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YOUR GO-TO FULL SERVICERESOURCE TO MAKE YOUR HOMESELLING PROCESS EASIER, FASTER,and more profitable!THE HOME PREPPING PROSREADY,STAGE,AND SELLyour home ...fast!STRATFORDANDCO.COM

W W W . S T R A T F O R D A N D C O . C O M | 9 0 8 . 6 2 5 . 4 5 5 1P A G E 2Do less, stand out more, and sell your home with ease.Because your time matters, and firstimpressions make a difference!We look forward to working together, Gillian & the Stratford TeamOur team is as unique as our company in how we serve allyour needs related to selling and preparing your home forthe real estate market. Our dynamic team makes us one ofthe most diverse in the New Jersey area with ourcombined experience to help you prep, stage, and sellyour home ...fast!

Table of Contents01About Stratford & Co. pg.402Our Services at a Glancepg.5Stratford Stagingpg.60304Stratford Solutionspg.705Stratford Project Manangement pg.806Stratford Studiopg.908Our Work pg.1210Testimonialspg.1909Our 3 Step Processpg.1807The Benefits of Home Stagingpg.1011Let's Connectpg.20W W W . S T R A T F O R D A N D C O . C O M | 9 0 8 . 6 2 5 . 4 5 5 1P A G E 3

W W W . S T R A T F O R D A N D C O . C O M | 9 0 8 . 6 2 5 . 4 5 5 1P A G E 4About Stratford & Co.A F E W W O R D S A B O U T U S A N D O U R M I S S I O NGillian Moritz wanted to build a company thatwould allow realtors and home sellers to sell theirhomes without the overwhelm of having tohandle multiple service providers that areneeded throughout the process. So she builtStratford Stagers, an award winning homestaging company that offers everything neededfor the home selling process under one roof. In 2022 Gillian acquired longtime local home staging company HomePreppers and merged two thriving companies to create onepowerhouse business, Stratford & Co., The Home Prepping Pros. As anAccredited and Certified Stager, along with being Creative Directorand CEO of Stratford & Co., Gillian knows what a property needs toappeal to the right buyer through the use of staging methods thatmake spaces appear brighter, larger, and more desirable.01

Stratford StudioH O M E S T Y L I N G A N D R E D E S I G N Need help with space planning? Not sure whatfurniture to purchase? Wanting to refresh olderinteriors? Want to know which accessories wouldpull the room together? We can transform yourhouse into a fresh and modern welcoming home.Our Services at a GlanceStratford Project Management M A N A G E M E N T O F Y O U R H O M E P R O J E C T SWe have a trusted and reliable network ofcontractors that are timely and knowledgeable. We will work with you to manage the tradesmenand complete the job on your timeline, togetherwith the expert eye of a designer and our projectmanagement team.Stratford SolutionsS E R V I C E S T O S U P P O R T Y O U R T R A N S I T I O NToo much stuff? Overwhelming clutter?Downsizing? In need of clearing a home for anEstate Sale? We help you toss, sell, or donate toclear your space and find your items a new homeand assist you in whatever transition you andyour family are experiencing.02W W W . S T R A T F O R D A N D C O . C O M | 9 0 8 . 6 2 5 . 4 5 5 1P A G E 5Stratford StagingA W A R D - W I N N I N G H O M E S T A G I N GLET US TELL THE STORY OF YOUR HOME ANDSET THE STAGE FOR YOUR BUYERS. OURSTRATEGIC FURNITURE, ART AND ACCESSORYPLACEMENT WILL HIGHLIGHT THE FOCAL POINTAND FUNCTION OF EACH ROOM WE DESIGN.

Stratford Staging03Let us set the stage for your buyers. Our strategic furniture, art and accessoryplacement will highlight the focal point and function of each room we design. HOME STAGING SERVICESOccupied HomeStagingAn empty home leaveslittle to the imaginationand hard for buyers toimagine a home setting. That’s where we come inand fill your vacant spaceto create a vision that iscaptivating, inviting anddesirable to live in. It's estimated that only 10%of buyers can visualize thepotential of a home. We see your homethrough buyers eyes andhelp create a setting wherethey can connect with andvisualize themselves withinthe space. Our talented and experiencedstaging team will implementa modern and stylish look foryour home to sell ...fast! With our vast inventory offurniture and accessories, wewill bring out the best featuresof your home. Vacant & ModelHome StagingAward-WinningStaging DesignsW W W . S T R A T F O R D A N D C O . C O M | 9 0 8 . 6 2 5 . 4 5 5 1P A G E 6

