Client Testimonials

The Stage Coach Diana Zinck was recommended to me by Royal LePage Realty to best prepare our North Saanich waterfront  home for viewing and sale in May, 2020.  Because of the Covid Pandemic restrictions she was not able to come to the house in person so she first provided us with a comprehensive checklist of things to do to best  prepare the house and stage it for viewing.  We used the list to declutter our house, reducing the number of pictures and many other items to stage the house so it would appear appealing and show well. We followed most of  her suggestions and then she did an excellent job in walking with us virtually through the house via videotelephony on our iPad, communicating  on how it looked and if there should be further changes made. The results were amazing!  The rooms and the spaces within the house looked more expansive and the lovely hardwood floors, fireplace, stood out.  The unobstructed  windows also better exposed the views of the ocean and gardens. The house is a 1940’s Craftsman design and I had made many upgrades over the years so I hoped it would not become a tear-down.  Diana provided us with a comparison of two older houses she had stage coached.  One sold to owners who are still living there but the second was lived in for awhile but eventually became a tear-down. In both cases the staging enabled both houses to be sold close to the asking price.

Regards,  Don E

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To Whom It May Concern,
Re: Diana Zinck, The Stage Coach
As an active real estate  agent I am sold on "home staging" and implement this marketing strategy  on all my listings.  First and foremost I found Diana's professional yet  personal manner with my clients very quickly puts them at ease in what  can be, at times a "delicate" situation.  Diana not only brings her  abundant design skills but also, as an organizer,  she is able to assist  my elderly clients through the emotional process  of "down sizing".  As  the saying goes," the proof is in the pudding" and I have had nothing  but positive feedback from my clients regarding Diana's assistance.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Regards, Bernie Wilkinson, Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty

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To Whom It May Concern
Home Staging is so much more than what appears a simple task as portrayed on HGTV. Product  knowledge, creativity and sensitivity to the surrounding environment  combined with the ability to maximize showing potential plus strong  communication skills are attributes which separate most stagers from a  true professional.
Diana Zinck is a true professional.
Recently, I was entrusted  with a vacant condominium which had been on the market for 159 days with  another agent. The condo had amazing ocean views, being across the  street from Ross Bay. It was also old, with 1970s vintage decorating  and, most troubling, stained carpets. The seller considered replacing  the carpet, however it was not possible to justify the cost relative to  the return.
Diana viewed the property,  determined the principal viewpoints and staged the home. By creating a  focus on the view and an impression of a comfortable living space, the  old carpet became much less a concern for prospective buyers. Put  simply, they were buying the view and willing to replace the carpet  themselves!
The condo sold in 35 days,  due in a large part to Diana’s tasteful staging. It also sold at full  list price, which was more than the seller expected. Could the condo  owner justify the cost of the staging service? Without a doubt. It  netted them higher dollars by being staged by Diana Zinck.
My Real Estate career spans 22 years in Victoria and I have met many home stagers.
Who do I recommend?     Diana Zinck.
Please feel free to contact me directly for further discussion.

Tony Joe  REALTOR®
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My recent experiences with  Diana Zinck and The Stage Coach were excellent and in both cases  resulted in very positive market feedback and quick sales.
The proof that staging  works was brought home to me when I hired Diana to stage a condominium  in the Reef that had been on the market for over 4 months, it was vacant  and unfurnished and had received no offers.
After doing a consultation  Diana staged the property; the difference was night and day, it looked  amazing and the clients loved it. Market feedback was very positive and  it sold 3 weeks later.
Diana is a true professional, excellent to work with, I highly recommend her services.
Staging works.

Bruce McCalla, Fair Realty 

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I  just wanted to send a note and both commend and thank you again for the  fantastic staging job you did at the Shutters condo I recently sold.  Even though the seller was not my client and I didn't hire you I wanted  you to know that I think one of the main reasons the condo appealed so  much to my clients was the gorgeous, tasteful and perfectly arranged  furniture, art etc. that you used in the unit. You have a great eye! It  is amazing what good staging can do to make a 'smallish' space feel big,  bright and livable!
In the future I wouldn't hesitate to recommend your services to clients who want their listing shown off to its best advantage!

Thanks again,”  Susan Carley, DFH

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Upon walking in my house, I  felt immediately amazed at the spacious but yet warm and inviting  living environment that Diana created. She effectively chose and  arranged furniture, pictures and decorations in a meaningful way. Diana  transformed a cluttered and overwhelming living space to a roomy,  pleasant and welcoming living space. Great thanks and admiration to  Diana for an excellent job! Our house sold in less than 1 week

Thanks, Debbie T, Victoria, BC

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Just a quick note to thank  you for the wonderful job of staging our home.  You had an “clean and  empty” palate to work with and you did an amazing job of creating a warm  and inviting home for prospective buyers.  So much so, we had an offer  in less than 36 hours!

Great job, Diana.

