Tinley Business Prepares Homes for a Tough Market

Laura M. Kennedy and Lori M. Jenen turned the pitfalls of the weak economy and housing market into a profitable business that helps homeowners.

Elle M. Staging — a play on the owners’ names — specializes in preparing homes to be sold. With a combined 10 years of design experience, the owners specialize in replacing the hard wood of for-sale signs with the jingle of keys to new homeowners.

Attention to detail is one of the many services the Tinley-based company boasts. Kennedy and Jenen said they often use new floor plans, updated paints, different lighting, furniture arraignments and fixtures to highlight a property. They are experts at clearing clutter and designing homes.

Get the Facts About Elle M. Staging

• Consultations cost $100 but there’s no obligation to stage a home.
• Services include home consultations, paint consultations, staging and interior design.
• Clients can buy or rent accessories.
• Home shopping services are available.
• Owners work around clients’ schedules.
• Pricing varies depending on the clients’ needs and space of the home.
• Staging can be complete within a month.
• Staging can be done by the clients’ budget or by the hour. The per-hour rate is $100.
• Specials are offered online and through most Realtors if the house is already listed.
• Each consultation takes up to two hours.

Prospective clients should call Elle M. Staging at 708-805-6886 to make an appointment for a consultation.