ABOUT US

ABOUT US
OUR TEAM
AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS

For most people, the purchase or sale of a home represents the largest investment of a lifetime. Did you know that only 10% of people shopping for a new home have the vision to see their belongings in another house? Home staging brings a home to life and can be the key to creating an emotional connection in a potential buyer. Showhomes was a pioneer in home staging and continues as the leader in this fast growing industry.

We began our business in 1986 with the concept of transforming vacant houses - often seen by buyers as stale, lifeless, unappealing - into fully-furnished, inviting, valued Showhomes. Now in our third decade of service to Homeowners and their Realtors, we've become America's premier home staging service coast-to-coast.

Through our nationwide franchise network of home staging experts, Showhomes has helped over 30,000 Homeowners and their Realtors sell homes valued at over $10 billion!

Every major national media outlet in the U.S. has praised the work of Showhomes, the company's work has also been featured on The Today Show, HGTV and the Travel Channel.

Our management team, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, has broad experience in real estate, design, customer service and franchise operations. We're dedicated to bringing you unparalleled expertise, responsiveness, professionalism and results.

Showhomes: What We Do

Our Home Staging team in Charleston would be delighted to put our real estate savvy and the Showhomes proven business model to work for you. Whether you are a home owner, realtor, developer or prospective home manager, we have the services and resources you need. The Showhomes team includes experts in marketing luxury properties, staging homes for maximum impact, placing and training home managers and helping home owners get the most value.

Lorelie Brown

Franchise Owner

Samantha Kirkland

Operations Manager

Leslie Quinn

Marketing Manager

Brandy Calcagno

Principal Stager

Laura Jacobin

Sales Representative

Nancy Rathman

Stager

Charleston Showhomes has received the following awards and certifications.

SERVICES

HOME MANAGER STAGING
HOME STAGING
HOME RESTYLES
HOME UPDATING

HOME MANAGER STAGING

Showhomes matches high-end vacant homes for sale with beautiful furniture, artwork, and accessories. We can provide a live-in professional caretaker who cares for your home and keeps your home in show to sell condition while giving you the peace of mind that your home is safe and sound. What does all that mean to you? Great staging at a fraction of traditional staging costs paid at closing, a reduction in your overall carrying costs, care of your home from the inside and out, statistically faster sales and significantly higher offers than a similar vacant home that is for sale. Showhomes also provides up to $5 million in additional insurance coverage for you and your home.
WHO / WHAT IS A HOME MANAGER?WATCH VIDEO
HOME STAGING

Experienced Real Estate Agents know that a home that is beautifully staged tends to sell faster than a house that is not. Also, vacant houses are often perceived to have a lower value than homes that are staged and can often receive "low-ball" offers from buyers who perceive that the owner is desperate to sell.
Showhomes provides customized staging solutions tailored to each home. Staging options include design and decorating by staging professionals, whole house staging or partial home stagings as well.
Showhomes is America's Leader in Home Staging with a proven method to stage and market your home for sale. Staging is the most effective way to sell properties in today's market.
"Home staging is no longer optional in this real estate market, but a MUST. It's what will make the difference in whether your home sells or not." - Real Estate Mogul Barbara Corcoran In today's real estate market, buyers have lots of choices when it comes to buying a home. Successful real estate agents know that beautifully designed and staged homes have more buyer appeal than vacant or non-staged homes. Statistics have shown that staged homes sell faster, bring higher offers and create happier sellers. Staging is the best marketing strategy available with proven results.
Why stage?Why showhomes?
HOME RESTYLES

Interested in a new look for your home? Love those designer makeover shows and wish someone would makeover your home? Are you selling your home and need help making it look perfect for showings? Interested in staging to get the "model home" look that captures premium buyers? If you're looking for some design ideas for your current home or have a home on the market for sale that needs some makeover magic, we can help. Staging your home by a professional stager is the most cost effective way to refresh your home. A professional stager can help with decorating trends, furniture placement, color choices, home improvement and much more. Whether you're ready for a new "look" or selling a home, Showhomes can help.
Owner Occupied Homes New Homes
HOME UPDATING

No one wants to spend money on the home they are getting ready to sell. However, most buyers are looking for a move-in-ready house with fresh paint and flooring. Very few buyers want more work and expense to update the home they will purchase. To appeal to the broadest base of buyers and to increase the value of your home, a few changes can provide the greatest return on investment when selling your home. Beyond basic de-cluttering and cleaning, Showhomes can assist with making these important changes for you.
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PORTFOLIO

BEFORE & AFTER

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Gorgeous Waterfront Estate

This beautiful, luxury home exemplifies all that is true coastal living in Charleston. Featuring pool, dock, guest house, spa, and an exceptional custom home that boasts craftsmanship and charm, this property is not to be missed.

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Family Cottage

Classic 1950's Riverland Terrace Cottage

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Lovely Seaside Farms Marshfront Home

Nothing compares to the lovely view this home offers. A grand, open floor plan and beautiful outdoor living give this home everything one would want for living in the Lowcountry.

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Impressive Low Country Home

Exceptional custom home with amazing views!

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Historic home

1872 Greek Revival house built by highly respected Civil War photojournalist George Barnard

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Single Family Renovated Ranch

Beautiful split floor plan

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Adorable James Island Home

Spectacular home in the heart of James Island. Charming and distinct. Upgrades and a lovely backyard!

