--- title: "Clare Sells Homes, Inc. — Home Stagers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-stagers/clare-sells-homes-inc-pfvwus-pf~1350806171 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1350806171.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Clare Sells Homes, Inc." category: ["Home Stagers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/4b938c340202cd66_4078-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Chicago, Illinois 60614, United States" phone: "(773) 208-3288" website: http://claresellshomes.com rating: 5 review_count: 40 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 153 last_updated: 2026-08-13 --- # Clare Sells Homes, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Clare Sells Homes, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-stagers/clare-sells-homes-inc-pfvwus-pf~1350806171) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Stagers - **Location:** Chicago, IL - **Serves:** Chicago, Evanston, Skokie, Oak Park, La Grange, Western Springs, La Grange Park, Lincolnwood, River Forest - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (40 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2014–2025), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Woman owned - 20 years in business Real Estate Broker with @Properties + Home Stager with Clare Sells Homes in Chicago, IL. Celebrating over 20 years of selling real estate + staging homes, proud and honored to be 5x Best of HOUZZ and ranked Top Performer for the Chicago Association of Realtors. Clare is one who exudes joy when describing how her passions and work all come together and gets fantastic results for her clients. Clare's goal is to provide her clients with a positive experience that achieves their financial goals in a quick turn-around time. A certified and experienced ASP (Accredited Staging Professional), Clare and her team offer enormous value-add to the home-selling process. As an ABR (Accredited Buyer’s Representative), Clare has the competitive edge on buyer support and negotiations. With over $250,000,000.00 in sales, and an average 99.16% sales price to list price, Clare's skill set and staging resources make for raving fans. Successful careers in marketing, training and sales shaped her professionally; passion for home design, the "hunt", decorating, rehabbing, negotiating, and, more importantly, helping people define their vision and ultimately live their vision motivate her personally. Obvious strengths include a positive attitude, high energy level, quick study, strong knowledge of competitive pricing and marketing, unlimited resources through a huge professional and social network, a passion to create a win-win and an entrepreneurial "can-do" spirit. ### Services Provided - Home Staging - Space Planning - Color Consulting - Decluttering - Downsizing - Decorating - Design - Real Estate - Staging ### Areas Served - Chicago - Evanston - Skokie - Oak Park - La Grange - Western Springs - La Grange Park - Lincolnwood - River Forest ### Typical Job Cost $2000 - $50,000 Costs vary - do we need to paint, refinish floors, paint cabinets, update bathrooms or is it a job of editing, repurposing, staging. We do it all and as we are selling the home with you, we keep the price low while improving the value and/or making for a swifter sale. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Clare Sells Homes, Inc. | | Address | Chicago, Illinois 60614, United States | | Phone | (773) 208-3288 | | Website | http://claresellshomes.com | | License Number | 475.136839 | | Followers on Houzz | 153 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/claresellshomes - X (Twitter) — www.twitter.comchicagoclare - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/clarespartz/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Clare Sells Homes, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-stagers/clare-sells-homes-inc-pfvwus-pf~1350806171) - **Website:** http://claresellshomes.com - **Phone:** (773) 208-3288 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - ASP (Accredited Staging Professional), ABR (Accredited Buyer's Representative), @Properties Top 100, Top Producer - Chicago Association of Realtors, Top 100 Individual Producer, Chicago Association of Realtors, 5 Star Professional - Chicago Magazine - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2014–2025), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 40 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Mary Kovacevic, Oct. 2024** > Clare is AWESOME!! In a challenging market, Clare put in the work to sell our home and guide us through the process. She conducted numerous showings and always followed up with prospective buyers. She also staged our home to deliver the right amount of "Clare-Flair" that put us above and beyond any competing properties. We recommend Clare 1000%!!! **Comment from Clare Sells Homes, Inc.:** > Thank you so much, Mary! We are just on the anniversary of you closing your STUNNING Lakeview duplex penthouse and I really am so grateful to have the opportunity to work with you and Scott on such an elevated space, but also since it was vacant, I was able to really have fun fully staging it for sale. Those red pendants, built-ins with navy wallpaper backing, and the reclaimed wood feature wall where truly inspiring for the total concept!! Happy anniversary and congrats again!! **★★★★★ — GEOFFREY GROVE, Oct. 2024** > Clare is a Broker’s Broker! Literally! > We hired Clare to sell our personal residence several years ago just prior to my retirement as a real estate broker and she skillfully worked to get us a price much higher than I anticipated. She staged our home, listed it, and received several offers very quickly. > Fast forward to 2024, we hired Clare once again