When we write “flipping” in the headline, we’re not substituting a benign word for a swear word: we mean that these professionals flip houses for quick resale (or sell houses renovated by flippers). You’ve seen the shows on HGTV! These real estate investors buy and renovate houses and then count on Staged Ryte tell the home’s story through interior design/staging. Today is Get to Know Your Customers Day – January 16th – so we thought it was the perfect day to get to know these three clients a bit better: Elle Villetto of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, a realtor with clients who are flippers; Matt Merritt of Merritt Home Solutions; and Clerio Cardoso of Z&C Floors.
Elle Villetto, William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty.
Q. What is your business or job?
A. Real estate agent.
Q. How long have you been doing this job?
A. 7 years.
Q, What do you love about your job?
Elle Villetto, William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty
A. Every day is different! I’m in charge of myself. And, I like the creativity and design aspects of a home as well as architecture
Q. What do you find challenging about your job?
A. Unrealistic sellers and buyers ;)
Q. Why do you choose to work with Staged Ryte?
A. Because your design and aesthetic gets homes sold in a shorter period of time - even in 30 days; your inventory, eye and style; you are forward thinking.
Q. What are your thoughts/goals for 2020?
A. Have another great year - 2019 was one of the best so far, work with some new flippers, and continue with existing flipper clients, and finish two of my own homes/projects. KEEP MY SANITY! (Editor’s Note: We’d like to help Elle keep her sanity.)
Matt Merritt, Merritt Home Solutions.
Q. What is your business or job?
A. Contractor.
Q. How long have you been doing this job?
A. 26 years.
Q, What do you love about your job?
A. I do house flipping and construction so I am not dealing with homeowner’s and their wants. I can do what I want.
Q. What do you find challenging about your job?
A. Biggest challenge right now is that all my work is out of pocket until a home sells. And always making sure that I have a good product (home) and real estate market so the house is not sitting around too long.
Q. Why do you choose to work with Staged Ryte?
A. Initially because my realtor suggested Staged Ryte. I took her advice. I am pleased with the product, attention to details, fair pricing, and willingness to listen to my suggestions.
Q. What are your thoughts/goals for 2020?
A. Sell the last project that has been done, purchase & renovate two more projects, and renovate an existing one. (Editor’s Note: We’re here for you, Matt!)
Clerio Cardoso, Z&C Floors
Q. What is your business or job?
A. Installation and refinishing of hardwood floors and flipping homes.
Q. How long have you been doing this job?
A. Flooring: 15 years and flipping: 6 years .
Q, What do you love about your job?
A. All aspects of flooring and renovations - I love old floors and integrity of homes.
Q. Why do you choose to work with Staged Ryte?
A. You are the best and you do it with Love!
Q. What are your thoughts/goals for 2020?
A. Sell the new home I am finishing, renovate another, and sell it. And keep busy and make my customers happy! (Editor’s Note: Thank you, Clerio!)
We love working with these flipping professionals! Staging with the intention that the house show as a HOME and appeal to buyers is our sweet spot. If you buy and renovate homes, contact us. Or if you know someone who flips houses, share this blog post with them!