How to Get More Repeat and Referral Staging Business

I believe building relationships with real estate agents is a dynamic means of increasing a Stager’s client base and visibility in the marketplace.  It is a win-win situation because realtors can use and promote staging services and stagers can help realtors get more listings and sell them faster—thereby helping each other’s businesses grow.

Top Home Staging Inventory and Props

Keep a selection of useful, ornamental and multi-purpose items on hand to supplement the décor of the property.  It is an excellent income-generating service to provide your clients.  Many will lease and often times purchase items from you.

Use the homeowner’s items first whenever possible and then fill in with your own inventory.

Budget Minded Ideas for Home Staging Real Estate Properties

A vignette is a mini-scene or themed arrangement that is frequently used to create a specific mood.  They are used especially when budget is an issue when staging homes and are quite useful when it comes to helping buyers see the potential of a home. The goal  is to help connect buyers to the property and to envision themselves living there.

Secrets from Experts on How to Stage Vacant Properties

Empty houses make it difficult for buyers to imagine how the space would look furnished, not to mention being unable to envision themselves living, relaxing and entertaining there. Homebuilders have known for years how buyers emotionally connect to model homes that have been beautifully furnished and accessorized justifying the statistics that furnished listings sell faster than vacant listings.

5 Steps to Creating a Professional Home Staging Portfolio

One of the most important sales tools for any home staging professional is a portfolio. When your client sells a home, it will be in large part because of the visual appeal you have provided through your staging efforts.

A professional home staging portfolio is what demonstrates to your client (real estate agent, broker, or owner) your ability to stage a home in a variety of situations, room types and atmospheres.