ReadyHome Columbus
Chuck & Annette Arneman
We first crossed paths with Paula and her company Ready Home Columbus when we put our house on the market in 2009. She completed a staging report and we did everything she suggested. The house looked amazing and we decided not to sell.
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In 2020 we replaced our windows so the woodwork inside needed to be painted. I choose the color myself and it was a little off. I called Paula and she gave us a plan to update our house and make the color I choose work. Paula, and her associate Rachael, started with a lighting package. The lights they choose were amazing and complimented the space. Paula chose the electrician, supervised the work, and directed the placement of the chandeliers. Their help was invaluable.
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We then decided to tackle the entryway and fireplace flooring. Paula designed a pattern for the tile that duplicated the pattern on the fireplace and backsplash. The end result looks like it is original to the house. We love it!! Again, Paula chose the installer, supervised the work and was there till the job was done. Next, Paula found a piece of granite from another job to replace the countertop in our quest bathroom. This saved us time and money. She had it installed and arranged for a plumber to reinstall the sink. We then replaced the carpets. Paula chose updated carpets that matched the entryway tiles. Again, they scheduled all the work and were there during installation.
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The final step was furniture. I had definite ideas for what I wanted but as the project progressed, I found myself relying on Paula and Racheal for everything. They have EXCELLENT taste and are easy to work with. Most of this stage was done during the pandemic so we had to wait for some items but Paula and Racheal shopped locally too so the project seemed to always move forward.
My husband and I appreciated that they completed one room at a time. This really helped with budgeting the project. Paula is EXTREMELY organized! She used an online payment system that kept us informed every step of the way.
Paula and Rachael's experience in designing, scheduling tradesman and, supervising their work was invaluable and saved us time and money in the end. They handled everything!!!
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We highly recommend Ready Home Columbus! ​
Sheri Heinrich
​If you're looking for fabulous, organized, creative, enthusiastic, helpful, and experienced home stagers, look no farther than ReadyHome Columbus. The Team exceeded my expectations of what stagers could do. They understood that I had made many decisions already, having revamped my home from top to bottom, but had not yet picked my carpet color. When I showed them my sample, they immediately helped me understand I was WAY off. They guided my color pallet selections, since the carpet would need to work with the wall color I chose for the whole house AND I wanted it to work with my dark trim and my new ceramic tile that unified the floors in the kitchen, hall, lower bath, and two upper baths. They were spot on with that recommendation. They also listed items to update, such as my old bedding set. All those items were already on my punch list, but the value they gave me was telling me the CURRENT colors/pattern types for each room. I made purchases that could follow me to a new home while making this place sing. They had me put all my art in one location, and then they figured out where it would look best in the home. They assisted me what types of additional art to get, as well and which rooms still needed to be thinned out more. Oh, yes, they were so great, they even MOVED furniture to new rooms, when they said a room would look best with a piece from elsewhere. And they just put the best touches on how towels hung, how pieces sat on a counter or table, added lots of little things from the bag of tricks they had, like cute rocks to make a soap dish into an accent piece! Everything looked perfect—they made my already beautiful house turn into an absolute show house. They were part of the reason that I sold it within TWO hours of the listing going live, even though MLS says 3 days (what it took to finalize paperwork). Finally, I so admired their work, I asked them if they also "staged to live." Yes, they offer that service to clients for whom they've done a home-selling staging. Again, they did a FANTASTIC job finding the right locations for all my art (including everything that I'd put into storage before engaging them to stage to sell) and hung it or placed it. They suggested what types of additional pieces of furniture would help fill my new, larger home. Finally, they gave me referrals to other professionals they trust. I took them up on their home mover suggestion, and that tiny company did a great job as well. I can't say enough good things about them. Well, OK, I will say one thing some might perceive as a negative, but I didn't. They offered many other services they could perform for me. Since I was on a tight budget, I didn't take them up on any of those services. For what I paid for their least-expensive service, it was a BARGAIN when you look at all the other expenses you have in selling a home. LISTEN to their advice. Separate yourself from your house as "yours" and look at it as a commodity to sell. They coach you in that, but since I'd been working on this house for 2 years + to sell, I already had the right mindset. Maybe these referrals are supposed to be anonymous, but I'm not afraid to put my name on this referral!
Marsha Golgart
Talented, Knowledgeable And TrustworthyI can't say enough about the awesome job that the team did on my home staging project! They are talented, knowledgeable and trustworthy professionals who staged my home using existing furniture and accessories and provided the manpower for furniture moving and placement. My home sold in 3 days with multiple offers! They are the BEST!
Charles D.
Paula Ryan was recommended by our realtor. She came with excellent credentials and recommendations. However, she far exceeded my expectations. My home was a mess. I was in the midst of major downsizing. A lot of the newer furniture had been moved to the new residence and many of the things that were still in the house were antiques and dated. I gave Paula no limitations or mandates. I just told her that I wanted everything “done right”. She came back to me with a reasonable budget and some recommendations that I never would’ve thought of. Frankly I was not sure about some of them. But Paula knows best. She helped to coordinate the items that were going out for auction and the items that she was going to use for the staging. From picking out new lighting fixtures to selecting appropriate paint colors, she supervised every aspect of the transformation and went well beyond what she promised. Her budget was very detailed and reasonable. I am sure she invested much more time than she billed for the project. When she finished the staging, the house looked amazing.Although the housing market was brisk in 2020, we were not able to get the house on the market until October when the market had cooled off considerably. Additionally, the home was priced in the $1.5 to $2 million price range. Houses under $1 million were selling quickly. However anything over $1 million was considered a buyers market. In New Albany there were well over 70 homes being marketed in the $1 million plus price range. Many of them were languishing on the market with no offers. We were coming into winter and there was a lot of uncertainty with a presidential election looming. I was certain that we would not sell the house until at least spring. In spite of all of this, the home was in contract in November. Thank you, Paula!I would highly recommend Paula to anyone who is selling a home. Let her tell you what needs to be done. In the end you will find that she is worthevery penny.
