Hi! My name is Jarrod Clay and I am excited to join the Charlotte Real Estate Blog for a series of guest posts. I work every day helping real estate agents and home stagers prepare a property for market, and with companies nationwide to help relocating employees find temporary or permanent housing in the Charlotte area.
From increasing home values to decreasing the amount of time a home spends on the market, the value of home staging is undeniable. Depending on the property, you may want to consider hiring a professional home stager. For times when that is not in the budget, I advise every real estate agent to have a little staging knowledge in their back pocket.
The purpose of home staging is to improve a property’s appeal by helping buyer’s envision themselves living in the property while highlighting the property’s best features. The primary consideration a real estate agent should make when staging is whether the home’s decorations and furnishings highlight and best utilize the space. A fresh coat of paint and removing furniture and other items that clutter a space will go a long way. Also remember that staging goes beyond what the eye can see. Any unusual odors or noisy appliances should be addressed during the staging process.
I have listed a few tips below to get you started staging and will have more posts about home staging in the future. I’ve found that even a few minor changes and investments can make a world of difference to potential buyers.
- Get rid of clutter – Make your mantra, “Less is more”
- Invest in the three types of proper lighting: Ambient, task and accent
- Store outdated furniture and rent furnishings that enhance the space
- Hang art in varying patterns to increase its impact
- Clean out all closets to show off the home’s storage space. When it comes to storage, more is actually more!
- Accessorize the bathroom – Small additions like rolled towels and candles are inexpensive and can turn a mundane bathroom into a spa atmosphere
- Stain dated kitchen cabinets that age kitchens
- Finally, clean your property from top to bottom! Assume potential buyers will look everywhere and ensure they will not find even a speck of dirt
And always remember, the price of staging a home is generally less than the first price reduction!
Jarrod Clay is a Senior Account Representative at CORT Furniture Rental Company and has worked with area real estate agents, home stagers and corporations relocating employees. Jarrod is a member of the Charlotte Regional Realtors Association and the Association of Builders and Contractors. He also sits on the Board of Directors at the Greater Charlotte Apartment Association, The South West Chapter of the Chamber of Commerce and the Charlotte Metro Area Relocation Council. A University of North Carolina at Charlotte graduate and a Charlotte native, Jarrod prides himself on his local market expertise.
Hi readers! My name is Jarrod Clay and I am excited to join the Charlotte Real Estate Blog for a series of guest posts. I work every day helping real estate agents and home stagers prepare a property for market, and with companies nationwide to help relocating employees find temporary or permanent housing in the Charlotte area.
From increasing home values to decreasing the amount of time a home spends on the market, the value of home staging is undeniable. Depending on the property, you may want to consider hiring a professional home stager. For times when that is not in the budget, I advise every real estate agent to have a little staging knowledge in their back pocket.
The purpose of home staging is to improve a property’s appeal by helping buyer’s envision themselves living in the property while highlighting the property’s best features. The primary consideration a real estate agent should make when staging is whether the home’s decorations and furnishings highlight and best utilize the space. A fresh coat of paint and removing furniture and other items that clutter a space will go a long way. Also remember that staging goes beyond what the eye can see. Any unusual odors or noisy appliances should be addressed during the staging process.
I have listed a few tips below to get you started staging and will have more posts about home staging in the future. I’ve found that even a few minor changes and investments can make a world of difference to potential buyers.
- Get rid of clutter – Make your mantra, “Less is more”
- Invest in the three types of proper lighting: Ambient, task and accent
- Store outdated furniture and rent furnishings that enhance the space
- Hang art in varying patterns to increase its impact
- Clean out all closets to show off the home’s storage space. When it comes to storage, more is actually more!
- Accessorize the bathroom – Small additions like rolled towels and candles are inexpensive and can turn a mundane bathroom into a spa atmosphere
- Stain dated kitchen cabinets that age kitchens
- Finally, clean your property from top to bottom! Assume potential buyers will look everywhere and ensure they will not find even a speck of dirt
And always remember, the price of staging a home is generally less than the first price reduction!
Jarrod Clay is a Senior Account Representative at CORT Furniture Rental Company and has worked with area real estate agents, home stagers and corporations relocating employees. Jarrod is a member of the Charlotte Regional Realtors Association and the Association of Builders and Contractors. He also sits on the Board of Directors at the Greater Charlotte Apartment Association, The South West Chapter of the Chamber of Commerce and the Charlotte Metro Area Relocation Council. A University of North Carolina at Charlotte graduate and a Charlotte native, Jarrod prides himself on his local market expertise.
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