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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 OVERVIEWToday'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.

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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 
Candi Ruppert and Katherine Gutierrez | Sage Organizing Co. | sageorganizingco.com Today's Real Talk | Mondays at 3pm | WSICnews.com 

On this episode of Today's Real Talk, Claudia and Justin cover a range of topics related to the real estate market. Claudia discusses the challenges faced by buyers in a market with limited inventory and the advantageous conditions for sellers. She also highlighted the growing appeal of South Carolina as a more affordable option for home buyers.
Claudia and Justin emphasize the importance of sellers having realistic expectations and pricing their properties correctly. They also discuss the high demand and low inventory of properties priced at 500,000 or less in Mecklenburg County and Iredell County.
The duo continue the conversation discussing the impact of MLS listings on property sales and the challenges buyers face in the current real estate market. Claudia emphasizes the importance of having a realtor who can provide sound financial advice and effectively negotiate on behalf of the buyer. She also highlights the role of representation in real estate transactions and the need for clear communication and written agreements to avoid misunderstandings. Claudia backs this up by sharing a specific case where her expertise helped clients avoid a potential loss in a negotiation with a builder.
Claudia and Justin explain the significance of regular home maintenance, particularly emphasizing the importance of cleaning drains to maintain a house's value and ease the inspection process when selling. They share personal anecdotes and expressed a strong desire for homeowners to show respect and care for their properties. Claudia and Justin encourage homeowners to share their experiences with the maintenance tasks.
Finally, the duo discuss the challenges of facing setbacks in real estate deals, emphasizing the importance of adapting and learning from such experiences. They shed light on the implications of the NAR lawsuit on buyer agents' compensation, sharing the general sentiment among clients and their understanding of the role of buyer agents in the real estate market. Additionally, they discuss the willingness of sellers to recognize the value of offering compensation to buyer agents and their understanding of the inclusion of commission in the pricing of homes.

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 
Bailey McHugh | Owner and Operator | Swell Home Inspections, LLC | swellhomeinspectionsnc.com Today's Real Talk | Mondays at 3pm | WSICnews.com 

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 
Dr. Chu | Distinguished Professor of Real Estate and Urban Economics and Professor of Finance at the UNC Charlotte Belk College of Business Today's Real Talk | Mondays at 3pm | WSICnews.com 

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 Real Talk | Mondays at 3pm | WSICnews.com