to work her magic on a family condominium. She updated and refreshed the unit with her painters/contractors and staged the unit with selections from her extensive inventory of furnishings. Her vision was impressive! She quickly got us the highest offer for any unit in the building to date! I highly recommend Clare for any of your real estate needs. **★★★★★ — maurahoff, Oct. 2024** > Hire Clare!!! In 2014 & 2024 Clare staged and sold homes for une and she not only gets the top price for your home by making it look better than it ever has before but she also helps with the emotional parts of the process as well. Moving is stressful but with Clare on your team you will walk away knowing you made the best outcome possible. Our buyers asked both times if they could buy the furniture in our homes because it was just that perfect. **★★★★★ — Kate King, Jan. 2019** > Clare and her team were amazing! Clare’s knowledge and understanding of the housing market in our neighborhood was spot on. She was thorough and detailed helping us understand the selling process for first-time sellers. Her and her team made the staging and selling process smooth and effortless. In addition to selling our condo, found us our dream home just in time to welcome our newest addition to our family. She worked around our schedule and made sure our daughter always had snacks during our search for a new home. Overall, Clare was amazing! We highly recommend her for anyone looking to sell or buy a new home! **★★★★★ — GEOFFREY GROVE, Dec. 2018** > I am a licensed real estate broker and have referred Clare to clients for her extraordinary sales and staging skills when I am not available. This review is for a single-family home that needed her vision and her sales skills to lead the transformation of this rather plain house into an exciting, trendy home. She knows what the buying public wants and then gives it to them. She's a natural seller with a great design sense. You get two professionals in one when you hire Clare. **★★★★★ — HU-319723068, Dec. 2018** > My wife and I hired Clare Spartz to help us sell our condo. She was fantastic! We met with her early on in the process to tour our home. Clare gave us respectful but frank advice and (wisely) encouraged us to remove clutter and furniture that didn’t make our condo look its best. Clare then partially staged the condo with pieces of furniture and accessories which made the space bright, open, and beautiful. This drew potential buyers to our condo and helped it outshine other similar units in the neighborhood which were also on the market. When we did get an offer, Clare offered sound advice and wise recommendations to secure the best terms possible, and saw the transaction through to the end. We have every intention of working with her again in the future and would recommend her without qualification. **★★★★★ — Kevin Vietti, Dec. 2018** > Clare is better than the best. I am confident that our condo would not have sold without the beautiful staging and Clare's vision. When we considered listing we were nervous. Our condo was in a building with all renters and another more desirable unit was going to hit the market at the same time. Clare took one look at our condo and had a vision of how beautiful it could be. That vision gave us a contract for more than listing price in ONE DAY and the other unit that went for sale never sold, even after dropping the price below our original listing. The other unit was slightly larger and had a view of the city. The difference between the two listings was CLARE! Staging sold our condo and we could not be happier. > Five stars is not enough for the experience we had. **Comment from Clare Sells Homes, Inc.:** > What a treat to help you and Keri sell your home after all those years of waiting until the market came back + having lenders support the purchase after that not being an option until recently. I loved the home when I helped you buy it all those years ago and the memories you made there. I'm happy you finally had a great end to your 'first home story'! **★★★★★ — Rita Kula, Dec. 2018** > Clare is awesome and her staging skill sells homes!. Clare is a Realtor, but also does staging. Ordinarily, she does not do staging for other agents, however, she did it as a special favor for my seller and me. The home was totally transformed and I am confident it would still be on the market without her assistance. The furnishings she provided were lovely and well coordinated. I would recommend her for any home in need of some sophisticated styling and especially vacant homes begging for great furnishings! **Comment from Clare Sells Homes, Inc.:** > Thank you so much, Rita! I'm so glad the Casey's chose you among the many Naperville agents to consider. It was a pleasure to stage the home to sell - especially after it had languished on the market for so many months prior - and I know all the marketing you implemented was above and beyond as well. Happy to work with you for the big win-win!! **★★★★★ — tiredmom03, Dec. 2018** > Clare was so amazing in helping me purchase a house and selling my house. > Clare and her team made my home so warm and inviting with the updates and staging that we were quickly able to sell > I will highly recommend her and will be using her in the future. **★★★★★ — Michael Coffey, Dec. 2018** > Clare was recommended to us when we sold our condo in the city (UK Village / Humboldt Park neighborhood). She was amazing to work with! At our initial meeting, she presented information about our market and options for selling, while also having an amazing demeanor! She took such personal steps to maximize the appeal of our place. We already liked our condo, but she really helped us fall in love with it again, as well as detailing how she could