Obtaining A Home Staging Certification

By Sharron Cantu


A person who is very interested in the profession of interior design may desire to train for a specific section of this intriguing industry. An interesting and unique route to take is to obtain a home staging certification. This fast and easy course can provide an individual with a freelance career that is lucrative and satisfying. It is available both online and in physical classes and teach all the rudiments of the trade.

This type of staging is the art of setting up the inside of a residence that is for sale in an appealing and inviting manner. The object is to show off the best assets of the residence, hide the flaws and show prospective buyers how it could look if they purchased the house and furnished it themselves. This will result in much higher bids and faster house sales.

This job requires an eye for color and balance as well as sound business sense. Taking the proper schooling will bring all of an individual's talents together. The classes teach students how to dress up rooms with small fixes such as painting and repairing. They also learn how to add accessories, furniture pieces and art for the most impact to entice prospective buyers. Marketing their talents is also addressed in the education.

To gain employment, students may wish to network with realtors, builders and sales reps from specific subdivisions. They should be prepared with business cards and portfolios of any work that they have accomplished thus far.

The coursework is brief but to the point. A student can begin working soon after obtaining her certificate. The very first step to take would be to start a website that advertises the various services. Adding additional before and after photos when jobs are complete make the site even more appealing. Honest testimonies from clients are also helpful as well as easy-to-find contact information and pricing.

A person new to this profession may wish to gather an assortment of items to help fix up the residences she will eventually be working on. These articles might include plants, rugs, artwork, mirrors, pots and vases, pillows and smaller pieces of furniture. As her workload increases, more can be added to this necessary inventory as needed.

A focused professional will be able to determine the style of the house and work with its strengths while hiding the flaws. For example, a farm-style home would not look right with French Provincial furniture. A modern home would not appear balanced with turn-of-the-century antiques. The professional can always utilize her own inventory or just add touches such as accessories or flowers through the house. Simply re-arranging the furniture in a more functional fashion may be enough but sometimes an entire house of furniture is required.

This career is varied and never without a dull moment. The different styles and homes to work with are unlimited. A good staging professional will gain extra employment just through word of mouth. As the real estate market skyrockets, so will this unique and challenging profession.




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