Erica,
I agree with you 100%!!! HSR is an excellent training program. I am constantly amazed at how much information we get on a continuous basis. They truly are a Class Act.
Erica, I totally agree with you. I could not be more pleased with HSR and Audra. I'm continually amazed by all of the new information she continues to add to her program. An ASP stager recently asked me how long the HSR training is, and my reply was "it's ongoing", because it never really stops.
Hi Erica - I also agree that HSR is awesome. I did choose to do my own marketing and website, but what HSR teaches is great.
Lynette
I too am a believer. Home Staging Resources teaches you the business practicals, you should already have a knack for design. This program saved me time and money. LOVE IT!
Hi Erica ~
It's been several months since you posted the blog... how's your business going?
I'm actually going to an ASP course in a few weeks & still debate if I should have taken the on-line HSR course instead. I'll keep you posted & let you know how it went (I just found out Barb will not be teaching it & got refunded $500).
Maybe one day I can afford registering for the HSR course & get the best of both worlds.
Have a great day :)
Sandra Montemayor - All In One Staging Inc (Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, IL)
Sandra-
Sorry for the delay in my post to you. Translation---- VERY busy. I have almost more work than I can handle on my own. Due to being a control freak I am still trying to avoid hiring anyone. But, I might have to do that to make time for my family! Good luck w/ your ASP. I am so glad that I went with HSR, they still continue to add to their program and I feel I am growing as they grow.
I too did the HSR course and only one person has actually asked what that meant on my business card and no one has asked me what my accreditation is for being a home stager. Should I have put MBA on there, would it have made a difference that I have other letters I can put after my name? I have a talent and a passion that I have used all my life for my own home and later for others when living in them or selling them. I didn't even know that what I was doing was called Staging up until the last 3-5 years (we are slow to catch on here). I was advised to get a credential in some way, so I did. After researching different courses I chose HSR because #1 I hate raffia and white sheets (personal opinion)I wanted to be better educated about the business, and although the course gave me an enormous amount of info and still does, I thought what I needed most was the business aspect so I chose HSR. The Small Business Association has helped with all the other aspects of Illinois laws and such as well as an attorney.
Enjoy your class!
Sherry
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I love it so far! I am flying thru it though.....I've read sooo many books, but the resources there alone are worth the cost!
I agree that Audra is excellent and very kind to boot. I did not get my training through HSR but their marketing package is an excellent one and very helpful when starting out.
Good Luck
Phyllis Pafumi
I too am considering staging and have reviewed both The Staging Diva and Home Staging Resource web pages. Both seem very good but am leaning toward HSR because of the materials offered: web page, business cards, stationary and the many, many forms. I also like the marketing packet that is offered. I am excited and nervous at the same time and am hoping that I am making the right choice by going with HSR.
Cindy
I love HSR and although I finished my training over 2 years ago I continue to renew my membership because I LOVE LOVE LOVE all of the continued learning and continual useful things that are added to the HSR Member website. I get so excited every time I get that e-mail from Audra informing us of new updates! She keeps us up-to-date on marketing trends and ideas as well as continuing giving us tips in helping us to grow our business.
Every time someone calls me to talk about how I liked the program I can't say enough great things about it! It is defiantly the right program to chose.
Cheers,
Reece
Erica, I also agree with your comments about Audra and Home Staging Resource online training. When they said it was intensive I had no idea until I got into it. The new additions that she is adding with the Design Modules is a nice reinforcement. I had the staging part under my belt but what really counts is the materials and the marketing solutions that most people don't have a clue about. I wish I had known about them sooner but maybe the timing is really right now more than ever.
I rate them A++++++ too.
STAGING for SUCCESS,
Janann
I've been with HSR for the last two years and have been very pleased! I always receive compliments on my marketing materials and website. I always get a quick response from Audra about anything and she is continually supportive and helpful!
I agree that if you do not have an eye for staging and design, you will not learn it in a few days. HSR is really for those who have "it" and need to market and build their business. And yes, it is ongoing training-- there are always changes and improvements to their members' site so they are a great resource.
They also market staging in ways I was not even aware of! Last week I received a call from someone who saw HSR in a Verizon Home Movers Guide and found me through their website! HSR was working for me in a way I didn't even know about :-)
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