Kind regards, Harry and Lauren

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I was selling my home in a  difficult market and I wanted it to stand out above the other listings.  One of my neighbours had their house on the market for some time and  kept dropping their price so I was a little concerned. Diana came to my  house and walked me through the home staging process.  I found her to be  a capable and professional person that made excellent yet practical  recommendations.  When she put the finishing touches on my home, it  looked amazing.

The feedback from all  viewings were hands down how well the house showed. After only 2 days on  the market, I had 2 offers and received almost $30,000 over asking.  I  believe that my success was in large part due to the incredible work  Diana did staging my home.  I would highly recommend Diana to anyone who  wants to sell their house quickly and for the best price. 

Thank you!,  Michelle , Victoria, BC

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We had always scoffed at  the idea of house staging, but when our realtor suggested it, we  reluctantly agreed. From the first moment Diana came into our home, we  realized the value of her professional eye. As she moved through each  room of the house, making suggestions and moving things around, we could  see how she was creating a sense of increased spaciousness and beauty.  We were amazed by how clearly she was able to deal with both large-scale  decisions (such as furniture placement) and detailed decisions (such as  arrangement of books on a shelf) at the same time. The house has never  looked better, and we are both impressed and grateful.

Dave and Joan

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Diana works very effectively within your particular budget and I am sure our house sold faster
due to her staging ideas. She was also very helpful to us in providing good directions on getting
the house ready for staging.

Thanks so much,  John and Marilyn Henigman

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I wanted to let you know that Kerry and I both thought you did a wonderful job with the staging. It  makes the house look bright and homey and very inviting. The house has  gotten positive reviews from the people who have seen it so far.  We are  keeping our fingers crossed that one or more of them will find it homey  and inviting enough to make an offer...
We really appreciate the  care and attention -- and elbow grease -- you've put into the fix-up and  staging.  We could not have done this without you!  I'll keep you  posted about any developments on the sale front.

Best regards, Analee, Victoria, BC

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Dear Diana/The Stagecoach,
Great job on the Gordon  Head home! The staging was a definite advantage that helped sell the  home in only 15 days while other homes in the neighborhood have remained  unsold on the market for months.

Bruce McCallum, Realtor®, DFH Real Estate

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Diana has a great eye, and  had an intuitive understanding of my needs.  Her respect for my budget  was very respectful, she integrated my possessions well into the plan,  had the connections to rent what I needed, and the outcome was  fantastic!
We sold all three properties in less than one month

Thank you!, Anne G, Victoria BC

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Just wanted to let you  know how much we appreciated your suggestions.    Your manner in  suggesting changes was gentle, though explicit and professional.
AND, I am very proud to  say, that we will be ready Monday for the listing---everything is packed  up and ready to go away to storage today from the bedroom upstairs, and  all the excess furniture etc. from the rest of the house, the carpet  cleaned, place ship shape.   I'll send you little videos of each room.

I think the work you do is fascinating.

Thanks again, Janet, Victoria, BC

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We were  first-time sellers of our condo.  Our realtor suggested Diana’s  services.  We agreed.  We sold our condo within 21 days!  This sale took  place in a ‘horrible market’ for selling (aka Buyer’s market) where  only one condo was being sold per month in our district.  So this was a  phenomenal achievement and we can clearly say it was all because of  Diana!  We are not kidding. 
Every single viewer that  came by to view and all commented together in uniform such as, “Wow this  place is amazing.”, “This place shows extremely well.” Or “Wow, I love  that placement of.....”  Even the buyers’ realtors were extremely  impressed and mentioned to our realtor that they really loved showing  our suite too. 

Diana has a way of  visualizing everything ahead of time.  She can clearly tell us what the  place would look like if we do it this way or that way without moving an  object.  Diana does it so professionally yet at same time it also feels  like she’s our best friend too. 

We did all of Diana’s  recommendations.  She made it such a pleasing experience that we had so  much fun in staging our condo.  Diana has a way of tailoring her  business approach to ourselves and she is very good at knowing what it  would take for us to do this or that etc.  As a result of that, that was  what the viewers were also seeing in our staged condo because of all of  the positive things were being highlighted so profoundly yet very  subtle.

Once the staging was done.   We looked at each other and thought... wow we actually are falling in  love with our condo again and kinda didn’t want to sell!  Ha Ha. 

We very strongly recommend  Diana to anyone whether it is for a personal home or a business.  Diana  is incredible.  We’re very pleased.  

Thank you, Michael & Rene, Victoria, BC

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Diana
Thanks again for your  advice and direction. Our house sold quickly! We love the way the house  looks and hope we can apply some of the principles to our way of life in  our new home!

Regards, Janice, Victoria, BC

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I highly recommend Diana  to my fellow Realtors who want to stage their listings. She truly cares  for your clients. Customer satisfaction is very important to her, also.  Diana's extensive knowledge and pleasing sense of style make the staged  homes look stunning!

