as seen in: forbes

“Designers offer unique perspectives for home buyers; they don’t let cosmetic issues overshadow the things you can’t easily change like the bones, functionality and location,” Saunders says. “Because they can identify potential issues a lot earlier than your average homeowner, part of their value is that they can save you money on renovations in the long run. The average homeowner just doesn’t have the same expertise as a designer in [knowing] if something is going to work or not, and most homeowners will realize [this] way too late.”