help potential buyers fall in love with it, as well. Clare did a great job staging our home, and even provided pieces from her personal collection to help with the process. Overall, she was an absolute pleasure to work with and we couldn't recommend her enough!! **Comment from Clare Sells Homes, Inc.:** > Michael - thank you so much for this! I loved working with you and Alicia and your home really sold itself! I just like how much more you got than the competition!! Happy decorating your new home and I'd love to see the 'afters'!!! **★★★★★ — Kim Minnaugh, Nov. 2018** > Clare was with me through some truly big life transitions. After my children had all left home, her expert advice and discerning eye assured that I got the top price when selling my home in the suburbs. She joined me in my adventure into the city and helped me find the perfect condominium to rent for my trial run. She made sure I didn't compromise. When I was positive that I'd found the perfect neighborhood, she dropped everything to help me find the perfect home to purchase. **Comment from Clare Sells Homes, Inc.:** > Thank you so much, Kim! It was so much fun working with you to add more sparkle to your family home and certainly get to know you through the process of securing the rental and eventually your super-cool loft. Buying and selling are totally secondary to the relationships that form! **★★★★★ — HU-643017273, Nov. 2018** > Clare did an incredible job staging and selling my beautiful downtown Chicago loft in record time! And for a record sale price! Her vision for updating and maximizing my space made all the difference. Clare did all the heavy lifting of the planning and organizing while I frantically decluttered my 20 years accumulation of ‘stuff’. With 150+ people coming through in less than 3 days and 10+ offers (and I wasn’t even in town!), I couldn’t have been happier! ## Selected projects - [Roscoe Village - Barry on the Park](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/roscoe-village-barry-on-the-park-pj-vj~7524158) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 41 - Description: We had a great location on the park but the better school district was a few blocks away and that totally mattered to the typical buyer of such a large home with 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. Clients refinished the gorgeous walnut floors and freshened up paint throughout, going with lighter, recommended colors when appropriate. MAJOR update was in the kitchen where Tuscan-inspired stain and backsplash where lighted up with new white tiles and paint. Paint was also used to lighten up the cherry stained… - [Contemporary Lakeview Penthouse Duplex](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-lakeview-penthouse-duplex-pj-vj~7524171) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 47 - Description: STUNNING customized contemporary condo had significant features including oversized island, huge red pendant lights, reclaimed plus a white marble feature walls, navy blue grasscloth wallpaper, fantastic built-ins and a sparkly dining room chandelier. Otherwise, the place was bare and ready for ClareSellsHomes and team to stage. Also note: dark rich floors, limited natural light so light + bold primary colors were chosen (but make them grown up), woods to keep grounded and things to add sparkle.… - [Ravenswood Corner Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ravenswood-corner-home-pj-vj~6236288) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 43 - Description: House had been previously decorated in 2002 and walls were dark red, yellow, green and tan. trim was all light colored oak and floors matched. We had the floors stained dark walnut, all trim painted and all walls white or a light grey. We didn't touch the kitchen or bath cabinets knowing buyers would want to make that decision but they appreciated how light and airy the home become with the white backdrop. Entire house was staged to sell. - [Exquisite North Center Traditional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/exquisite-north-center-traditional-pj-vj~2922396) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 39 - Description: 5200 sq ft, 2015 build home on an extra-wide 30x125 lot in Chicago's top-rated Bell School District. Sellers downsized from 7800 sq ft and much of the furniture didn't fit the new place. Needing to sell for a relocation, the Clare Sells Homes team was tasked with staging every room of the home and some rooms were completely vacant to start. Thrilled to now sell such an exquisite home! - [Riverside Showstopper](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/riverside-showstopper-pj-vj~7315903) - Location: Riverside, IL - Photos: 34 - Description: Absolutely stunning home - staged to sell! Sellers were long-time clients and knew the drill about decluttering and editing. Some rooms needed more than less but EVERY room was attended to by the Clare Sells Homes Team and a truck was required to bring in right-size furniture, art, accessories, lighting to make each room more gorgeous than the next. Incredible sales price + multiple bids to choose from. Everyone was happy!! - [Elegant Mildred in Lincoln Park](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elegant-mildred-in-lincoln-park-pj-vj~7315868) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 32 - Description: Sellers moved out of state and left behind specific pieces for us to use for staging but 70% of the home (aside from work out room) is from the Clare Sells Homes collection. Several rooms were painted, along with bath vanities and wet bar in the lower level where we also replaced carpeting. We had to overcome lack of light on main level + narrow living spaces so chose right-sized furniture and used mirrors