Staging Testimonials from Agents & Homeowners
“I didn’t know where to start, but The House Whisperers took over. My condo needed a lot of work! They recommended the contractors they work with all the time, so I used them and am very happy I did. All were very professional and they finished their work on time. Then the condo was perfectly staged. Now it’s in escrow—what a relief it was to have The House Whisperers team take over!”
Happy client, Corky Mizer, owner of Corky’s Pest Control
“I’ve had the good fortune of utilizing The House Whisperers as part of my marketing for several years. One of my most recent listings that they staged had 7 offers in 24 hours and sold for $30,000 over asking and another went on the market at 8pm on a Friday and was in escrow by noon the next day for $60,000 over asking! I’ve no doubt that the cost-effective cosmetic changes they recommended, the great contractors they put me in touch with, and the gorgeous staging they provided had everything to do with it! The House Whisperers has helped me to not only streamline my sales, but put a lot more money in the pockets of my sellers. During this uncertain time of COVID where buyers are on line shopping even more than before, a first impression through pictures is of utmost importance. The House Whisperers help my listings stand out over other homes we’re competing with. They also have a wonderful logistics manager, Stephanie, who you will love working with...she makes the entire process a complete pleasure. I heartily recommend that anyone wishing to maximize their real estate sale(s), utilize The House Whisperers for their staging!”
Vivienne Kaseno, RealtyOne Del Mar
“I was touring a home and couldn’t help but notice the outstanding and high end job that was done on the staging. It was really impressive. I made it a point to find out who the staging company was and that is what led me to The House Whisperers and Janne Anderson Burgio. I immediately had her stage a home for me in La Costa where she did a better job than I could have hoped, at a great value for the quality, and I sold the home in less than 10 days and near full price. I have worked with a lot of stagers but I haven’t run across anybody whose inventory is this deep and this current.”
Click below to watch Molly Chinook of The 30 Clean talk about her experience with The House Whisperers. Molly's $1.6M home sold in only 14 days on the market after being staged!
“Janne did a spectacular job staging one of my older vacant properties. Within 48 hours of signing the contract, the house was staged and looked AWESOME! And the seller was thrilled! Plus, she’s a pleasure to work with!”
Linda Sansone
“Janne has consistently transformed dozens of our client’s homes over the years, both occupied and vacant, into warm, comfortable atmospheres that reflect the style of each home. Her staging gives our listings the WOW factor they need and results in more people viewing our listings, generating serious interest so that we are able to negotiate a higher sales price than competing homes. Whether you are a homeowner, agent, or investor, there’s no question— EVERY seller should take advantage of Janne’s staging to achieve a higher return. ”
Cay Bohnsack and Carly Ferry
“As Senior Vice President of Operations for PGI Investments, my company has been using Janne Anderson Burgio and her company The House Whisperers to stage our investment properties for more than four years. We turnover and stage approximately 35 houses per month and can count on Janne to get our houses staged quickly and effectively. She has the staff, stamina and wherewithal to work the long hours necessary to meet our impossible deadlines, the flexibility to work around our construction staff and their constantly changing schedules, and fulfills our every last request in this exceedingly fast-moving business. Her contribution to making our homes appeal to the widest range of buyers and sell quickly has proved invaluable to our business model. The House Whisperers helped us accomplish over $100 million in home sales last year and we very highly recommend Janne to you for all your staging and interior design needs.”
“First and foremost, before we talk about the next staging job, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart—and my clients feel the exact same way—you have literally increased the value of our properties with your incredible staging talent. This has brought higher sales prices, and don’t forget, shorter market times for all of my clients. Thank you...thank you...thank you! Please give me a call and I’d love to talk about our next job together.”
Ruth Pugh
“I had a townhouse that was ordinary. With Janne’s staging, it became extraordinary. Two days after staging, it was in escrow! Pricing was very reasonable and Janne treated my listing as if it was a multi-million dollar property. I recommend Janne whenever the situation arises. She is tops in her field!”
“You turned a disaster into a dream home!”
“Janne is professional, talented and efficient! She was able to transform a listing of mine within 24 hours of our initial meeting. Her sense of style and creativity is terrific and the response has been wonderful.”