Mary Huddleston
Hi Paula,Mountain Springs Ct is sold. We had 28 showings and 9 offers. It went for $67,000 over asking. Buyer waived inspection and appraisal, and their lender was on board . Closing Aug 10 and we can stay for free until Sept 30.We are so happy! Thank you again for your expertise.
Jessica Christle
We had the pleasure of working with Paula from ReadyHome Columbus, and I cannot recommend her services enough! From our very first meeting, Paula took the time to listen to my thoughts and ideas, while also providing her expert advice on how best to arrange our furniture, purchase staging items, and make strategic edits to ensure our condo made the best possible first impression on the market. We spent nearly two hours together, discussing each detail, and she was so considerate of our timing, budget, and ability to address any cosmetic issues.
Paula's guidance didn’t stop after that meeting; she continued to consult with us via text several times, offering tremendous feedback along the way. Thanks to her thoughtful and personalized approach, our condo was listed on a Thursday evening, had three showings the next day, and was in contract with the best offer by Saturday! This was a record time for our area, and we are absolutely thrilled with the results.
Paula's friendly, thoughtful, and practical advice truly made all the difference. She helped us make decisions that fit our needs and provided so much value. If you’re considering selling your home and want expert guidance on how to showcase it at its best, we wholeheartedly recommend ReadyHome Columbus and Paula!
Patty Ferrante
We have had Paula redesign and rearrange many rooms in our home. She listens to what our likes are and what we hope to achieve. She uses her talent as a decorator to work her magic. Each time she has exceeded our expectations. Our home feels more tranquil and comfortable than it ever has. We highly recommend Paula to work with you on your home project. You won’t be disappointed.
Cindy Wendling
We have worked with Paula at Ready Home Columbus for many of our home remodel projects. Her design input is so helpful. She is organized and stays on top of the project to keep it moving. We would highly recommend her. We wouldn’t use anyone else!
Toni Clindaniel
Paula helped us get our home ready to sell. She is professional, thorough and just really good at her job! After walking your home, she provides a detailed report with recommendations on changes or upgrades to make based on current styles that may help to sell your home faster and for more money. We have used Paula twice now and she is highly recommended. Thank you Paula!
Dan Viren
Paula Ryan of Ready Home Columbus did an incredible job in completely updating our home. My wife and I were traveling for 2 1/2 months and engaged Paula and her team of experts to make specific recommendations regarding updating the home we purchased in 1989. This process included completely painting the entire interior of the home which included walls, sky lights, doors, baseboards, cabinets, etc. The original woodwork was oak which is now painted white. In addition, every hinge, doorknob , lock etc. were removed and replaced with new black hardware. Also, the kitchen was completely renovated as well with new granite counter tops, sink, faucets, etc. Also, new tile backsplash was added. All electrical fixtures, receptacles, ceiling fans were replaced. Additionally, our red brick fireplace was painted white and a new mantle was custom made which turned out to be perfect.
Paula has relationships with several contractors (plumbers, electricians, granite and tile installations, and others that show up on time and do excellent work. She is onsite monitoring the activities and making recommendations.
While all of this was taking place, Paula was in constant contact with us via zoom, email, or phone giving us options to select from along with cost estimates and her recommendations.
We could not be happier about the work performed and how she managed the project. All of her contractors were great. Additionally, she had complete control of our house and kept everything safe and secure in letting the workers in and out.
I would highly recommend Ready Home Columbus and Paula Ryan to our best friends which I have as well as others.
Ed & Kathy Summers
We’ve worked with Paula for over 7 years. She staged our house in New Albany when we sold it. We’ve had her design several projects over the years in our new house: Area rugs, curtains, paint colors. In every case we went with her first choices because thanks to her fact finding she discerned exactly what we wanted. She has amazing taste, she’s customer focused and her fees are very reasonable for the high quality designs she presents. We’d never use anyone else. PS—-if needed she’ll bring her own hammer and tool box to get things done right.
Erica Sayers
Hiring Paula helped us prepare our home to look its best beyond what we were expecting. Our home never went on the market and a lot of this was due to following the staging plan Paula created. As you prepare your home for sale, don’t ever feel like your home isn’t ready enough for Paula to help you. We were very hesitate in the beginning to have Paula over since we were in the middle of so many home projects. Paula doesn’t judge, remember her services are to make your home look its best. Once we got beyond the thought our home isn’t perfect, we even moved our appointment up a week so we could get moving faster with staging and start showing our home. Thanks again Paula for your talent that helped us sell our home in 1 day!
Michael Coughlin
Paula and her team are outstanding! No better way to describe her. She is responsive, friendly, energetic and very passionate about what she does. Our experience with Paula and her team was a first working with a hired designer at our home. She took care of EVERYTHING! The communication was outstanding. The team of contractors she works with are as high quality as she. Her suggestions and design ideas were so well selected that all we had to do was give a thumbs up and stay out of the way! We could not be more thankful to have found Paula and her team and would recommend no one else!
Leah Moore
Ready Home helped our family stage and prep for the sale of two of our homes Paula was so personal and easy to work with. Buyers stated frequently how our home “showed like a model home”! I know comments like those was a direct result from the guidance we received from Ready Home Columbus. I would recommend them to anyone who is selling a home!!