testimonials

Karen and her team beautifully updated our 1885 home, merging classic architecture with modern elements, resulting in a fantastic appearance that helped us achieve a top sale price. She integrated our existing furniture with new pieces, some of which we plan to buy. Beyond her design skills, Karen was a pleasure to work with—prompt, responsive, and kind. We highly recommend her to realtors and home sellers!

Our reaction to your work was "WOW"! We received a contract on the property the first weekend it was listed, which is remarkable in this market. We appreciate the thoughtfully chosen items you added; they enhanced the existing décor instead of making it look generic. After staging, I confidently tell friends it was the best money we ever spent. Thank you!

Karen was instrumental in our moving process, providing valuable advice on staging and whether to move out before listing our condo. She listened to our needs, offered insightful counsel, and helped us sell our condo, with our own staged furniture, for more than expected within a week. Her assistance saved us from the cost of renting furniture, and I would definitely work with her again in the future!

In April 2018, we collaborated with Karen to stage our home and found her a pleasure to work with. She effectively used our existing furniture, added perfect accents, and made smart adjustments to prepare our home for sale. We were under contract within days of listing, thanks to her assistance. I highly recommend Karen for staging and interior design consulting. Thank you, Karen!

I was in desperate need of a great staging for my condo sale and Karen exceeded expectations. She was extremely easy to work with and above all else, she was a great communicator. I would absolutely use Karen again for my staging needs.

I was referred to Karen by my real estate agent, and thank goodness! Karen is a dream to work with, and her creativity flows so easily. I had already moved, and Karen kept me up to date with photos and ideas, as well as going above and beyond with being able to take some leftover pieces that didn't make the move with me; which I was very grateful for. Highly highly recommend!

I'm thrilled with our beautifully staged home by Karen, making it hard to sell! As an agent, I aim to help clients showcase their homes, and I wanted the best for my own. Karen skillfully incorporated our belongings while considering our young family, making staging a rewarding investment. I'm proud of the photos and excited to list the house for great results!

As a real estate agent, I offer clients a free consultation with home staging expert Karen. She provides tailored staging plans, including furniture repositioning, clutter removal, and investment advice for sellers. I highly recommend her to anyone wanting to showcase their home effectively and sell it quickly.

We are very happy with the results we are getting from buyers since we started staging our properties with Karen Fike. Her stagings match our modern look perfectly. She is very professional, has great taste and work really hard to make sure everything is perfect.

As a real estate broker, I rely on Karen to enhance my clients' experiences and my credibility. She instinctively transforms spaces with ease, showcasing her artistic eye for detail, color, and design. Her market knowledge helps listings sell faster and at higher prices. Karen is effective, professional, and a joy to work with; I highly recommend her.

Since 2010, I've worked with Karen & Chicago Home Staging, a decision that greatly enhanced my real estate career. Karen's involvement with each seller before listing ensures homes are well-staged for maximum returns. Her expertise has resulted in lower market times and higher selling prices, making the process less stressful. I highly recommend her for staging and design—she's the best!

Karen is one of those multitalented individuals that makes everything she does look effortless, until you try to do it yourself and find out how difficult it is! She has an amazing brain reservoir of talent, and has just the right answer at her fingertips. Plus she is a ton of fun to be around. Whoever hires her will be very professionally represented and get lots of knowledge extras.

Karen is wonderful to work with - responsive, professional, creative and a problem solver. Her staging and design tips are incredibly helpful to our sellers. Additionally, she is able to work around and make reasonable recommendations if a client has limitations. Karen will transform and bring out the best in your home. It is always a pleasure working with her.

Karen is amazing at what she does!! She is extremely professional, and my clients are always satisfied. I recommend her highly!