Claudia Jacobs, Decorating, Staging

About Us:

After studying interior design for years, Claudia found her niche with Redesign and Real Estate Staging®. These services are economical alternatives to traditional interior design.

Claudia is an Interior Redesign Industry Specialist (IRIS) and received her professional certification from The School of Interior Redesign in CT. Through the Staged® Homes courses offered in NYC, Claudia is an Accredited Staging Professional (ASP). Interior design background from Berkeley College and Bergen Community College in NJ.

Claudia writes the weekly "Claudia's Corner" column for The Times Herald Record every Sunday in The Record's Sunday Living section. Topics include decorating, staging and redesign. Readers can send in their questions to claudia'scorner@th-record.com to be answered by Claudia. Read past columns by searching for Claudia's Corner at www.recordonline.com.

Areas of Expertise

Selling your home or a client's home? Staged® homes look better and sell faster than other homes on the market. You will receive a consultation, expert advice and a report with instructions on what you need to do to get the most money for your home.

Once you have made the recommended changes, I can return and put rooms together to make them visually appealing to the potential buyer. I may suggest bringing in a few new items to freshen up the space. The goal is to have potential buyers come in and picture themselves living in your house, not you.

Your Staged® home will be added to the Staged® Properties national database. Potential buyers will see interior and exterior photos of your newly Staged® home with your realtor's contact information. It is a great additional marketing tool to show your home is Staged ® and ready to sell!

The total cost of Staging® is less than your first price reduction. It is a very small investment which gives you more money in the sale of your home.

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Staged Properties for Sale

Testimonials

With the changes in the real estate market in the last year. I have come to realize that as a real estate professional, I have to offer superior services to my Clients. One of the best ways I've found to offer real value is to provide listings I take is a consultation with Claudia Jacobs. Even with the toughest of Clients, Claudia has a way to politely and effectively get the Client to make improvements to their homes. The feedback I get back from anyone I've hired her for is always positive. She is extremely personable and professional and is able to convey suggestions to the Client that they would resist from me.

After a consultation with a Client, I've gone back to take photos of the listings. I've found the suggestions she has made give the property much more appeal to a prospective buyer as seen through their eyes. At this point, after knowing I've secured a listing I don't even put in the MLS until Claudia has had time to meet with the Client. Her services are exceptional and my Clients are very happy with the results, as am I.

~Claude Brischoux, Keller Williams Realty, Central Valley, NY, 845-928-9774

"In this diffficult real estate market, we wanted to do everything we could to make our home more appealing to potential buyers. Having Claudia do our staging was one of the best decisions we could have made. The end result was amazing!"
~ Leslee Thoelen, Blooming Grove, NY
"What can I say other then WOW. Claudia took an awkward situation and turned it into one of the most positive experiences for Leslee, her family, and everyone else involved. I would recommend her services to anyone having a hard time selling, or decorating their home. Her soothing personality created unbelievable excitement and the willingness to get the work done. Leslee did an awesome job following her suggestions and in record time. Hats off to the both of you. You rock!!!!"
~Randye Ackerman
Keller Williams Realty
2004 Route 17M, Goshen, New York 10924
845.294.8800 office
"All of the realtors seemed to think our home was a "showcase". An offer came within a week, and we're sure the work you did helped a lot with that. The buyers even made a repeat visit with all the extended family, and everyone was duly impressed. Although we are moving out of the area, we'll be happy to refer any of our house-selling friends to you."
Peter, Chester, NY
When Claudia attended the School of Interior Redesign, LLC several years ago, I knew she would be a success. She clearly displayed talent, creativity, and a passion for her career. Not only has it been a pleasure to continue to work with her on projects over the years, I have also had the opportunity to watch her share her incredible knowledge with others in an informative and entertaining manner during our annual Association of Design Conferences.
~Ann Anderson, School of Interior Redesign, Milford, CT
"We at Ferrante & Memmelaar had a few spec homes that we could not sell and had to do something different to get some interest, we felt lowering the price or any incentive was not the way to go. We decided to stage the home. We used the services of Claudia Jacobs Designs who staged the main rooms of the homes and now people can get a real feel for the space. Interest picked up on both homes and sold within a short period of time. We believe in Real estate staging for new construction.
~Angelo Ferrante, Ferrante & Memmelaar,
New Hampton, NY
"When I went into business for myself I converted my den into my office. While it was functional for me it was chaotic and unwelcoming for clients. Since consulting is a critical part of my business I knew change was needed. Claudia came in and reviewed the office and within a very short period of time she showed me the redesign. It was gorgeous. It not only felt like a professional office it was warm and inviting. More important it was elegant and didnt cost me a kings fortune. With Claudias help we not only got the look we wanted but we came in under budget. Clients love it and I love the environment. It stimulates me to work even harder. Now that is value added".
~Scott Lask, Scott Lask
Wealth Management Group LLC, Monroe, NY

"Thank you so much for doing our redesign. It looks amazing! All I want to do is sit in my "new" living room and relax. My husband loves it too. I can't wait to show off our new room to our family and friends."
~ Rebecca, Newburgh, NY
"Claudia took a big open area and grouped the furniture so that we had more defined space. We had never considered the layout that seemed so obvious to her. Before using Claudia, we had called several interior designers, but found that they mainly wanted to sell us furniture or other services. Claudia was able to work objectively using our own furniture, and made suggestions for the pieces that we wanted to replace."
~Joy & Steve, Chester, NY