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Single Family Home

Lovely floor plan!

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Gorgeous Old Village Reno

This beautiful home has been lovingly restored and expanded to create a modern home for the discerning buyer.

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Located in the historic Old Village of Mt. Pleasant

A Gorgeous cottage

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Lovely James Island Charmer

This adorable James Island home is in a lovely community. It features an open floor plan and a bonus FROG with ensuite.

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Luxury Home

Nestled on a quiet cul de sac

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Single Family Home

Great location and floor plan!

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Single Family Home

Magnificent Classic Charleston style home

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Charming home with wonderful floor plan

Amazing Mount Pleasant Location

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Impressive and historic 1850's residence

The home has been beautifully and sensitively restored and updated.

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Single Family Home

Move in ready!

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Gorgeous Saussy Burbank New Construction

Don't miss this beautiful home in Carolina Park's Riverside!

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Single Family Cottage

The sweetest cottage in North Charleston completely renovated

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Gorgeous beach home

Folly Beach home! Amazing inside and out!

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Spectacular Ashton Woods New Construction

Featuring Ashton Woods quality design and construction in Nexton, Summerville's premier new community, this home is ready for its new owner. A new construction home with an open floor plan, main level office, and large master suite, this one is not to be missed!

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Updated Mount Pleasant Home

This great home is in a convenient neighborhood and boasts a terrific floor plan with updated kitchen.

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Single Family Home

Beautiful home with lots of recent upgrades

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Exceptional I'On Home

The finest living in I'On, overlooking the pond, with pool and guest house.

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New Construction Single Family Home

Wonderful home located in Mount Pleasant in Stratton by the Sound neighborhood!

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Single Family Home

located in Summerville

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Nexton Beauty

This wonderful Ashton Woods built homes stands out among the crowd.

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Single Family Home

Beautifully restored in Charleston

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Incredible home built c.1873

Located in downtown Charleston

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Gorgeous Mount Pleasant home

Exceptional details

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SUCCESS STORIES

Charleston, SC

FULLY STAGED AND SOLD IN 26 DAYS

This property was on the rental market vacant for over a year before the sellers chose to stage with Showhomes and re-list the home on the rental market and sales market at the same time. The home was fully staged and sold in 26 days utilizing Showhomes Home Manager program.

Mount Pleasant, SC

UNDER CONTRACT WITHIN 1 DAY

This home was partially staged by Showhomes in order to maximize the home's best features. It was under contract within 1 day.

Mount Pleasant, SC

UNDER CONTRACT IN LESS THAN A WEEK

This home was on the market vacant for over seven months before Showhomes staged the home. The home went under contract in less than a week after staging. The home manager program allowed for every room in the home to be staged so that buyers could appreciate the property and visualize the home in a warm, engaging presentation.

BECOME A HOME MANAGER

Luxury living is no longer for the rich and famous.

Live Large. Spend Small. Be a Showhomes Executive Home Manager. Our Signature Service.

As a Showhomes Executive Home Manager you enjoy the good life for less, living in and maintaining a luxury home in show-to-sell condition. Your style and fine furniture add value to an upscale home on the market while you save a bundle-up to half of what it would normally cost to live in the house-with no long term lease obligation.

MEDIA AND BLOG

Insights and Application from the 2021 International Builder's Show (virtual)

Understanding the Current Real Estate Market

Captivating Discerning Buyers in a Seller's Market

Why Decluttering Accelerates the Sale of a Home & How to Implement It Successfully

Presentation is everything!

Why Stage in a HOT Seller's Market

Your Staged House is Under Contract! What to Know to Schedule De-Staging & Breakdown

Adjusting our Showhomes Sails in the Midst of the COVID-19 Crisis

Five Reasons to Stage Your Home Before You List It

Don't Fight White!

Don't Fight White Walls! (When Painting Your Home's Interior Before Listing)

Showhomes Charleston is honored to win national award

We are thrilled and honored to have won 2019 Top 5 Professional Home Staging Teams of the Year award from the Home Staging & Redesign Association.

The Psychology of the Closet When Selling Your Home

The fearless approach to the staging conversation with your clients

How to talk with your client about staging (especially when you don't want to offend).

Reflections on the Las Vegas Furniture Market

Stage your Home for a Successful Sale

Budding Showhomes Franchisees Breathe New Life into an Existing Asheville, North Carolina Location

Don and Kathi O'Rock signed on to franchise with the home staging brand after seeing the success of their friends in the same business.

Sybil Hill (SC)

The team at Showhomes is terrific. They are very sensitive to the client's needs and wishes and extremely responsive. The team of designers created a beautiful setting to highlight the best features of my client's home. We are optimistic that the home will sell quickly with their beautifully staged rooms and finishing touches.

Patty Scott (SC)

Interior Design is current, bright, appropriate for the home, and made a huge difference for my listing. The gals took charge and got it all done within our time frame! It was a smooth process.

Kristie Potts (SC)

Your team makes everything so easy! From the initial quote to the de-staging process, everything runs smoothly! The result is always fantastic, a beautifully staged home, which truly make a difference in the bottom line for our clients. Thank you for all you do!

Franne Schwarb (SC)

I like everything about you all. From the listing/seller consulting to the staging. I have used you in my own home and know first-hand you are the best.