Declutter & ClearOur highly skilled team willassist you in conqueringyour clutter by managingand coordinating theprocess to help youeliminate, donate andorganize your belongings.The best time to de-clutteryour home is as you prepareto list your home and beforeyou stage.Our team will expertly handlethe process of finding ahome for your unwanteditems by donation, and onlineestate sale method. We will patiently help youfigure out the best option tohandle your unwanted itemssuch as clothing, furnishingsand antiques, art work, andmuch more.Online Estate SalesWith the utmost patience,care and concern we offer arange of services to help yourfamily when you need it themost!After helping my parentstransition from our familyhome of 30 years, Iunderstand how emotionallytaxing the process can be.Downsizing & TransitionsW W W . S T R A T F O R D A N D C O . C O M | 9 0 8 . 6 2 5 . 4 5 5 1P A G E 7StratfordSolutions04Overwhelmed by your clutter?Downsizing? In need of an estatesale to clear a family home? Letus handle your to-do list and getyour home cleared and preppedto get listed and sold ...fast! HOME PREPPING SOLUTIONS

The Stratford & Co. team willwork with you to manage thetradesmen and complete thejob on your timeline togetherwith the experienced eye of adesigner and our projectmanagement team.We can work with yourtradesman or you can entrustus to handle the completeprocess from our trustednetwork of contractors. Management of HomeUpdating ProjectsW W W . S T R A T F O R D A N D C O . C O M | 9 0 8 . 6 2 5 . 4 5 5 1P A G E 8Project Management ServicesPrepping your home for the market can often entail upgrades in paint, lighting,hardware, flooring and more. Stratford Project Management will manage thisprocess with the end result being an updated and marketable home that sells.Trusted Network ofProfessionalsMaterialSourcing & SelectionWe have a trusted and reliablenetwork of contractors thatare knowledgeable in theindustry. Their pricing and schedulingreflect their experience in theindustry - time is money, andour goal is to complete yourprojects and get your homeready for listing in a timelymanner. Project design andmaterial selectionPainting services includingcolor selection Lighting selection andinstallationFlooring updates andinstallationCountertop updates Hardware updatesPacking ...and moreOur team will help implementyour home improvementprojects including: 05HOME PREPPING SOLUTIONS

W W W . S T R A T F O R D A N D C O . C O M | 9 0 8 . 6 2 5 . 4 5 5 1P A G E 9Stratford Studio Our design team can help you update and style your home theStratford & Co. way. We will make your new home a dreamy space youlove coming home to, or help you update and style your existing home.06Residential DesignNeed to furnish a newhome? Need help withspace planning? Not surewhat furniture to purchase?Wanting to refresh olderinteriors? Want to knowwhich accessories wouldpull the room together?We can transform yourhouse into a fresh andmodern welcoming home.Give the gift of beautifuldesign and a pretty space.Gift certificates are availablein custom amounts to equalyour desired gift. Helpsomeone design a room ortheir whole home, the choiceis yours. Realtors love this option as aspecial gift for new homeowner clients! The Gift of DesignNeed to update your homewith a new fresh colorpalette? Have just a fewquestions about a DIYproject? Our design consultationsare perfect for clients whoonly need a little help. Booka consultation and we'llcustomize a step-by-stepplan.Color ConsultationsDESIGN SERVICES

Professional home staging gives you aselling edge in our competitive market. Home staging is key to decrease theamount of time a home is on the market,and sell for the highest possible pricethan non-staged homes.Home StagingSelling AdvantageW W W . S T R A T F O R D A N D C O . C O M | 9 0 8 . 6 2 5 . 4 5 5 1P A G E 1 0

The Benefits of Home Stagingaverage listing time of a staged home is 13days versus 30 days for non-staged homesbuyers view professionally staged listings as"move-in ready" and a home "well-maintained"90% of realtors state the benefits of homestaging helps to sell a property with more ease staged properties increase the number of offersand ultimately increases your final selling price resources: RESA - Real Estate Staging Association and Home Staging Institute I am a realtor, and my clients are investors. Their property was sitting on the market foralmost 9 months which was a nightmare for any investor. I highly recommended that theystage their property. Stratford Stagers came highly recommended. Best move I made for meand my clients!! Gillian and her team are amazing! The first weekend on the market wereceived multiple offers way over asking. Not only does Gillian's staging have a modern,classic and fresh feel but she is very personable and professional. I will certainly use StratfordStagers again and again!-Lorie-Anne Phillips“W W W . S T R A T F O R D A N D C O . C O M | 9 0 8 . 6 2 5 . 4 5 5 1P A G E 1 1

