Welcome to Today's Real Talk, the ultimate radio show dedicated to all things North Carolina real estate, business, and life! Hosted by the knowledgeable duo, Claudia Ogrizek, Realtor® for Compass, and Justin A. Ckezepis, Real Estate Attorney, Investor, and Broker, this engaging program brings you expert insights, market trends, and valuable advice to help you navigate the dynamic world of real estate.
Today's Guest
- Tatiana Murga | Co-Owner of TNT Staging - tntstaging.com
SHOW OVERVIEW
Today's episode covers a range of topics, including market trends, buyer perspectives, and the potential impact of recent events on the real estate industry. Claudia and Justin provide valuable insights into guiding buyers through the current market conditions, managing expectations, and addressing the evolving dynamics of the real estate landscape. The conversation also touches on the likelihood of market crashes, interest rates, and the lasting effects of past events on the industry.
Claudia provides a comprehensive overview of the factors influencing the decision to move to North Carolina or Florida. She emphasized the appeal of North Carolina, particularly Lake Norman and Charlotte, citing job opportunities, favorable weather, and lower property taxes and insurance as key factors. Additionally, she raises concerns about the impact of high homeowner's insurance in Florida on sellers and potential buyers. Justin also addresses the potential challenges posed by hurricanes and policy decisions in North Carolina, highlighting the gradual increase in homeowners insurance and the impact on the housing market.
Claudia passionately emphasizes the importance of staging in real estate, citing personal experiences and insights as she introduces our guest Tatiana Murga, Co-Owner of TNT Staging. Claudia shares a compelling story of how staging transformed a dated property, leading to a rapid and successful sale. Claudia and Justin also discuss the influence of staging on buyer perception and the role of real estate agents in leveraging staging to showcase properties effectively. Furthermore, all three underscore the impact of staging on the overall success of real estate transactions and highlighted the expertise of TNT staging in consistently delivering exceptional results.
Tatiana provides a comprehensive overview of the current trends in staging and color choices for homes, highlighting the shift from cool tones to warmer, earthy tones like beige and brown. She discusses the impact of these trends on home resale value and advised on color choices for remodeling and selling homes, emphasizing the preference for warm, neutral colors over cool tones like gray and blue. Claudia and Tatiana also share examples of successful color choices, such as painting cabinets beige, and discussed the long-term implications of these trends, suggesting that over time, homes may transition towards warmer, brown tones.
All that and more on Today's Real Talk.