Nancy Hoy (SC)

The services provided exceeded all expectations. Their team is experienced, efficient and above exceptional. They do an excellent job in the most professional manner.

Shannon Long (James Island SC)

Made the house look wonderful, great pictures!

Dawn Marquez (SC)

Consistent professional service. Beautiful work.

Tommy Lovett (SC)

Every aspect of their professional services made selling my listing both pleasurable and much easier for me as a real estate agent. Their entire staff were friendly, prompt and attentive to my every need with the single mindset of making my job easier, making my listing show ready and getting this property sold. They transformed my listing into a show place in a matter of days from the signing of their agreement. They helped with subcontractors for whatever the needs which was most helpful and time saving for me. They provided assistance with flyers and open houses for Realtors and prospects. They are not only a staging company but they understand what Realtors need to sell homes and communicate well throughout the entire process from staging to closing the deal. I would highly recommend these folks because you get more than a staging company, you actual get a partner who understands and appreciates what a difference a team effort makes in selling home. A grateful Realtor, Tommy Lovett

Bruce Stemerman (Charleston SC)

Lorelie was a pleasure to work with, very professional and helpful. She did an excellent job with an historic home we recently sold in downtown Charleston. the furnishings she provided were just right and wee received many positive comments from those who viewed the home. Our total experience could not have been better and we strongly recommend Showhomes of Charleston to anyone selling their home!

LeGrand Elebash (SC)

Very friendly and responsive service! The ShowHomes team always does a fantastic job of making our listings shine!

Leesa Northrup (SC)

Showhomes is always so professional and talented. I am convinced that they cause my homes to sell quicker and for more! Thanks to a great team!

Fiona Grunwald (Dublin OH)

Lorelie and her team did a wonderful job furnishing our home to make it show worthy. She immediately understood our style preference and how to accentuate the best attributes of our home. I would highly recommend her service.

James Culler (Daniel Island SC)

Their staging shows off the features of the home and makes it shine!

Anne Tidwell (SC)

I would highly recommend Showhomes of Charleston. They were very professional and the staging of our townhouse was beautiful! Definitely worth it!

Joan Hazleton (SC)

Prompt response and installation. Appropriately matched styles to the period and style of the property. Prompt removal, pleasant and professional all the way from start to finish. Fabulous photographer sealed the deal !

Pam Mayer (Mount Pleasant SC)

Attention to detail, putting the customer first, and providing whole house assessment, such as providing interior painting in addition to staging.

Edyth Mimms (SC)

Lauralee and her team are professional and talented. The transformation of this home in days was truly amazing. Expecting a quick sale.

Joan Hazleton (SC)

Efficiency. Staying on schedule and getting it done. Communicating with the buyer delicately so as not to offend.

Sissy Ambrose (SC)

Staging was done on time and was beautiful! Totally transformed my listing. Thank you!

LeGrand Elebash (SC)

Wonderful friendly service and timely efficient execution! I get a lot of compliments on the staging at my listing and I have recommended ShowHomes to all of the agents in my office!

Joyce Middleton (SC)

Did a wonderful job choosing rooms to decorate and then did wonderful job with making those rooms appealing to perspective home buyer.

Drake Herrin (SC)

Another great finished product. This was my third time using Showhomes within the year and they knocked it out of the park again. Thanks , Drake Herrin Carolina One Real Estate

Mary Buty (SC)

Always the best! Thank you Lorelie!

Sissy Ambrose (SC)

So easy to work with and the final product was FABULOUS!

LeGrand Elebash (SC)

Very friendly, flexible and efficient!

Jill Weatherford (SC)

Made the house look great and defined the rooms like I needed. Sold in 19 days.

Dawn Marquez (Mt. Pleasant SC)

Show Homes is able to handle a job easily with regard to timing. The design team really has a great eye for the style of the house, use of color, flow and furniture placement. Lorelie and Katlyn are pleasant to work with. Excellent company all the way around!

Drake Herrin (SC)

Showhomes of Charleston always does a great job for me and my clients.

Peter Conway (SC)

Very responsive. Have excellent furnishings of all styles. Are very careful and particular when staging a home.

Franne Schwarb (SC)

They always make us, the Realtors look good.

Allison Casper (Daniel Island SC)

Very responsive! Nice group of women to work with!

Peter Conway (SC)

Professional, flexible, good listeners and well stocked with attractive furniture!

Drake Herrin (SC)

I think this company did a great job staging my listing. So many complements from the showing agents too. The property was easy to show and the home mangers really took good care of the property.

Elizabeth Murphy (SC)

Kaylan and Lorelie were amazing at staging our home for sale! I hesitated hiring a professional stager because of the cost. I can unequivocally say that it was worth every single penny! Showhomes went way, way beyond my expectations. Two of my close friends said they didn't even recognize some of the rooms because they looked like they were in a magazine. Kaylan even helped me before the staging over a holiday weekend by picking out the hardwood floor stain which looked amazing. Surprisingly, the cost was very reasonable with different price levels for different budgets. They handled everything , worked late, and the next day it was magazine quality perfection. We want to buy most of the furniture from them. They thought of every detail from artwork, hand towels, books, plants and soap dishes. We highly, highly recommend Kaylan and Showhomes of Charleston to stage your home!

J Corso (SC)

Very responsive. Home is well taken care of and if follow-up is require, Showhomes of Charleston can be counted on to take requisite action.