and art to bounce light. Sellers sold in a multiple bid situation only a few days on the m… - [Lincoln Park Penthouse at 2550 N Lakeview](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lincoln-park-penthouse-at-2550-n-lakeview-pj-vj~5553397) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 40 - Description: 2012 French-inspired building designed by Lucien LaGrange in premier location in Lincoln Park. Building fronts three bodies of water and client's penthouse home has over 1200 sq ft of outdoor space. The roof on the right side is our subject. - [Graceland West on Belle Plaine](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/graceland-west-on-belle-plaine-pj-vj~6405063) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 47 - Description: What a STUNNER! Dramatic and absolutely special home in Graceland West is the best combination of contemporary and transitional with elements of Prairie and Arts and Crafts. And the perfect entertainer's dream house. Even gorgeous homes need a bit of help from a Broker+Home Stager! The front room, with mahogany woodwork and beamed ceilings, was a very large room with a serious fireplace. Focus on the fireplace or divide the room into lounge-y zones? The kitchen/family room was dark and moody but… - [Saybrook in Naperville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/saybrook-in-naperville-pj-vj~7531108) - Location: Naperville, IL - Photos: 61 - Description: WE LOVED THIS HOUSE!! I had worked with the sellers previously so they gave me great freedom and enormous trust to make decisions, updates and oversee contractors while staging their home for the next buyers. Sellers were moving across country so sold much of their furniture while they were able. We were able to bring in right-size, right style pieces to enhance their already wonderful home. Biggest jobs were painting (most of the home), updating switches and outlets, updating lighting, hipping… - [Buckingham Beauty](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/buckingham-beauty-pj-vj~5823442) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 15 - [Loft Duplex on Madison](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/loft-duplex-on-madison-pj-vj~5946301) - Location: Chicago, Illinois - Photos: 17 - Description: We love cool lofts and this was not an exception! Owners had to bring it up to modern demands and overcome some challenges: first being neither bedroom was enclosed, second, cabinets were maple, third, brazilian cherry floors were very uneven in color due to the southern exposure from the floor to ceiling windows, fourth, bathrooms were very boring. Seller updated bathrooms and kitchen with paint, hardware and backsplash, added new lighting throughout, refinished the floors and used a dark stain… - [1896 Rowhome](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1896-rowhome-pj-vj~5666028) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 30 - [Edgebrook/Wildwood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edgebrook-wildwood-pj-vj~6403171) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 42 - Description: What a dream renovation to a center entrance Georgian! Fully updated spaces but still keeping the traditional styles alive and intact. Arch doorways, shutters, built-ins, paned windows + recessed lighting, open floor plan, mudroom of anyone's dreams. House looks like it could have been in a Nancy Meyers' movie (It's Complicated, Somethings Gotta Give) and Ina Garten could have designed the kitchen. We tweaked almost every room - some more than others as the children were grown and moved away. Su… - [North Center Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-center-condo-pj-vj~2483738) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 18 - [Penthouse on East 14th](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/penthouse-on-east-14th-pj-vj~6408840) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 24 - Description: These clients were fantastic to work with! They had the good basics but were willing to remove anything and everything that didn't complete the contemporary vibe - including everything in the 2nd bedroom! We ran the dining table perpendicular to the island freeing up more space for a comfortable chair facing the couch and added rug, side table, accessories and art. We also rearranged the furniture in the master to make best use of the long wall and added a handy bench under the window, art for t… - [Oak Park Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oak-park-farmhouse-pj-vj~6405786) - Location: Oak Park, IL - Photos: 35 - [Prairie District High Rise](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/prairie-district-high-rise-pj-vj~5626111) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 17 - Description: With market times a year or more in the same tier, and my clients wanting to retire to Florida, the motivated sellers had the home painted, new floors installed and we staged it to sell. The only two things the seller needed to keep in the home while we were on the market was the tv and the king sized hospital bed. EVERYthing else is Clare Sells Homes. We sold it in 30 days and got top dollar. All the other properties have since dropped their prices further and the market times just get longer.