3305150679
Serving Realtors, Homeowners and Investors in Northeast Ohio
"Always Upscale, never upcycled"
MARY PENNEY, OWNER
Professional home staging in Greater Summit, Portage, Medina and Cuyahoga Counties, Ohio
I am an experienced real estate professional based in Northeast Ohio. I have been working as a home stager since 2019, but have been a REALTOR and real estate Broker since 1990. My background in selling and staging real estate for almost 30 years helps me to see properties as a commodity that should be displayed to maximize return.
Did you know that prospects will stay in a staged home for around 40 minutes, versus 5 in an empty house? (According to REALTOR.org) My goal is to help buyers envision themselves in the home and what lifestyle they could have there. Professional staging helps the property appeal to the greatest number of buyers and that helps sellers to get top dollar for their home.
ASHLEY ABNEY
Assistant Stager. Ashley is from Copley Ohio. She is our vignette and organizational expert- along with being supper strong. Ashley is vital to the detailed work we do and is ready to take on any staging task.
FINISHED ROOMS
Limited home staging starts at $1,880. (Please see detailed pricing below) Through my 30+ years of experience in real estate, I have learned exactly how a house should show to attract the most number of buyers. Selling a property means selling a lifestyle. We strive for a fresh and welcoming look that is not taste specific. This is the difference between interior decorating and staging to sell, and, there is a science to it!!!
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TESTIMONIALS
Mary did a fantastic job staging what we had lovingly begun to refer to as our “shoebox house”. The transformation almost made us wonder why we were selling it (ok maybe not quite)! Somehow, she managed to make the house appear bigger, brighter and much more inviting than it ever looked when we lived there. I’m not quite sure how she and her crew managed it in about a day, when it took us several to move all of our stuff out. Mary has a keen eye for design and her seemingly small finishing touches made a big difference. With her staging (and admittedly a great location), we had more than 60 showings in one weekend and 9 offers all over list price! This service was WELL WORTH THE COST!! The addition funds we received over list price amounted to more than 10 times the staging cost! It’s a no-brainer!
Kelsen LaBergre
Working with Mary has been a incredible experience. The compliments we get during a showing and from other agents touring the property gives an extra sense of excitement to the property. She takes time and care in every project and we will certainly continue to use her for any of our renovation projects! You won’t regret working with Map Home Staging
(Response from the owner:
I am so pleased you were happy with our work. Your beautiful remodeling definitely made our job easier. Thank you again for your business, and we look forward to many more successful projects.)
Casey Marks
Mary and her team do a great job and have excellent taste. They are extremely professional and work with my client’s timeline. Their staging is a great investment for clients listing their homes.
(Response from the owner:
I’m blushing😊! As a top agent in the area, you already know how home staging can be a powerful and effective marketing tool to get your listings sold quickly and for top dollar. Thank you again for working with us.)
Justin Aikens
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU CONSIDER STAGING WITH US:
Exceeding your Expections is our job
We own all of our staging furniture, rugs, art and accessories etc. All items are purchased new, except for a very few unique and high end vintage pieces and custom artwork. The cost of our ever evolving inventory is almost $55,000, and all items are carefully selected for beauty as well as taste level. We do not use repurposed or "up-cycled" items. Because we do not rent furniture or moving van (we have our own) you will not have other contracts or costs to worry about. We strive for perfection in our home staging, and hope you will not mind if we showcase the finished product on social media.
LIMITED VACANT/UNOCCUPIED HOME STAGING
See photos in Finished Rooms gallery above
Limited home staging starts at $1,880. $1.00 per above grade square foot of house with a minimum fee of $1,880 and includes staging of living/great room, kitchen, main bedroom, main bathroom, full bathrooms, 1/2 bathrooms, foyer if included, and one other above grade room: i.e., formal dining, 2nd bedroom, family room, sun room/3 season room/solarium, yoga studio, playroom, studio, office. Other rooms and below grade areas i.e. rec room, bar, can be added and priced accordingly. (Please see our contract or call 330-515-0679 for a more detailed description of our fees). After first 30 days a monthly rental fee applies. Our promise is to do as much as we can with the property. After all, we want it to look great too!!
MODEL HOME/UNIT OR ENTIRE UNOCCUPIED HOME STAGING
Creating a Lifesyle
Consultation is required and quote will be based on size and layout of property. Consultation fee is $300.00. Staging costs starting at $2,000 depending on square footage and number of rooms. In the case of an extremely large residence, larger pieces i.e. couch, sectional, dining table, may need to be rented, if so, any rental costs will be addressed before anything is agreed to. Monthly rental fee incurred after 30 days.
SPECIAL: "LIGHT" OR "MINI" STAGE
See Photos Below
This $1,100 service is usually reserved for repeat clients who use my staging services regularly. A "light" or "mini" stage is only for small, vacant properties that are listed for sale . Property needs to meet the following criteria: 3 bedrooms or less, 1 bathroom, a living room 15' x 13' or less, kitchen area 10' x 10' or less, and total square footage of 1,100 or less. Mini/Light staging includes living room -no couch or heavy furniture, kitchen and bathroom. Stage is for 30 days, but may be extended for a monthly fee if agreed to by both parties.
AIR BNB & STR STYLING
We now have our STR-Short Term Rental Stylist certification through RESA (Real Estate Staging Association)
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
From Turn Key set up to partial set up, we have your covered. From furnishings to rugs, to lighting and bedding all the way down to the last coffee cup, cleaning checklist and artwork suggestions. we can do as much, or as limitied, as you want.
PACKAGE ACCEPTANCE, ASSEMBLY, TRANSPORT AND SET UP.
From on line ordering, local sourcing, package acceptance, assembly, transport and set up. A true concierge service.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
My Qualifications
1990-2021
REALTOR/BROKER/OWNER
Broker/Co-Owner of independent, boutique real estate company located in Stow Ohio.
1990-1999
REAL ESTATE AGENT AND TRAINER
Licensed real estate agent and regional new agent trainer for large national real estate company.
1987-1990
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS, WASHINGTON D.C.
Worked closely with the museum community in the United States to work through the process of accreditation and subsequent re-accreditation.
FIRST impressions are the ONLY impressions in real estate!
According to REALTOR.org, staging will help sell your home 88% faster and for up to 20% more than homes that are not staged because of the visual appeal created. My services are designed to maximize home seller's profits by positioning the property in its best light to sell quickly and for the most money possible.
EDUCATION
Graduated 1986
B.A. ART HISTORY, THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, STATE COLLEGE PA
College of Arts and Architecture, Studied abroad in Todi, Italy, senior year - 1986.
2007
HISTORIC HOME SPECIALIST DESIGNATION, BELMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE, ST. CLAIRESVILLE, OHIO
Extensive course work involving, historical structures, their construction, renovation and restoration.
2019
CERTIFIED HOME STAGER, SCHOOL OF HOME STAGING, PORTLAND, OR
Extensive coursework for staging education. Layout, color, design, inventory, pricing and marketing.
THE PROCESS
Time breakdown
Pre-Sale - 10-15 hours
Arrange and conduct inspection
Provide list of tasks for home seller
Provide list of workers/painter/cleaners
Develop Staging Plan
Create inventory needed list
Stage and promote - 10-15 hours
Select and "pull" inventory
Load and deliver furniture to residence
Install furniture, art and accessories
Purchase items needed to complete staging if necessary
Photograph/video and promote on social media
Post sale - 4-8 hours
De-install and pack to move
Deliver truck and load
Unload and restock
Finalize social media promotions