Derek SChmeelk (Mt. Pleasant SC)

Everyone was very kind and easy to communicate with. They cared about the end result and helped get our house sold!

John Liberatos (Charleston SC)

Easy to coordinate

Kendra Boozer (SC)

I love the customer service, your hard work, communication and especially your design touches and furnishings that go into make a home look the best it can!

Larry and Janet Stewart (SC)

As Showhomes Managers, we are able to live in very nice homes and continue to enjoy our flexibility that Showhomes gives us. It is also a joy to help the homeowner and agent present the property in the best light possible.

Realtor (SC)

Lorelie Brown is the Joanna Gaines of Charleston. She makes it look easy but she spends a lot of time planning, preparing, and delivering quality home furnishings that maximize the positive things about each home and minimize the negatives. I've seen her take cramped, funky spaces and give them purpose. She can also transform lovely spaces into extraordinary spaces that make people want to sit and plant roots right on the spot.

Kendra Boozer (SC)

Love Love Showhomes! They do such a professional job efficiently and their furniture and placement is always impressive! They also help sell homes with unique and small spaces. They do it all and I would recommend them to anyone trying to sell a home!

Franne Schwarb (SC)

They always go the extra mile no matter what the circumstances.

Cathy Couch (x SC)

It was a pleasure working with professional persons.

Bill Parrish (Mount Pleasant SC)

Very professional.

Emerald Homes (Mt.Pleasant SC)

simplicity and follow up

George Buell (Charleston SC)

the staging looked great. All furniture was in very good condition

Marcia Wray (SC)

I cannot say enough about Showhomes of Charleston! My listing went under contract in 1 day! I listed this house twice before in the past two years, but the sellers were not ready to make the changes that I suggested. After 6 months off the market as a rental, the sellers agreed to make a few cosmetic changes and let Showhomes stage the house. Wow! What an amazing transformation that helped sell the home quickly. The sellers are extremely happy and that makes me happy. Thank you, Showhomes of Charleston!

Cathy Couch (Charleston SC)

The customer service is great!

Allen and Mrs. Janet Mcintyre (Charleston SC)

Greatly improves the look of the house.

Kim Meyer (SC)

What's not to say...they met my clients needs and totally exceeded my expectations. I would not consider any other company to stage a luxury home. Their attention to detail is incredible and kept it seamless during the entire process. Customer service is incredible and any questions or concerns are answered quickly and always in a friendly and sincere manner. Showhomes of Charleston care about their clients and the agents they work with and the home managers I really could not have asked for anyone better. They truly take the time to interview the home managers to make sure it is a right fit and the home was always, always in show ready condition quickly. They highlighted the home with high end furnishings and beautiful accent pieces. If you are considering anyone else, stop and look no further, call Showhomes of Charleston..you won't be sorry!!

Carol Broach (Monks Corner SC)

The quick response to issues

Teri Ostrom (SC)

1st class Professional service from Realtors, home owners and home manager program!

Gregory Zeller (Minneapolis MN)

Everyone we worked with at Showhomes was the consummate professional. They delivered exactly what they promised, on time, every time. There is no question we sold our home faster and for more then we would have without engaging their services.

Cathy Couch (x SC)

Very professional

Joanne Brockway (SC)

Excellent service and very good communication.

Gregory Zeller (Minneapolis MN)

The home was decorated well and projected a comfortable feeling. They home manager always had a place available for showing and we consistently received feedback that the house showed very well. We were very pleased to of had a home manager because the roof developed a minor leak and the manager was there to detect it and ensure that it was repaired promptly.

Debra Galdo (SC)

Not only are Showhomes of Charleston prompt and responsive, but they have an obvious desire to serve the customer and provide excellence in their work.

Leesa Northrup (SC)

Showhomes is professional, timely and wonderful to work with! Lorilee and her team are so talented! I have enjoyed every time I have worked with them and they have been extremely helpful in getting my homes sold!

Loren Bethea (SC)

Quick to get the pictures taken

Suzy Kopp (SC)

Always followed through with exactly what they said they would do. Courteous, prompt and a high level of professionalism during the entire process.

Franne Schwarb (Mt. Pleasant SC)

Attention to detail and the style you bring to every home.

RE (Charleston SC)

Best decision my wife & I ever made. After living in Our Home for almost 10 years, it was time to sell. ( We were ready to simplify. ) My wife was adamant about Staging Our Home and So We Did ... Brittanie Tucker and her assistant, Christian Hicks met with us and resolved All issues surrounding Selling Our Home. Brittanie recommended Matt O"Neill Real Estate and Our successful Path was underway. After pictures and Drone pics were completed, Our Home was on MLS, Trulia, and other search engines. It took less than 45 days to get a CONTRACT. To see Result of hard work, Search 2145 Saint Lukes Drive, Charleston, SC 29414 and See SHOWHOMES STAGING in ACTION. They will get your Home SOLD. ( Matt O'Neill, Realtor, is The Best, TOO. ) Great Team-Work ...

