Nothing wrong with being an HGTV addict, I’m one myself as are so many home stagers and interior redesigners I know. Many of us get into our home staging business after watching those shows and saying “I can do that!”
We were addicted to decorating even before HGTV.
So many… Read More →
With FSBO properties being so common in the marketplace nowadays, you’re probably wondering how to attract some of them to your home staging business.
Targeting FSBOs or “For Sale by Owner” properties is a great idea but remember, they’re selling their homes themselves so they don’t have… Read More →
Part of the appeal of a home staging business is the many variations of ways to work with people depending on the situation they’re in. As home stagers we get to work with real people, in their own homes where they are their most comfortable, natural selves. This is a very welcome contrast from… Read More →
Do you imagine yourself scrimping, saving and starving during your first and second year in business as a home stager?
It’s true that you may have to make some adjustments in your lifestyle when you set out to be your own boss.
When I started my home staging business in 2002, I was living in a very… Read More →
Are you saving your home staging business receipts?
When you decide to go into business for yourself as a professional home stager, you have no choice but to start thinking about business expenses.
One of the advantages of operating your own business is that you get to write off many of your… Read More →
If there’s one thing most home stagers can agree on it’s that there’s never a dull moment in this career.
You’re constantly being challenged and forced to think on your feet, it really is an exciting career.
It’s only made better when you hear back from a client about the results your … Read More →
Many Staging Diva Graduates start out as part-time home stagers because they simply can’t afford to leave their job right away. This option works great for many people who are able to decide eventually whether they’re making enough money to warrant quitting that day job or if they just enjoy… Read More →
There are several traits that set entrepreneurs apart from those who live their lives aspiring to be entrepreneurs. Many of the most important characteristics have nothing to do with business acumen or working capital.
I believe what defines those of us who go ahead and step into the unknown… Read More →
This is a short week for those of you in the US who had a day off for Memorial Day and last week was the first long weekend of the summer for Canadians who celebrate Victoria Day in May.
I love spending long weekends with my family, trying new restaurants or just sitting and listening to the fountain… Read More →
Not everyone who has the desire to become a home stager has the luxury of quitting their full time job to do so.
Some people enjoy their day jobs but feel they’d like to use a home staging as a creative outlet (and additional source of income) while they continue their full-time job.
Home staging… Read More →
