How to Decide if You Can Start a Home Staging Business Englewood CO

Steps

1. Are you in good physical condition? You can't always pay someone else to do the lifting, pushing, pulling, and grunt work for you.
2. Can you manage money? For the first year (or two) you will want to reinvest in your fledgling company rather than taking hefty draws. Can you afford that?
3. Are you smart enough to learn? Having an "eye for design" is simply not enough. Staging (also known as "fluffing") is a different animal than decorating. There are professional training programs across the country that offer staging design and business management. Research and follow your gut.
4. Do you believe in the concept of staging? You will be changing lives and opening minds if you believe in your product. If you're excited about this revolutionary real estate marketing tool it will be contagious.
5. Are you flexible? Without standing up and touching your toes, ask yourself if you're willing to "go with the flow"? Real estate is a fast moving industry. You'll get calls to stage a house in two days. They are not going to wait for your calendar to clear and pay the extra mortgage.

Tips

• Here are two things most potential stagers worry about, but shouldn't:
  • "There are too many stagers already in my area" Instead, think of them as your advocates. They are working to set the bar higher for all real estate transactions, making staging a necessity. They are also educating the public for you. If you can befriend another stager, you will have a valuable support system. Besides, each stager will have their own staging style.
  • "Nobody uses staging in my area" Change their minds! Find a new real estate agent who needs an edge over the more experienced agents. Help them get their listing and the flood gates start to open. Now you are raising the bar!

Warnings

• There are no mandated certifications to practice home staging. Associations and memberships may be useful for support and confidence-building, however they are expensive to join and are not necessary. Don't engage in competitive tactics that will come back to haunt you. This is an industry of professionals working together to enhance the home selling experience. Your reputation is everything.

Sources and Citations

• http://www.home-staging-tips.com home staging blog.
• http://www.redesignforprofit.com has free tips and articles about staging and starting a home staging business.
• http://www.homestagingsuccess.com offers a home staging business start up package that is very affordable.
• http://www.homestaginginstitute.com Home study with certification under $500
• http://www.thestagingsource.com free tips, staging network, program for becoming a stager, free newsletter.
• Home Business Mentor One of the best mentors to help you get started with your home business online.

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