RE (Charleston SC)

Relationship: Colleague Project Date: February 2016 ShowHomes has helped a number of my clients stage their homes to sell for maximum value. I just listed a home in downtown Charleston this month and ShowHomes staged the home for my client. The home sold in less than a week at 99% of asking price. I highly recommend this company. Matt O'Neill - Broker Matt O'Neill Real Estate

Realtor (Charleston SC)

Matt O'Neill (SC)

Exceptional! Showhomes has helped my clients sell their homes faster, and for more money. I just listed a home downtown with ShowHomes staging and the home went under contract in less than a week at 99% of asking price. Matt O'Neill

Weekley Homes Llc (Mt Pleasant SC)

quick, professional, up to date furniture and accessories, open to suggestions

Molly Ramey (SC)

Professionalism and friendliness and willing to adapt to any situation.

Realtor (Charleston SC)

I wanted to take a moment to say, WOW!! The home looks fabulous. Buyers will now be focused on how lovely the home truly is and all it's positive attributes. I am so happy my clients have the opportunity to utilize your companies services. Thank you so much. PS. The pictures look terrific.

Stephanie Aston Jones (Highland Park NJ)

I had moved out of state and your company allowed the house to remain in showable condition. I think it would still be on the market if not for Showhomes.

Susan Jordan (Cleveland SC)

Professional, attention to detail, ease of setting up services, timely completion, sales results.

Lois Lane (SC)

Fast -professional. very stylish.

Realtor (SC)

Showhomes is truly a professional company. Their talent in staging homes has paid off in quick sales for my clients. They do an incredible job in making a house look like a home! Beautiful work! I would not hesitate to recommend them.

Homeowner (Mount Pleasant SC)

Using Showhomes of Charleston to stage our house was literally worth every penny-- and it costs less than I expected. My home had never looked so good, I felt that I was walking into someone else's house! We had our first offer within 19 days of listing the property and I believe that the professional staging made all the difference.

Mary Buty (SC)

Great Folks! They are exceptionally good at what they do from placement of furniture to color coordination and for those of us that are really busy they are punctual, time conscientious and efficient! On some projects they can be miracle workers!

Marcia Wray (SC)

Showhomes is responsive to me and my clients and they know their stuff! They communicate well and always make my listings look their best!

Re (SC)

The Team at Showhomes of Charleston continues to dazzle and amaze me with their attention to detail and style! Really. They know how to add a "WOW" factor that transforms a nice space to a spectacular one in a day. I am a Realtor and I not only use them for my own homes that I renovate and sell, but I encourage clients to employ them as well, I've found that people THINK they can decorate a space to maximize the effect but they are often flat out wrong. BTW, I struggle with paint selections. I've recently gotten help from Showhomes in advance of painting interior and exterior colors and been very glad I did! Lorelie steered me towards a neutral yet inviting paint color that expands the space while showing off the trim.

Jay Reigart (Awendaw SC)

Professional and very quick. Did what you said you would. Got an offer.

Eric Walsh (Charleston SC)

Was really happy with how things came together with the house. Staged quickly with good quality and well designed furniture.

Homeowner (SC)

We were very impressed with the dealings with Showhomes of Charleston. It is difficult to be out of state and arrange for a home to be staged. Fortunately together with our Realtor, a wonderful job was completed and done in a speedy efficient manner. We needed additional touch ups done and they were able to bring in the right contractors to take care of the details. The final photographs looked great and I am sure made all the difference to showing our home. Thank you for the attention to detail.

Homeowner (SC)

Showhomes of Charleston provided staging and a home manager during the sale of our home. We were impressed by the quick proposal and staging process. We were always able to get any questions answered in a timely fashion. The home was staged beautifully and we believe that it lead to a fast sale of our home. The home manager was an asset to the process and kept the house in "show ready" condition at all times. Upon the sale of the house we were able to work quickly with Showhomes to arrive at a mutual move out date and accommodate our buyer's closing request. Overall, the process went smoothly and we would heartily recommend Showhomes!

Happy Client (Mount Pleasant SC)

Showhomes of Charleston has been fantastic to work with. The company staged our home within a week of us contacting them. The owner is lovely to deal with and their furniture/accessories are beautiful and of great quality. Lorelie and her team did an amazing job matching the staging furniture with our home and made the rooms flow nicely. We have been very satisfied with the transaction and feel it was well worth the investment!

Edyth Mimms (SC)

The team is very talented and professional. They totally transformed the home in one day. I highly reccomend Showcase homes if you want your property sold.

Mary Buty (SC)

Professional and efficient!

Carol Farr (Summerville SC)

Brittanie was very good to work with. Always answered any questions very quickly, and accommodated some tricky scheduling.

C. Doffermyre (Daniel Island SC)

"Thank you for doing an amazing job!! I had my reservations and you far exceeded my expectations!!"

Re (SC)

I use Showhomes to furnish all the houses that I personally own and sell. They have furnished at least 10 homes or more for me in the last year and a half. I feel very strongly that the homes sell faster and for much more money than if they were vacant. I think they really do a great job with their choices of furnishings, and are great with working around my schedule. They have also done a great job furnishing vacant homes that I am selling for other clients. I would highly recommend them.

Re (SC)

Our clients used this company on two occasions and would readily do so again. They were professional, had a better quote than their competitor, and left each home in show ready condition. Both homes were luxury market homes with one selling for $2 million dollars. All the people involved were beyond polite and were a joy to work with. I highly recommend their work.

