Home Marketing Consultant (Home Staging Professional)

Northrop Realty represents buyers and sellers of residential real estate in the Baltimore and Washington metropolitan regions with offices in Annapolis, Baltimore, Clarksville, Columbia, Ellicott City, Fallston, Frederick, Lutherville-Timonium, Phoenix and Sykesville, MD. Northrop Realty also operates coastal office locations in Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, Lewes-Rehoboth, Millsboro and Newark, DE in addition to Oak Island and Southport, NC.

At Northrop Realty, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees after a 90-day introductory period, designed to enhance employee health and well-being. Benefits include 100% employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, and vision – Individual & Family), health coaching through NOOM, 80 hours of prorated PTO in the first year, 120 hours of PTO afterward, 11 paid holidays including one floating holiday and your birthday. We also provide two weeks of paid parental leave for new parents who have completed at least six months of service. 

In addition to an IRA retirement plan with matching contributions, we also offer supplemental benefits including life insurance, disability coverage, and accident insurance providing employees with extra peace of mind.

Job Summary:

As Northrop Realty’s Home Marketing Consultant (or Home Staging Professional), you appreciate that first impressions are everything. You have an eye for design and detail. You put homeowners at ease by making thoughtful recommendations about professionally staging their home. You provide exceptional service by partnering with our clients and our agents to capture and promote a home’s best features. 

Essential Functions: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Provides staging consultation to 10+ sellers per week in Maryland, Delaware, D.C., Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

• Communicates regularly with agents so they know what to expect in each step of the listing (e.g., sends reminders, checks-in, etc.). 

• Coordinates and attends virtual tour and 3-D walk-thru photography shoots with our 3rd party vendor; takes notes during tour to capture the features of each home.

• Creates stunning property brochures by selecting photos that showcase the home; writes creative copy to accompany the brochure and MLS listing.

• Verifies each assigned home in Multiple Listing System (MLS) is accurate, including notation of community amenities. 

• Ensures assigned company vehicle is kept clean including but not limited to not smoking in vehicle; ensures vehicle maintenance is scheduled and completed; coordinates with Facilities Manager on vehicle inspections, registration, and insurance; notifies management of any traffic related incidents (e.g., tickets, accidents).  

• Maintains accurate and compliant files for all transactions.

• Performs additional detailed administrative tasks (e.g., sets up property lockboxes) related to the marketing of our listings.

• Lives the Northrop values.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• None

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent people skills and interpersonal savvy.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

• Strong initiative.

• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.

• Ability to work flexible hours including some weekends (a non-typical Monday-Friday schedule). 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

• Strong knowledge of and ability to use Customer Relationship Management Systems and/or related tools; experience with Salesforce Is preferred.

Education and Experience: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field preferred.

• Experience in real estate, residential design, or product marketing preferred.

• ASP® certification a plus or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds at times. 

Travel Required:

• Must be willing and able to travel.

• Must maintain reliable transportation.

Please note that this is an in-office position.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Confidentiality

This role may be privy to confidential information which shall not be shared other than with the parties involved in the transactions. Any breach in confidentiality may result in immediate termination. 

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

The compensation for this position ranges from $52,920 to $58,800 annually, which equates to an hourly rate between $25.44 and $28.27.