Thank you! You were the perfect motivated clients-you paid attention and followed all of my suggestions. Your house was truly transformed! I was also glad to be able to refer a top agent for you that also contributed greatly to your house getting under contract so quickly. I found out who the buying agent was afterward, and she and I had a good laugh, because I stage all her listings and she said she just knew our company had to have been involved. Thank you for posting pics. Even though I hadn't recommended setting the table, I loved your initiative. The bookcases looked great too! Wishing you wonderful blessings in your new place. Wish I could come help you there too! :)"

Rachel P.
Jan 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Kim Trouten and her assistant Kim Peroyea were simply outstanding - in EVERYTHING they did. They were very professional, knowledgeable, helpful, accomodating, etc. Both my husband and I travel extensively with our jobs and are often away from home for weeks at a time. Kim and Kim were godsends - especially Kim Peroyea, who was our main contact. We were instantly comfortable with entrusting our home to her. She was also a pure joy to work with. I would recommend them to anyone. They made the job of getting our house ready for market so easy - had we known it would be this easy, we would have put our home on the market much earlier. I would also recommend them for interior decorating. We got a glimpse at their outstanding taste just from the staging recommendations and implementation they did. Their attitude/philosophy is extremely customer-centric and sincere - very refreshing in this electronic age. They were also very competitively priced. We would hire them again in an instant.
Response from Fabulous Charlotte Homes
"Thank you Members for your confidence and feedback! I am especially grateful for your comment that we are "customer-centric". Customer focus is the center of our business. We always want you to feel that we exceeded your expectations. Kim P. is an outstanding part of our team and I know she enjoyed working with you both as well. We wish you much happiness in your home in CO and when the time comes to set up something in the Carolinas again, I hope you'll keep us in mind!"

MICHELE P.
Oct 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$249
Our experience with Kim was very positive. She was prompt and followed through with all aspects of the visit. I feel that the recommendations given by Kim where right on target to get our home ready to sell. It was a wonderful experience to have her come through our home.
Response from Fabulous Charlotte Homes
"Thank you! It was a pleasure to be of assistance. Don't hesitate to call back if you have any questions or need confirmation as you choose the few items we recommended."

Janice B.
Aug 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$249
Kim was prompt for the consult and did a fabulous job recommending a change in hardware, countertops, paint color and furniture arrangement in the house.
Response from Fabulous Charlotte Homes
"So glad our stager Kim P. was able to be of assistance! She said you were a delight to work with and that you implemented everything she suggested. It will make an enormous difference for both living and selling!"

Amy R.
Jul 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
I put my home on the market after taking Kim's recommendations for staging and got an offer after approx 3 weeks of my home being on the market. This offer will become a contract in the next few days. Kim did an excellent job and has a taste that appeals to the general population. I really liked her ideas, most of them being simple ideas I just hadn't thought of. In my case, I spent an additional approx $150 decorating my house with the things she recommended, but for the most part I just moved things around in my house as Kim saw fit. I would definitely recommend her to ANYONE selling their home in Charlotte.
Response from Fabulous Charlotte Homes
"This house was so charming and just needed to have it's story told! It's not always about spending money. Furniture arrangement, paint color and de-cluttering can make an enormous difference. Best wishes to you Member on your upcoming wedding and move to KY! It was a pleasure and honor to be of assistance."

Katie H.
Mar 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Kim staged or first home. Her recommendations really made our house stand out in a very competitive real estate market. Kim knew exactly what buyers were looking for. The home sold quickly and very close to asking price! We liked working with Kim so much, that when we bought a new home that needed updating, we immediately thought of Kim and asked her help with decorating our new home. The new home needed updates including painting, refinishing hardwood floors and landscape remodeling. We also wanted to update some built-ins and put in a stacked stone fireplace. We were in temporary housing at the time and needed to have the updates done as quickly as possible, as each day was additional rent out of pocket. I contacted Kim and she helped me choose initial paint colors and had contractors lined up to provide quotes and start work on the day we closed! Site unseen! The contractors she lined up did an outstanding job, were extremely professional and reasonably priced. Kim saved us tons of money in rent so that I would not have to interview contractors. We work full time so Kim also supervised the work. Additionally, Kim helped us with updating all the hardware in the home, replacing light fixtures, stair balusters, installing a stacked stone fireplace and recommending an excellent landscaper designer. She negotiated the best prices and ensured the work was done to our specifications. The home looks brand new! Once we moved in, she helped with furniture placement and accessorizing the main living areas of the home including furnishings and window treatments. Kim has a fabulous sense of style and really gave our home the ?wow factor?. Kim is fun and professional to work with and I intend to hire her to help with other rooms in our home.
Response from Fabulous Charlotte Homes
"Thank you Member for the opportunity to work with you managing some of these remodeling jobs. We have such a great group of subcontractors. It has been fun to see your house transformed and updated as we have implemented these projects. It is gratifying when the client trusts the designer and the results are so outstanding. Your home's value has no doubt increased significantly with the smart updating choices you've made."

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FAQ

Fabulous Charlotte Homes is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Fabulous Charlotte Homes accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

No, Fabulous Charlotte Homes does not offer free project estimates.

No, Fabulous Charlotte Homes does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Fabulous Charlotte Homes does not offer a senior discount.

No, Fabulous Charlotte Homes does not offer emergency services.

No, Fabulous Charlotte Homes does not offer warranties.