Lu Ann Frasher, Pemberton Holmes

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Diana was a godsend.  She  was able to take a fresh eye and turn a crowded or ordinary space into a  clean and vibrant one!  With her ideas and sense of design and above  all, her willingness to roll up her sleeves with me and do the work, I  was able to turn my home into a showcase. 

Thank you Diana!   Susan, Victoria, BC

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Comfortable in the same home for many years and planning to stay, might some changes  now be a good idea? Do I really need that separate dining room when  family and friends prefer the dinette with its great view?  If I moved  my computer and the convertible bed/couch into the dining room and  thereby re-captured the second bedroom?  Ideas, doubts, some caution.  A  neighbour told me about Diana.  In a visit to my home, conversation and  Diana’s quiet expertise quickly reassured me.  I felt very comfortable  with each of her recommendations and gave her the go-ahead.  A delight  to see her work, any problem, Diana quickly overcomes.  Relax and leave  things to her.  I love the result, it works. 
 

Dick,  Songhees, BC

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Thank you for the  wonderful job you did in coaching my seller. My lady didn’t have a lot  of extra money to do a full staging so I really appreciate the extra  effort you made working with what she had.
She had out grown her  small condo and it showed. It was so cluttered that I was not sure it  was even salable.  I don’t know what you said or how you said it but it  worked magic. The next day she had booked movers to store all of the  things you had suggested she move. She rearranged her furniture to your  specs and hired your cleaner to give her place the final spit and  polish. It looked great!
Your magic touch added at least $10,000.00 to the final sale price of her home.
Thank you for the excellent work. You know that I will be using you again.

Bill Brooks, RE/MAX Camosun – Oak Bay

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I worked with Diana Zinck on a listing in the Broadmead area of Victoria.
Diana made my job so much  easier. The manor in which she interacted with my clients was very  professional and friendly.  She pointed out all the areas they would  need to work on and offered suggestions and help, always without  offending. They were excited and motivated to make the changes. The  report she supplied when done was a huge help to them to ensure they  never missed a thing. The value of the house went up significantly. The  before and after pictures are incredible. My clients were thrilled and  so was I.  THANK YOU!

Marsha Crawford, Realtor RE/MAX Camosun

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Thank you for your recent  diplomatic comprehensive consultation service regarding staging my condo  in preparation for its sale. Before your consultation I felt  overwhelmed by the pending de-cluttering and staging process. I did not  know how to approach these somewhat daunting tasks. After listening to  your comments and recommendations during your thorough assessment of my  condo and the location of its assorted contents I had a better  understanding of the what, why and how aspects of staging. Also, I  accepted the importance of careful staging to make my place competitive  in the current real estate market.....
Your generous support,  positive attitude and skillful coaching has motivated me to implement  the staging process in my condo with confidence and optimism.

MT, Victoria, BC

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Diana's job was to give us ( a very tired and anxious pair) the last set of instructions before listing our house.
She was helpful and knowledgeable without being pushy. We were grateful, and have referred her to friends.

Ted and Diane, Victoria, BC

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We instituted everything  Diana suggested on her comprehensive report and the result was so great  we fell in love with our lovely home all over again. We highly recommend  her services for your home too

Gerald & Glynda Raath, Broadmead, Victoria, BC

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After we had listed our award winning home on the market for several months, the response from the market was mixed. People tended to have  difficulties envisioning the function of the space. We decided to  utilize The Stage Coach's service to solve this problem.

Wow, the reaction  from clients and realtors after the furnishings and decor were installed  was phenomenal!  Everyone commented on what a difference it made to  make the house feel like a home, and how much easier it was for  potential buyers to imagine themselves living there, and how their  furniture would fit in. It even made the home feel larger!

Diana Zinck of The Stage  Coach was very thorough and efficient in the execution of her work. As a  result of her work, we believe that we sold quicker and for a higher  price then if we had not used her service. We will definitely be using  The Stage Coach again!

Les Hoppe , Victoria Traditional Homes Ltd., Victoria,BC

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Diana has built her  reputation on commitment, integrity and results. She delivers  outstanding service and creativity which guarantees that the results  that you expect will be achieved.

Working with Diana was a positive experience and I highly recommend her services and enthusiasm.

Toula Cousens, Forest Hill Real Estate Inc.,Brokerage, Toronto, Ont.

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I hired The Stage Coach to  prepare my home to sell. I really didn't think that I needed to make  any changes. After they were finished I couldn't believe the difference.  They made me a true believer. We sold the house in just one week and  for our asking price. I will definitely recommend The Stage Coach.

Cheryl W, Toronto, Ont.

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The Stage Coach helped us  make over a room in our home. We would never have thought of the  furniture and picture arrangements they came up with. We've had so many  positive comments from friends. The room looks fabulous!

Allison and Blaine Kremer, Toronto, On