Our services solve all of your clutter, homeimprovement, and staging needs all in one call! Our Work08The ultimate home prepping service thatdelivers results for those who value their mostvaluable asset... time!W W W . S T R A T F O R D A N D C O . C O M | 9 0 8 . 6 2 5 . 4 5 5 1P A G E 1 2

BeforeAfter4 bedroom / 3 bath15 days on the market sold for $80,000 over list price Our WorkRANCH STYLE HOMEW W W . S T R A T F O R D A N D C O . C O M | 9 0 8 . 6 2 5 . 4 5 5 1P A G E 1 3

BeforeAfter13 days on the market sold for $115,000 over list price Our WorkCOLONIAL STYLE HOME5 bedroom / 2 bath 1/2W W W . S T R A T F O R D A N D C O . C O M | 9 0 8 . 6 2 5 . 4 5 5 1P A G E 1 4

BeforeAfter4 bedroom / 4 bath6 days on the market sold for $35,000 over list price Our WorkCONTEMPORARY STYLE HOMEW W W . S T R A T F O R D A N D C O . C O M | 9 0 8 . 6 2 5 . 4 5 5 1P A G E 1 5

Before AfterGillian's team helped to clean out my father's house in NJ, dispose of items and pack up items forshipment to his move to MD. I live in MD and never once had to drive up there, or even conducta video call, to assist with the process! Her team staged his home so beautifully that it sold withina few days. Thank you for helping us to make my father's quick move successful and as stress-free as possible!-Houzz Reveiw“W W W . S T R A T F O R D A N D C O . C O M | 9 0 8 . 6 2 5 . 4 5 5 1P A G E 1 6

Before After-Samuel MeyerAfter being on the market for several months with no results I needed a new approach. At thesuggestion of my Realtor, I decided to take a chance and hire Stratford Stagers. I could not behappier with my decision! Within the first few days back on the market, we had multiple offersover asking price and were quickly under contract. “W W W . S T R A T F O R D A N D C O . C O M | 9 0 8 . 6 2 5 . 4 5 5 1P A G E 1 7

Prep & Stage02help you declutter by assisting you with tossing, selling or donating anyunwanted itemswe help find your items a new home and dispose of the resthandle all the home improvement projects agreed upon to get your homeupdated and cleaned up we then stage your home to a picture perfect setting for your targetedbuyers We begin to simplify and minimize so we clear the way before our stagingprocess begins.We start by prepping your home which can include: Once all our work is done ...it's time to sell! Sell & Destage03Congratulations! ...your home sold!You've accepted an offer and made it through the negotiation and inspectionprocess. This is when we will schedule a time for our movers to clear yourhome of our inventory and return it back to our warehouse. That's it! It's that easy for you. With the dedicated team of Stratford & Co. onyour side, we accomplish in weeks what would take you years. Consult & Contractplay up your home’s unique featuresde-clutter to improve flow and functionality update where necessary and create a desirable environment that will appeal to your target buyersWe start with a consultation and work with you to assess the contents andoverall condition of your home.From our evaluation, we create a plan designed to: We then present you with an overview of recommendations.Once we agree on a plan and finalize our contract, we move onto Step 2!01Ready, Stage, Sell!How Does it Work? 3 Easy Steps.W W W . S T R A T F O R D A N D C O . C O M | 9 0 8 . 6 2 5 . 4 5 5 1P A G E 1 8

-NuparGillian project managed the entire selling process, from gettingthe carpets changed, to selecting tasteful paint and getting thehouse painted. Finally, she staged the house with modernfurniture and accessories, resulting in complete peace of mindthrough this entire process and a quick sale. I cannotrecommend her highly enough!!-Marc BordmanI can’t begin to write how impressed I am withStratford and the excellent attention to detail with thestaging and ultimately quick sale of my home. Theydid such an incredible job that I almost wanted tomove back in. Thank you so much, you’ve made it veryeasy.Gillian is terrific!! Her attention to detail is unmatchedand she has her finger on the pulse of what buyers arelooking for. WE had 11 offers in 5 days and the homesold for significantly over asking price. I was blownaway when I walked in the home and saw the finishedproduct!! I can't wait to work together with Gillian onanother project.-PhyllisTestimonialsW W W . S T R A T F O R D A N D C O . C O M | 9 0 8 . 6 2 5 . 4 5 5 1P A G E 1 9

9 0 8 . 6 2 5 . 4 5 5 1Call / Texthello@stratfordandco.comEmail@stratfordandcoLet's Get Social!www.stratfordandco.comVisit Our WebsiteLet's Work Together! S E N D U S A M E S S A G E