“In my real estate business over the years I’ve learned that buyers can fall in love with a home within the first 30 seconds of walking through the front door, so first impressions are paramount. Janne and her professional team at The House Whisperers have provided my listings with fabulous and unforgettable first impressions. She creates the necessary “wow factor” to get the home sold for the best possible price. Many stagers use outdated color palettes and old style décor, but Janne combines sophistication with current interior decorating styles to creates “lifestyle vignettes” that help buyers visualize themselves in the home. In addition to the high level of service and top-notch product they provide, the statistics regarding staging results are outstanding. Did you know staged homes sell 86% faster and for 10% more than their unstaged competition! I highly recommend Janne and her team at The House Whisperers.”
Jenn Blake
“In just one day, Janne’s team brought in furnishings and updated the look of a listing I had in La Jolla. I received multiple offers and the property was in escrow in a matter of days. I highly recommend Janne. I consider her staging an invaluable tool and money well spent when marketing a listing.”
“Janne Anderson Burgio is FABULOUS. She has a huge selection of staging furniture, and isn’t one of those housewives who decided staging would be fun. She really knows what she is doing, but she doesn’t charge Parker Rose’s $20,000 fees. She’s also a licensed real estate agent so she knows what is needed and understands the importance of speed. She can do the “light staging thing” or the whole kit-and-caboodle. You will love her!”
Cyndi Stetson
“We were very fortunate to have Janne recommended to us to have our home staged for selling. We had an open house on a Sunday, and by Tuesday we had five offers. It sold for more than asking price within six days. We know Janne’s creativity and beautiful furnishings added a “wow” factor that was the finishing touch and made the sale. We highly recommend Janne’s services.”
“Thanks for a PAINLESS job done well that added the perfect touch!”
“Janne, the house looks wonderful. Anyone selling a home should absolutely consider your staging. Thanks for all that you do. You are a true professional.”
“After being impressed by several of Janne’s own homes which she either remodeled and/or did the interior design, I asked if I could hire her to help with my house. She helped eliminate confusion in choosing countertops and appliances and we are thrilled with the results. She also accessorized my new kitchen and several other areas of my home and I feel she’s a true visionary when it comes to making a home both beautiful and functional. As a real estate agent, I would not hesitate to refer Janne to my clients and friends for any aspect of staging or interior design.”
“I’ve worked with Janne on several design and staging projects and recommend her highly. She has a beautiful sense of style and is efficient with her time and her client’s budgets. She and her team are truly a joy to work with. ”
“As an investor balancing a tight budget and keeping a close eye on where money goes, I found Janne’s flexibility and willingness to work with me to be of enormous benefit. She and her team are the hardest working people in the industry and did an amazing job transforming what was a relatively modest house into a beautiful home. There is no doubt that her touch is what sold the house so quickly and we look forward to working with her in the future.”
“Thanks so much for staging our house for sale. This is the 3rd house we’ve sold in the last 10 years, so I am speaking from experience when I say your beautiful staging of our home made a noticeable difference in both the appearance of our home as well as the quantity and quality of offers. The process went smoothly thanks to you and your team. We received our first offer within 24 hours, and the offers kept coming in till we sold!”
“Janne’s the best! Even a hands-on perfectionist like me had no problem turning everything over to her, she instilled such a sense of confidence. Janne transformed my house with her sense of style and her right-on suggestions about what I should do to get ready to sell—from replacing baseboards to changing the color of doors to installing new cabinet knobs. My house looks so great now that I’m sitting here wondering why I’m selling it! Oh, that’s right, I have to. Confident that what Janne did makes my house as saleable as can be, I already went out and bought another one! Thanks, Janne.”
“In a matter of hours, Janne turned a Del Mar home (that was not at all an attractive property) into a masterpiece! She then spent an hour with me at a local store helping me pick out some items for my office. When I walked back into my office a few days later, it too had been transformed into a magical workspace. I also had her stage another client’s furnished home that needed more rearranging and accessorizing than full staging, and my client was so happy when her house went into escrow in a week’s time that she ended up buying most of the items Janne brought to stage her home. And, my client has also hired Janne to do her new home when she moves in! Janne doesn’t use old staging furniture either. Most things seem brand new and everything works very well together. If it doesn’t have just the right feel, Janne just keeps looking for whatever pieces she needs to bring it all together! The House Whisperers is worth every penny and then some!”
