<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" > <channel><title>Comments on: anyone in the Home Staging business?</title> <atom:link href="http://www.homestagingguide.net/blog/staging-courses/anyone-in-the-home-staging-business/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.homestagingguide.net/blog/staging-courses/anyone-in-the-home-staging-business</link> <description>Home Staging as a Business</description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:27:44 +0000</lastBuildDate> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1</generator> <item><title>By: Brianna C</title><link>http://www.homestagingguide.net/blog/staging-courses/anyone-in-the-home-staging-business/comment-page-1#comment-432</link> <dc:creator>Brianna C</dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:19:59 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.homestagingguide.net/blog/staging-courses/anyone-in-the-home-staging-business#comment-432</guid> <description>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 &#039;stagers&#039; 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&#039;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;References : &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;I own a decorating firm and staging is one of the services I provide.</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Then there is the marketing and networking of your business and getting your name out there.</p><p>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.</p><p>You would also need to investigate other &#8216;stagers&#8217; w/in the area to find out what they charge in your area and the services they provide.</p><p>Make sure you also take to your insurance agent, you&#8217;ll need insurance because you are going into peoples homes.</p><p>Learn to deal with different personalities, not everyone is a perfect client.</p><p>Come up with forms to leave behind with clients, sort of like a check list of things that need to be done before staging &#8211; such as removing clutter, fixing holes in walls, painting, etc.</p><p>Hope this helps.<br /><b>References : </b><br />I own a decorating firm and staging is one of the services I provide.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item><title>By: OppTune</title><link>http://www.homestagingguide.net/blog/staging-courses/anyone-in-the-home-staging-business/comment-page-1#comment-431</link> <dc:creator>OppTune</dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:35:59 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.homestagingguide.net/blog/staging-courses/anyone-in-the-home-staging-business#comment-431</guid> <description>Try the Business Opportunity Search EngineYour 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&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;References : &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Try the Business Opportunity Search Engine</p><p>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. <a href='http://www.homestagingguide.net/blog/go/niloitopn'>http://www.businessopportunitysearchengine.com</a><br /><b>References : </b></p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss>
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