Get to know us
Meet the enthusiastic and passionate team at Carolina Furnished Rentals.
Role: Co-Founder & Licensed Real Estate Broker Credentials: Owner of AG Williams Realty (eXp Realty). Expertise: Amanda goes beyond furnished housing by supporting guests who want to explore long-term homeownership. With a background in real estate investment, she provides market insights, local resources, and objective information about Raleigh-area communities—helping clients evaluate options based on their own priorities, whether that includes proximity to schools, amenities, or entertainment districts.
The “Live Like a Local” Vision: Amanda created this program to help transplants “test drive” a community before signing a mortgage.
Role: Co-Founder & Operations Director.
Credentials: 18+ years in the gourmet food and hospitality industry; Expert Home Renovator.
Expertise: Alex translates the rigor and systems of the food industry into furnished housing operations. He oversees the CFR Standard—ensuring every home meets strict cleanliness protocols, quality controls, and proactive maintenance schedules.
The “Move-In Ready” Guarantee: Alex leads the logistics (WiFi, utilities, landscaping) so that guests can walk in, drop their bags, and immediately feel at home.
Role: Day-to-Day Guest Support.
Expertise: With over a decade of customer service experience, Raffy bridges the gap between guests and operations. He ensures that maintenance requests are handled swiftly and that communication remains seamless throughout your stay.
The seeds of CFR were planted in 2018 during a family medical crisis that required Amanda and Alex to travel for treatment. They experienced firsthand the stress of living out of a suitcase.
The Turning Point (2020):
During the pandemic, a family from a cramped NYC apartment contacted us. They didn’t need a weekend getaway; they needed a “sanctuary”—a place with a yard, a kitchen, and distinct rooms for Zoom calls. We provided them with a 3-bedroom home in NC. After months of “testing” the lifestyle, they bought a home here permanently.
The Realization:
We realized that “Gap Housing” was broken. Hotels were too small for families; apartments required 12-month leases. CFR was born to fill that void with flexible, furnished monthly rentals.
Why trust your housing stipend or insurance claim to us?
| Feature | Carolina Furnished Rentals (CFR) | Standard Airbnb/VRBO Host |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Stay | Flex-Week (7+ Days) to Monthly | Often 2-night weekends (Party risk) |
| Management | Professional Team (In-house maintenance) |
Often a remote hobbyist |
| Standards | Hotel-Level Cleaning & Linens | Varies by host |
| Focus | Housing (Relocation/Insurance/Medical) |
Vacation (Parties/Tourism) |
| Local Presence | Boots on the Ground in Raleigh | Often managed from out of state |
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We are not a party house platform.
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We are not a faceless corporation.
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We are your neighbors.
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