Vicki Podwell
“At the recommendation of my agent, The House Whisperers staged my home just prior to putting it on the market. This was my family’s older home with spectacular views on a prime piece of property in La Jolla. Even though it was quite dated, I didn’t want to do a remodel because I knew the new owners would probably want to come in and rebuild to their own taste, but the house just didn’t show well at all. Because it was staged, it got the attention it needed to sell quickly; the house was only on the market a matter of days! I feel that staging definitely contributed to the quick sale because it enabled buyers to envision the possibilities and great potential of the property. I would recommend anyone who’s selling in this brisk market to rise above the competition with staging by The House Whisperers.”
“Janne and her team did an amazing job transforming our house into a model home. Because of her work, we received multiple offers and were in escrow within a week of listing! You can’t go wrong with Janne. She has the ability to make the ordinary look extraordinary.”
“I have had Janne stage several properties for me. She did a wonderful job on all of them and we were able to sell them at or near full price in a short period of time. My sellers were all very impressed with the transformation. Janne’s home staging really made the difference.”
“Janne has a wonderful sense of style and an incredible eye. Her ability to conceptualize a room and to source unique pieces is a true gift. She is not afraid to roll up her sleeves and work tirelessly to do what it takes to make things work. Working with Janne was a joy, and we were absolutely thrilled with the results in our home.”
Shilpi Somaya Gowda, Best Selling Author of "Secret Daughter, "Golden Son" and “Shape of a Family”
“Janne, I wanted to write and let you know what a valued asset your staging has been for my listings. What you did for my Queen Anne Victorian, was awe-inspiring. You transformed the property from looking like a stiff museum, to a fabulous place for someone to live, entertain and enjoy. In the past you’ve done several of my other properties and your work has always been wonderful, but on this last property, you really out did yourself—thank you so much! I would and continue to recommend you to all my clients and other agents. Just don’t ever get too busy for me; you’re a vital part of my listing and sales team! Warmest regards.”
“Thank you for the exceptional work your company did on staging my listing in Clairemont. There is no doubt that the staging for this property was key in getting is sold in the manner that we did. You applied all the right décor in the right locations to fit the home and its own personality. I appreciate all your efforts in working with my clients both in the beginning and at the end. I will definitely be calling you in the future to stage more of my listings.”
“The House Whisperers transformed my listing into a beautiful showplace that I hope for a family to call home very soon! They did exactly what was asked of them and were on time and on budget. It was a great experience!”
“We specialize in high-end homes and have been top producers in residential real estate for many years. We’ve had experiences with a variety of staging companies, but I can honestly say that working with The House Whisperers has been an exceptional experience. We have found the quality of the furniture to be superior to others at a price that is affordable to our sellers or ourselves if we elect to pay for the service. Most importantly, the results that we have seen as a result of staging with The House Whisperers have been impressive. And, to top it all off, the entire team is professional and easy to work with. We are exceedingly happy with our experience and would recommend them to anyone!”
“I took a listing that had previously been unstaged and on the market with another broker. The House Whisperers staged it in less than a day and we had it in escrow in only three days! My experience with The House Whisperers exceeded my expectations and they are a blast to work with!”
“Thank you to The House Whisperers for another perfectly staged home. In our business, it’s important to get everything right the first time. I love the quality and variety of their furnishings. Not to mention that my listings stage by The House Whisperers sell in a week!”
“The House Whisperers made cost-effective recommendations for updating my property and improving curb appeal prior to putting it on the market. These included new flooring, power washing, minor landscaping, updating light fixtures, and refinishing some cabinetry, all of which were done quickly by the contractors. This was in addition to The House Whisperers’ beautiful staging which upgraded every room. My property sold with multiple offers in a few days at the highest price yet in the subdivision, a full $27,000 OVER my asking price. I would highly recommend The House Whisperers to anyone who is looking to maximize their sales price and minimize days on market. Thank you, House Whisperers!”
Sold for $27,000 over asking after staging!
“The House Whisperers are best in class at everything they do. I have been using them exclusively to stage my listings for several years. The return on investment is about 3 to 5 times for the owner. It is an absolute no-brainer. Their work is always amazing and for anyone that looks up my listings, they will see that each home is uniquely staged to show off the maximum potential of that specific home. I know of no other stager that pulls that off. There is nothing better than a super stoked seller that is your client. Well, maybe a super stoked seller that is your client that recognizes that you went above and beyond to get them top dollar. It means happy clients, which means referrals and more business. It also means winning more listings when you’re competing against other agents. Is offering their services a competitive advantage for me? Yes!”