When selling your home, you want someone on your team helping present it in the best light to earn the most money for your investment as quickly as possible and this is the goal of Savvy Home Staging owner Caren Kirkpatrick and her talented team.
Caren Kirkpatrick,Savvy Home Staging. (Photo by Marty McGinley)
Smart Staging
Based out of Franklin, Tennessee, Caren grew up in New York’s Westchester County and earned a marketing degree from Pace University. After college, she was constantly on the move for seventeen years due to corporate transfers and earned a bonus if the home sold quickly.This motivation was part of the inspiration for starting her own company as Caren saw how effective it was to prepare a home in its best light while appealing to the greatest number of potential buyers.
“Another thing I realized as I recreated home with each move was how my surroundings and home environment significantly impacted my overall mood and mental outlook.This realization really sparked my interest in design and grew into a passion which started Savvy Home Staging,” Caren explained.
Her style today focuses on creating inviting spaces that are spacious, desirable and stylish with the goal of igniting an emotional connection with potential buyers. “I want the buyer to say, ‘wow, I can see myself living there!” she said.
Trace Construction Home , staged by Savvy Home Staging, for LCT Team – Parks Realtor Lisa Culp Taylor.
Peace of Mind During Home Selling Process
Savvy Home Staging serves as part of the secret selling formula for the LCT Team – Parks when needed. Caren appreciates her role in home marketing and giving clients peace of mind and reassurance during a stressful time.
“Clients feel asense of relief knowing they have an experienced, professional stager to help them and guide them through the process of preparing their home for sale,” Caren explains.
One of Caren Kirkpatrick’s favorite spots to stage in this Trace Construction home was the hidden pantry.
Pro Tips
One of Caren’s best pro tip and biggest mistake she sees people making is not updating a paint color which she says is an easy fix.
“Paint color can make a world of difference.We like to create neutral canvases and some of my favorite paint colors are soft whites like Sherwin Williams Alabaster or Creamy, soft whites,” she said.“Whites are on trend and help freshen a home making it look and feel newer and cleaner.”
Caren finds her inspiration inSerene and Lily’s style, reading Veranda , Architectural Digest , Coastal Living and Southern Living.
Some of her best advice is to trust proven home experts like the LCT Team and your home stager.
“For us, we have years of experience and study we are basing our decisions on.The homeowner is the ultimate boss and we are here to give you as many suggestions possible to help you sell your home. And, we’ve definitely found when people take our advice, it is really effective,” Caren said. “After almost a decade of working with Realtor Lisa Culp Taylor, I see her going above and beyond to help her clients achieve their goals with a dedicated team of professionals. The LCT Team are so competent as they help their clients through the process and are really lovely to work with,” she said.
caption – Trace Construction Home, staged by Savvy Home Staging, for LCT Team – Parks Realtor Lisa Culp Taylor.
Meeting Clients Needs
Ultimately, Savvy Home Staging’s main focus is to meet their clients needs no matter how large or small working hard with a repeat group of Realtors and making sure the experience reflects well on them while reaching their goals.
“I have an incredible team including my life and work partner, Woody Jones. We cater our staging to fit the property, style and architecture covering a wide spectrum. Good staging needs to be in synch with the home and we love this challenge,” Caren said.
Caren does take a limited number of new client projects. Connect with her today at carenkirkpatrick@hotmail.com or 615.477.2701.
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