Its something that realtors have told me I would be very good at. I have a good eye and a knack for this type of thing. I want to know more about the business without investing first in one of those on-line courses. I want to do this, I just need to know more about what is involved.
Go to your local library or bookstore. There are many books on staging. There is a lot to learn and you need to pay attention to detail with EVERYTHING. From the type of bedding on the bed, to smells, to even the patio chairs outside.
Announcing *Home Staging Guide* - The Revolutionary New Home Staging Guide That Spotlights The Best Methods, and Opportunities You've Been Crying Out For - AND Delivers ALL The Information You Need To Stage Homes...
You would need to meet up with a lawyer and tax advisor to go throught the process of starting up your business and getting your tax ID number.
Then there is the marketing and networking of your business and getting your name out there.
You would need to start a relationship with a furniture rental company. If the home is empty, your client would need to rent furniture to get that staged look.
You would also need to investigate other ‘stagers’ w/in the area to find out what they charge in your area and the services they provide.
Make sure you also take to your insurance agent, you’ll need insurance because you are going into peoples homes.
Learn to deal with different personalities, not everyone is a perfect client.
Come up with forms to leave behind with clients, sort of like a check list of things that need to be done before staging – such as removing clutter, fixing holes in walls, painting, etc.
Hope this helps.
Related posts:
February 25th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Try the Business Opportunity Search Engine
Your results from the community powered Business Opportunity Search Engine are much more focused than a general search engine and they will continue to learn and adapt, anonymously and automatically, based on the search behavior of every search you request. http://www.businessopportunitysearchengine.com
References :
February 25th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
Go to your local library or bookstore. There are many books on staging. There is a lot to learn and you need to pay attention to detail with EVERYTHING. From the type of bedding on the bed, to smells, to even the patio chairs outside.
You would need to meet up with a lawyer and tax advisor to go throught the process of starting up your business and getting your tax ID number.
Then there is the marketing and networking of your business and getting your name out there.
You would need to start a relationship with a furniture rental company. If the home is empty, your client would need to rent furniture to get that staged look.
You would also need to investigate other ‘stagers’ w/in the area to find out what they charge in your area and the services they provide.
Make sure you also take to your insurance agent, you’ll need insurance because you are going into peoples homes.
Learn to deal with different personalities, not everyone is a perfect client.
Come up with forms to leave behind with clients, sort of like a check list of things that need to be done before staging – such as removing clutter, fixing holes in walls, painting, etc.
Hope this helps.
References :
I own a decorating firm and staging is one of the services I provide.