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Pre-Listing Property Preparation

Pre-Staging x Staging+

Exclusively for Real Estate Agents

New York            Hamptons           London           San Francisco

Jackie S.  New York

Real Estate Agent

"The worst part of the job is coordinating everything. The whole point is I can be hands-off."

Sharon A.  San Francisco

Realtor

"No surprises with Chelsea.  I never have to worry about runaway costs."

Daniel G.  New York

Real Estate Agent

"Why would I want to chase contractors? That's why I hired Chelsea."

Jane C.  London

Letting Agent

"The breadth of the offering is quite exceptional."

Thomas J.  New York

Real Estate Agent

"I haven't seen that A-to-Z value prop yet. Only stagers or only clearing people, never combined."

The New Way to Boost Selling Power

Chelsea streamlines the path to market by handling the work before staging, delivering a hassle-free solution that helps homes sell at their full potential.

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Our Philosophy

Chelsea believes that every property presents a unique set of opportunities and challenges.

 

Rather than applying a standardized formula, we develop bespoke solutions tailored to the property, the market, and our clients’ objectives. 

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The Problem

Doing it Yourself Misses Deadlines

Overwhelmed clients and dated properties multiply the time between listing and close

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01. Vendor Chaos

Coordinating multiple vendors takes time away from your business

04. No Methodology

Deadlines are difficult to meet without a structure and process in-place

02. Client Inexperience

Passing off the prep work results in delays and unmet expectations

05. Building Rules

Misunderstanding building requirements leads to problems and delays

03. Skipping Pre-Stating

Without clean-up you're left with eyesores you can't hide at a showing

06. Asset Downsizing

Years of accumulated valuables are complicated to sell and remove

Comprehensive Pre-Listing

Preparation From A to Z 

One team. One point of contact. Continuous accountability.

01. Pre-Staging

A new approach to property prep that handles the upfront work, bridging the gap between getting a home ready and getting it staged

Downsizing &

Decluttering

Coordination &

Clearing Logistics

Approx. 4-6 Days

Approx. 7-10 Days

02. Staging+

Legacy staging reimagined, starting with property upgrades that complete the staging vision for a negotiation-free walk-through

Repairs &

Upgrades

Bespoke

Staging

Approx. 3-4 Weeks

Approx. 5-7 Days

Pre-Staging

01. Downsizing & Decluttering

Every item assessed, sorted, and accounted for.

Your client gets clarity. Your listing gets momentum.

Approx. 4-6 Days

What You Walk Away With

Detailed Project Roadmap

An assessment of work produces a project roadmap with milestone dates.

Sensitive Handling of Personal Items

A detailed sweep of home contents is conducted to flag documents, medication, and key items for client direction.

All Items Digitally Accounted For

Everything from paintings to mugs is measured, tagged, and photographed for a client-facing digital catalogue.

Storage Cost Savings

Everything from paintings to mugs is measured, tagged, and photographed for a client-facing digital catalogue.

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Pre-Staging

02. Coordination & Clearing Logistics

Boxes are packed and the home is cleared. Experts handle the valuables. Chelsea manages the logistics.

Approx. 7-10 Days

What You Walk Away With

Hiccup-Ready Clearing Logistics

Chelsea takes care of building management, deposits and COIs, keeping pickups on track with contingency plans in place.

On-Site For Every Task

Chelsea has multiple trained team members on-site throughout to ensure nothing gets missed and no one cuts corner.

Value-Driven Item Sales

Items selected for sale are appraised and directed to the right experts to maximize proceeds.

Tax Write-Offs

Chelsea works with donation partners to maximize clients’ tax deductions.

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03. Repairs & Upgrades

Contractors are brought in to carry out selective repairs that move the needle. No over-spending. No missed deadlines.

Approx. 3-4 Weeks

What You Walk Away With

Walk-Through Credit Prevention

Proactive property upgrades help prevent costly closing credits during walk-throughs.

Commission-Free Repairs Costs

No referral fees. No markups. Just the right professionals to complete the design vision and maximize results.

Preferential Pricing & Scheduling

Longstanding vendor relationships unlock preferred pricing and on-call service for your client.

Experts in Occupied-Home Upgrades

In occupied homes, repairs are designed around your client’s routine—not the other way around.

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Staging+

04. Bespoke Staging

Positioned for the right buyer, photographed for the listing, staged on a cleared canvas.

Approx. 5-7 Days

What You Walk Away With

Documented Design Impact

Every design decision is captured throughout staging to strengthen listing presentation and support marketing impact.