HO (SC)

Our experience with Lorelei and her team at Showhomes was wonderful. From their assessing and quoting the job to their follow-thru, everything was done very professionally. We enjoyed watching the crew at work---moving and removing items from our home---making interesting and, I think, better choices for each room. I was impressed by their abilities and ease of working together to come up with creative solutions. They encouraged us to get rid of the "fun color" in the bathrooms of our beach house and update to a more neutral palette. They were right---the new colors give a feeling of connectivity to each floor and make the rooms look larger. In two days, they returned with purchases--within budget--that were appropriate, fun, and enhance each space. They were all delightful to work with and I highly recommend their services.

Homeowner (Charleston SC)

Happy Client (Charleston SC)

Bill & Vanessa Grebe (Mount Pleasant SC)

great communication timely preparation of materials timely answers to any questions

N. Lykins (Charleston SC)

I had the pleasure of living in a show home for about 8 months. It was a great experience. The home was beautiful, and the location was perfect! An amazing value! Lorelie and Coy were a pleasure to work with. They responded immediately if I had any question or concern. I would definitely use their service, if I was selling my own home!

Fitz Lazenby (SC)

Made my life easier and the staging was great! Thanks again.

Chris Facello (Charleston SC)

Professionalism, expertise and services provided.

Lois Lane (SC)

The Showhomes team worked quickly and did a beautiful job.

Ingrid Appleby (Mount Pleasant SC)

"Showhomes staged my condo recently and every room looks gorgeous. The Showhomes team took care of everything from the conceptual design to the placement of furniture and accessories. They really made everything look wonderful. I was very pleased to have a contract on my condo within days. Thanks again."

Heather P McDaniel (Burlington NC)

Easy to work with.

Hilary (SC)

Great staging design work and great customer service.

Bradley Thompson (SC)

Very Professional, timely and responsive. Your staging makes homes much more sellable and the feedback I've received proves that fact.

Bill Smith (x SC)

I think the designers do a good job furnishing the house and I believe having the house staged causes the house to sell faster and for more money.

Norm Cooper (SC)

Very fast. Easy to deal with. They provided the accessories, towels the whole 9 yards made it beautiful. They even took pictures! Great people, great service. Staging makes all the difference when trying to sell a nice home.

Terrye Campsen Seckinger (SC)

I wanted to write and thank you for partnering in selling our home on the Isle of Palms. We built on the Island about 24 years ago and had a wonderful time raising our boys at the beach. Over that time I accumulated a great deal of furniture and things and when it came time to sell our home, it just did not show well. It was best for us to entirely move out and as a former realtor, I knew the home needed to have furniture in it to sell. Showhomes was exactly what we needed! Your rate was amazingly reasonable and our home sold in three short months! I am absolutely convinced had we not partnered with Showhomes, our home would have been on the market many months longer. I am thrilled and grateful for all you did for us! I tell everyone I know who is considering selling a home about Showhomes. It is well worth the investment and will sell your home in a very short time. Your staff did a fantastic job in updating our house with furnishings that were appropriate for the beach which was a tremendous draw to buyers. Showhomes is a brilliant idea to help sellers in this economy and I wish you all the best!

Carter Rowson (SC)

Place looks amazing. What a transformation from what was there before!

Turltle Co. Homes (Kiawah SC)

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Jim Algar (SC)

I have been happy with the level of professionalism.

Charlotte Bova (Charleston SC)

You guys did a super job! My client told me that my recommendation to have the house staged was the best thing!!

T & J Richards (Charleston SC)

Our realtor agent suggested staging our vacant rental home with Showhomes. Great suggestion! We know that staging with Showhomes increased the sales price and drastically reduced the time to sell. Two days after listing, we had an offer and closed in a week. Showhomes staff were professional, friendly and flexible. The furnishings were high quality and really showed how the rooms could be lived in. They even had great ideas for those strange unusable spaces. The furnishings made the rooms look larger than they did vacant. We even staged the screened in porch with outdoor furniture, which expanded the living areas even more. The moving crew was meticulously careful and left everything cleaner than when they arrived. When we told them house was sold and we needed the house empty in a few days - it was no problem. We would highly recommend them.

Franne Schwarb (Mount Pleasant SC)

"The house looks fabulous. Thank you so much! You go above and beyond every time."

Karen Sumner (Charleston SC)

After learning about Showhomes of Charleston, I decided that I would try their services in an effort to offset the negative impression of a vacant listing I had. WOW… what a difference! From the beginning to the end, they made sure that my client was happy. The entire process was very simple. The Showhomes crew took charge with their knowledge and expertise and did a truly wonderful job staging the home with quality furnishings & accessories. Not only were we able to receive a contract within 20 days, but also at a higher asking price! My client and I are 100% convinced that staging this property made all the difference. I will most definitely be using Showhomes in the future and recommending them to any client that needs the help of true professionals.

Jennifer Finger (Charleston SC)

Showhomes recently staged a remodeled property for me that needed furnishings in order to make sense of the small rooms and make the home feel warmer. The Showhomes design team brought in just the right furniture and décor to do just that and to appeal to our market. They worked with us as our timeline altered for completion, and delivered a winning look….the home received a contract in less than 30 days! It was great to work with them again to get another home sold.

