Elite Austin Designs

Sold! Homes in that area and price range are on the market an average of 180 days and we listed and closed within 6 weeks. First offer came at 3 days and accepted at offer at around day 12. We give special thanks to Valerie and Decora crew. Even though she and her assistant are creative and talented, they were very organized and timely and professional at every step. 
 We wanted something with "class" and noted that Valerie's homes were not stock set ups but a bit more in tune with the home's area and price and, most especially, in tune with the house being sold. She knows how to highlight the good and make the best of what we thought of as awkward or worrisome. She sees the house as a buyer would.  After living there 20 years I could not see what a buyer would see.  
For years I'd played with different layouts in my LR. I'd consulted two designers in my 20 yrs there and recently had one stager in for consult. Valerie came in with what seemed like a hodge podge of furniture and "fixins" and 24 hours later had done what no one before had accomplished. We saw all that stuff and just stood back and trusted them to do their magic. They waved their magic wand and set up that troublesome space so taht it seemed like a cozy conversation area in a big space and made sure that the great views were not harmed. She knew what aspects could sell the house and  designed for them.  The house flowed and felt comfortable and each area had its own identity. I wanted to move back in !
I had initially thought more areas needed to be staged but she said we could do less than I thought and that saved me some money. Some places would have seemed awkward to a buyer but she made them special areas to be appreciated. Buyers could envision what the possibilities were because of her and her assistant Mary's talent. Valerie's crew was efficient and respectful of the property which was key since I'd just done repairs after the movers took out my furniture. 
I hate to say it but I was a bit worried about getting someone too creative because I worried that they'd be more into the art than into the business side and selling your home is stressful business. Valerie seems to be balanced between left and right brain because she made every appointment, returned every call, and never missed a beat. Organized and on time. Thank you! Woo Hoo! House sold.