How to Become a Home Stager

Home staging is one of the newest and fastest growing careers in real estate. A home stager prepares a home for sale, so that it appeals to buyers. Hiring a home stager will increase the final sale price and help sell the house quickly.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Access your abilities. Home stagers must be organized and possess an eye for detail. They should also have a general knowledge about the real estate market and design principles.
2. Research the home staging field. Watch TV shows, such as "Designed to Sell" and "Sell This House" to learn the basics of home staging. Reading home design magazines can also help you learn about home staging.
3. Receive home staging training. Look for a course in your area that allows you to become an Accredited Staging Professional upon completion. Typical courses are 3 to 7 days long.
4. Practice staging. Ask your family or friends if you can stage their homes to gain experience. The goal of staging is to neutralize the decor so that it appeals to buyers with different preferences and tastes.
5. Start your own staging company. The main benefit of becoming a home stager is that you can make your own hours and set up your business from your home.

Tips & Warnings

• You do not have to complete a home staging course to become a home stager. However, it the best way to gain knowledge about the field.
• You should analyze the home staging market to determine your home staging rates.
• Network with real estate agents to find clients for your home staging business.

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