Colleen Hughes (Charleston SC)

When walking into what is now our new home, we felt comfortable from the start! The environment was warm and welcoming and the house was decorated in a way that made us feel “at home” immediately. We could easily envision our furniture and our belongings in this well-appointed place. After we negotiated and agreed on a closing date, due to family and friends visiting the area, we had requested that we visit the house on several occasions. Each time we visited, the house was immaculate and the home managers were most accommodating to our schedule. Seeing the house as “lived in” made such a difference to us, as seeing this house empty would not have made the same impact. It made our buying decision all that much easier! I would definitely recommend “Showhomes” as I am certain, given our own experience, that the house would show better and a sale would be that much quicker!

Skip Godow (Charleston SC)

“Showhomes provided outstanding professional staging services for our home. Our home was vacant and seemed barren and unwelcoming, but the Showhomes design team transformed it. The result was beautiful, warm, and brought out the best features of the house. After staging, we received a contract in just over a month and I am confident that their staging made it possible. My wife and I are thrilled with the outcome and would recommend Showhomes Charleston to anyone needing staging of their home.”

Home Manager (Mount Pleasant SC)

Showhomes has been a great fit for our family as we have transitioned from Pennsylvania into the Charleston area. We have enjoyed living in a beautiful Showhome affordably while waiting for our home to sell. By not being locked into a long-term lease situation, we are now prepared to purchase another home when ours closes. The Showhomes team has been so easy to work with. We highly recommend!

Alicia Mendicino (Mount Pleasant, SC SC)

I can't express how very pleased I am with the new and vastly improved look of my family room and home office. Both are now my two favorite spots to either work or relax. Many thanks for your keen eye and flair. Its impressive.

Maggie Thompson (Mt. Pleasant SC)

Lorelie Brown with Showhomes of Charleston walked through our house and gave us suggestions on how to stage the house before we put it up for sale. We really appreciated her help and our house sold in 2 weeks! Her ideas worked! I would recommend her services to anyone who is considering using a stager for their home sale.

Dianne Broom (Mount Pleasant SC)

Showhomes, Charleston was very attentive to my clients' needs. They went out of their way to provide furnishings appropriate for the property, being solution-oriented. The homeowners and I appreciate the Realtor Open House/luncheon held in an effort to bring more Realtors through the property. Thanks, Showhomes!

Home Manager (Mount Pleasant SC)

I have nothing but positive things to say about the home manager program. Having someone here to help us unpack and arrange things was so unbelievable - we'd still be in boxes if it wasn't for them! They made our house feel like a home very quickly. The house is amazing - what other program can you live in a million dollar house for a fraction of what the normal rent would be?! Again, truly a great experience.

Josh Lowder (Charleston SC)

“Showhomes has provided professional services to me for my downtown property. As previously vacant, buyers were not able to visualize the home’s potential. Showhomes staged the home by bringing in a conscientious home manager and furnishings that complemented the home’s character. The property was cared for and well-managed. Their staff worked with my agent to provide excellent showings which resulted in multiple offers. I would highly recommend Showhomes to anyone who has the challenge of owning a vacant property.”

Dr. Thomas Keane (SC)

“After being on the market for over 600 days and sitting vacant for many months, our agent recommended Showhomes. We chose to contract with them for staging through their Home Manager program. What a difference it made! In only 29 days after staging, we received a contract. The home presented beautifully and the home managers were wonderful. I am so glad we made the decision to use Showhomes. Now the home is sold and we are happy!”

Belinda Fox (Goose Creek SC)

Thank you for partnering with me to have a successful sale. You gave me an edge over my competitor and helped me get the listing. By staging the home immediately, it captured buyers in the first crucial days of the listing. The home looked beautiful and presented so much better than a vacant home. Showhomes helped me receive an offer in less than 30 days and my seller is thrilled. Let's do this again."

Keller Williams United Realtors® (Mt. Pleasant SC)

As a relatively new agent, I spend a lot of time with buyers. It is amazing to see the difference in their reaction to a property once it has been staged by Showhomes. The new look immediately allows the buyer to envision living in the home. Simple good taste sells houses.

Home Manager (SC)

"We recently became property managers for the Showhomes of Charleston team. The experience thus far has been very rewarding. The initial period of settling in and staging the home requires true commitment. But, the end result is well worth it. We now enjoy maintaining the home and the opportunity it affords our family to live in a lovely property and community. Being a successful property manager requires attention to detail, great organizational skills and a flexible approach. We have received fantastic support from the Showhomes team and thoroughly enjoy our role as property managers."

Maggie Curtis (Mt. Pleasant SC)

“Showhomes of Charleston has provided an innovative solution for me and my sellers. They transformed a vacant property which had a few quirks into a dynamic home to which buyers could relate. The home managers assigned to the property keep the home in beautiful condition and they are ready for showings within an hour’s notice. The homeowners have reduced their monthly carrying fees for utilities and upkeep. The Showhomes team has also been great to work with and have made my job easier. They want to help me get this home sold.”

Brian Whitsitt (Mt. Pleasant SC)

“Showhomes has done a great job in staging a previously challenging property. They have maximized the space and minimized obvious flaws to create a beautifully designed home. It has made a 180 degree difference in how the home is now perceived on the market. Their concern about this property’s care is also clearly evident. I would use Showhomes again!”