… - [West Loop Duplex Penthouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-loop-duplex-penthouse-pj-vj~5725471) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 20 - Description: WE loved this project! You never would know that the walls used to be dark red and tan, kitchen cabinets basic maple colored and Brazilian Cherry floors beat up from the puppy and life. Also, no natural light in either bedroom and generally a dark place overall. Walls were all painted, floors refinished, kitchen cabinets painted tuxedo style, new lighting installed, new closet doors (or curtains where doors didn't work) and we went to work staging every inch of the place. Fun to also note that a… - [Expanded Cottage in Bucktown](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/expanded-cottage-in-bucktown-pj-vj~2798875) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 26 - Description: 1890's cottages in Chicago are very popular until the modern family wants to expand or put a large TV somewhere. This client has gorgeous furniture, art, accessories and lighting AND sweet spaces to live, dine and entertain. Bedrooms are small but perfectly appointed. Most of the living is on the first two levels and 3 outdoor spaces. We brought a lot furniture, lighting, art, pillows and some accessories into this home to showcase it's charm and beauty. Seller agreed to refinish the maple floor… - [New Town Duplex](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-town-duplex-pj-vj~1563391) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 15 - Description: Sellers had lots of friends who gave them a heads up on what to expect to get them on the market with the Clare Sells Homes Team! In one week, contractors had painted all the walls and ceilings (except little girl's room), added and painted bathroom tiles, added/replaced lighting, replaced carpet, changed the curtains, professionally detailed the place and removed/replaced much of the living room and master bedroom furniture. 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Would like to do some updating, starting with paint. Current wall paint is Tuscan yellow which is not my taste, feels dark and dated. I tend to prefer cleaner looks, white wood trim, Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter walls, and bold colors in accessories. But, for the cabin, leaving the stained wood trim feels right. I'm lost for how to work with all this wood and brighten everything up but work with the cabinets, trim and carpet (tan) that is here. The upper kitchen cabinets look quite yellow to me (but it might just be all the yellow paint). I have zero attachment to the stone on fireplace and around wood stove and would have no concerns painting over it. Apologies for the poor quality pics of the whole project, house was not straightened up, holiday decs not quite down and was just anxious to get pics so that the improvement ideas can begin. Any help for paint colors, or even some yummy bold wall paper in key areas are appreciated! Thank you! A: Your mountain home is gorgeous!! Congratulations! I love the stained wood and totally agree leaving it! It should be the focal point of a mountain home! Paint everything a neutral gray and decorate the home with mountain themed pieces while mixing in bolder colors. I really like your island color! Keep that! :) Paint the walls first and then decide to paint the other cabinets later on! :) Hope this helps! Happy Decorating! **Q: wanting to try wallpaper!** *(in Home Decorating)* I’m wanting to maybe do something graphic. Since it’s a small area with three doors, I feel like I can do something pretty bold- but, our entire living area is open concept so I want it to flow. I’m going to try to add some pics of our living area and kitchen too. We have one big wall of painted white shiplap but I don’t want to incorporate any more of that trend. A: Beautiful home! :) A larger mirror would be perfect in that area, I have found some of my favorite mirrors at Home Goods. Try the peel and stick wallpaper first before you commit, I have seen it done in an entryway and it was a fun way to enter, always the first thing guests complimented on...:) **Q: which color tile for kitchen backsplash** *(in Polls)* I have put in Taj Mahal quartzite in my kitchen. Cabinets are white. I can't decide which tile to use. It will be installed in a herringbone pattern. Opinions appreciated! A: I love the one on the right for a clean, fresh, timeless look! :) Post updated pics when you're finished! **Q: HELP with backsplash!!!** *(in Other)* Hi Everyone! We are almost done building but need to make a decision on our kitchen backsplash. Can you guys help? We will have black hardware and a medium tone wood floor. Below is a pic of our kitchen. What would you guys do? I’ve looked at dark gray tiles or white. White feels like too much white but the dark gray sort doesnt feel right with black hardware. I want it to be very clean and classic. Thoughts? Pics below of our kitchen and some options. Open to others though! A: Stunning kitchen! I would recommend the white hexagon tiles (on the left) if you are going for a clean & timeless look. It will look very nice with the black hardware too! Post an updated pic when you're finished! So exciting! **Q: Backsplash Dilemma** *(in Design Dilemma)* I posted this earlier, but now I’m trying to post in Kitchen Forum. I hope I’m posting this in the correct forum where someone can possibly shed some ideas on my backsplash issue. Hubby and I are almost finished with our kitchen remodel. I love everything, but I think I goofed on the backsplash. I don’t think it works with our Solarius Granite countertop. Would appreciate any suggestions on how to create harmony with these two elements. Removing the backsplash isn’t an option. Thanks in advance for any ideas on my dilemma A: Your kitchen is beautiful! I love the granite you chose! If you are able to remove, I do agree it is a tad dark. I would choose a light tan subway tile to compliment the granite and cabinets! :) Hope everything works out for you! **Q: What do you all think??** *(in Polls)* House in the southern California desert, before and after. Before After \#1 After \#2 A: Beautiful! Wonderful job! :) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*