I assign homework on a regular basis, but I'm not a school teacher.
I'm a Home Stager...a consultant who advises people on the visual appearance of their home. Usually I work with people selling their home, who want it to show at it's best. I also work with homeowners who want a new look or have a challenging floor plan or need help choosing paint colors.
When most people hear "home staging" they think of vacant properties that need to be furnished.
I specialize in owner occupied listings...homes for sale with people still living in them. I walk through the home with the owners and/or real estate agent and give advice on improving the visual and emotional appeal of each room.
I will make changes on the spot, whenever possible. For example, furniture may be moved and decorative accessories may be rearranged and repurposed.
However, for the most part I give advice...telling the home owners what to do and how to do it.
I help my clients create a detailed "to do" list....a plan of action for transforming their home.
I refer to this list as the client's HOMEWORK.
After their homework is complete I usually revisit for a follow-up consult to make final adjustments and take photos.
How dramatic a transformation will be depends on how well the homeowners complete their homework assignment.
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