Architectural Character Revealed

Staging plans are developed to highlight and bring forward the home’s original architectural character and defining features.

Pre-Staging, Clean Canvas

A thorough pre-staging process creates a clean, intentional foundation so the final staging feels cohesive and complete.

Adaptive Home Styling

Design solutions are built around what already exists in the home, introducing only what’s needed to elevate the space.

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Use Cases

We Prepare More Than The Property

When the complexity goes beyond the property, our four-part service helps clients organize what's staying, what's going, and what's next.

Downsizing Boomers

Estate Properties

Life Transition

Family With Kids

Divorced Single-Parent

Busy Professional

Older Siblings With

Aging Parents

Downsizing Boomers

Inherited by Out-of-State Children

Older Couple

Older Widow

Our lifetime is in our home, how do we sort through it all?

Inherited by Older Family Members

Executor Managing The Estate

Benefits

What You Get When Chelsea Handles Your Project

On-Site

Project Management

Budget Conscious Approach

Established Vendor Network

Reputation

Protection

One Team

End-to-end preparation carried out by one team

Flat-Fee Business Model

Transparent proposal with no hidden fees or surprises

Vetted Vendors

Consortium of reliable trusted partners

Operational Know-How

Transparent proposal with no hidden fees or surprises

One Point of Contact

One communication channel to monitor progress

No Staging Add-Ons

No added fees no matter how long the property sits

Competitive Pricing

Relationships afford cost effective solutions

Emotional Know-How

Guiding clients through difficult decisions

On-Site For Every Task

On-site for every phase incl. vendor appointments

Packaging & Pricing

No overspending with a-la-carte pricing & tiered pricing

Preferential Scheduling

On-call vendors offer immediate bookings

Brand Know-How

Your brand represented on-site at all times

Technology

Digital Transparency For

Real-Time Project Visibility

Both apps keep everyone in the loop, so you're never chasing an update and your client never wonders what's happening inside their home.

Track Progress

Know exactly where the property stands without making a single call

View Upcoming Appointments

Your clients always known who's coming and when —

No surprises, no anxiety

Agent-Facing App

Client-Facing App

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Personal Assets

Visual image of belongings with option to keep or remove

Direct Communication

Your clients get the answers they need. No calls, no back-and-forth

Return On Investment

Chelsea's Results vs. Doing It Yourself

Same building. Same unit. With and without Chelsea.

Chelsea's Track Record

175 W 93rd Street, NY

Upper West Side

100 Less Days On the Market. Saved by 104 More Users. Closing Record.

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Sales

Manhattan

All Upper West Side

Upper West Side

175 West 93rd Street #12K

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MAINTENANCE FEES

ESTIMATED PAYMENT

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Days on market: 16 days

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This home has been saved by 141 users.

Closing record

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e.g. address, building, agent

Sales

Manhattan

All Upper West Side

Upper West Side

175 West 93rd Street #10K

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MAINTENANCE FEES

ESTIMATED PAYMENT

Doing It Yourself

Days on market: 116 days

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This home has been saved by 37 users.

Chelsea's Track Record

550 Grand Street, NY

Lower East Side

71 Less Days On the Market. Saved by 56 More Users. Closing Record.

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e.g. address, building, agent

Sales

Manhattan

All Downtown

Lower East Side

550 Grand Street #G3E

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MAINTENANCE FEES

ESTIMATED PAYMENT

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Days on market: 35 days

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This home has been saved by 79 users.

Closing record

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e.g. address, building, agent

Sales

Manhattan

All Downtown

Lower East Side

550 Grand Street #G7E

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MAINTENANCE FEES

ESTIMATED PAYMENT

Doing It Yourself

Days on market: 106 days

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This home has been saved by 23 users.

Chelsea's Track Record

166 W 76th Street, NY

Upper West Side

123 Less Days On the Market. Saved by 63 More Users. Closing Record.

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e.g. address, building, agent

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Manhattan

All Upper West Side

Upper West Side

166 West 76th Street #4B

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MAINTENANCE FEES

ESTIMATED PAYMENT

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Days on market: 70 days

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This home has been saved by 94 users.

Closing record

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e.g. address, building, agent

Sales

Manhattan

All Upper West Side

Upper West Side

166 West 76th Street #5B

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MAINTENANCE FEES

ESTIMATED PAYMENT

Doing It Yourself

Days on market: 193 days

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This home has been saved by 31 users.

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Before & After

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