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is home staging?
When a home is "staged", it's furnished and decorated in a way that's carefully designed to maximize the home's appeal to prospective buyers.
What benefits does home staging offer to a Homeowner?
A properly staged home has just the right quality and quantity of furnishings for a buyer to understand how rooms function and how spaces flow. Staging creates warmth, life, and positive emotion. Good staging avoids clutter or overly personalized decor that might be a turn-off to some. It maximizes the home's strengths while minimizing any shortcomings. Staging engages prospective buyers, increases their interest and perception of value. A prospective buyer becomes more likely to buy!
Do you provide staging services for owner-occupied homes?
Yes, we are a full service staging organization and can provide help for homes that are occupied either for sale or for those who just want to update the look of their property.
What is a Home Manager?
A Home Manager is an individual or family who assists Showhomes by living in a Showhome and caring for it while it's on the market. Showhomes painstakingly selects and trains each Home Manager in accordance with the system we've developed through three decades of experience.
Why would I use a Home Manager to help sell my home?
A Home Manager benefits the Homeowner by caring for the home and reducing the Homeowner's carrying costs. Some examples of carrying costs that a Home Manager would cover would be utilities, gas, water, and the ability to take advantage of the savings of our national insurance program. The Home Manager helps in the sales effort by readying the house for showings and through the added life and emotional appeal their belongings contribute. Homes staged with live-in Home Managers typically out-perform vacant homes by large margins.
Is a Home Manager present during showings?
No, Home Managers are not present during showings. Prospective buyers won't know that your home is even staged; it will simply look and feel like a homeowner lives in and loves the home. Everything is in its place and your home shows as well or better than it would if you still lived there.
How is Showhomes different from others who offer staging services?
Life sells homes. Buying a home is an emotional decision for most people and Showhomes is unique in the way it helps to sell homes. Using a live in Home Manager assures you that the entire home is staged to perfection and that it is always tuned up and in show-to-sell condition. Because of this, your home is far less vulnerable to low-ball offers than it would be if it were simply staged with furniture.
Does Showhomes act as a Realtor?
No. Showhomes provides staging services that make your home far more attractive to prospective buyers. Almost all Showhomes are listed by full-service Realtors. Showhomes does not represent buyers or sellers in the real estate transaction; that is the service your Realtor is trained and licensed to provide.
Does Showhomes offer staging services without Home Managers?
Yes. If you are interested in staging services without a Home Manager contact your local office. Pricing varies by location.
Is smoking allowed in a Showhome?
No. Our promise to homeowners is a smoke free home that appeals to the largest percentage of prospective buyers.
What happens when a Showhome sells?
As soon as you accept an offer, we begin the process of relocating our Home Manager. Unlike a tenant, our Home Managers are under contract to move on short notice and once we succeed in selling your home, we are often ready to begin staging another home. We return your home to you in as good or even better condition than when we received it and the new buyers get a fresh, clean home to move into.
What are the benefits of being a Home Manager?
Flexibility, low housing costs, short or long-term housing solution, no long term committment.
Who provides the furnishings for a Showhome?
A critical requirement of Home Managers is that they have an inventory of fine furniture and accessories that meets our quality standards that they move from house to house. Showhomes supplements furniture as needed for each home.
How can I find out about becoming a Home Manager?
Visit the Home Manager section of our website or click on "Locations" to talk to your local representative.
How can I learn more about your services to Homeowners?
Click on the locations page to contact your local representative for a free consultation.
How do Showhomes services benefit a Realtor?
Showhomes helps homeowners and their Realtors sell vacant homes faster and for higher prices. In today's market, staging a home with a live-in Home Manager can steeply reduce the amount of time the home sits on the market and bring in offers far above what a homeowner would get if the home remained vacant. For a Realtor, this means less hassle, faster sale, higher commission and a happier homeowner.
Is there any cost to the Realtor?
No. Showhomes is free to Realtors.
How can I learn more about your services to Realtors?
Click on the locations page to contact your local representative for a free consultation.
How are home showings arranged?
Realtors who use us often comment that Showhomes are the easiest to show; often they are easier to show than owner-occupied homes. All Showhomes are available to show by appointment. Simply call the local Showhomes contact and make the showing appointment and we'll ensure that the home is available to show.
What markets does Showhomes serve?
Showhomes is growing! To see what markets we serve, click on the Locations page.
How can I learn more about Showhomes franchise opportunities?
Showhomes is a fun and exciting business that helps others. If you have a love of real estate and people, click on the Franchise Opportunities page or visit showhomesfranchise.com for more information.

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FRANCHISE OWNER IN CHARLESTON

We would be delighted to put our real estate savvy and the Showhomes proven business model to work for you. Whether you are a homeowner, realtor, developer or prospective home manager, we have the services and resources you need. The Showhomes team includes experts in marketing luxury properties, staging homes for maximum impact, placing and training home managers and helping homeowners get the most value.

Lorelie Brown
Franchise Owner
Phone: (843) 606-2811
Email: lbrown@showhomes.com
Samantha Kirkland
Operations Manager
Phone:
Email: skirkland@showhomes.com
Leslie Quinn
Marketing Manager
Phone: (843) 606-2811
Email: lquinn@showhomes.com
Brandy Calcagno
Principal Stager
Phone:
Email: bcalcagno@showhomes.com
Laura Jacobin
Sales Representative
Phone:
Email: ljacobin@showhomes.com
Nancy Rathman
Stager
Phone:
Email: wmrathman@gmail.com


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Showhomes: What We Do

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Leslie Quinn

Brandy Calcagno

Laura Jacobin

Nancy Rathman

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