professional home stager: Calling all Professional Home Stagers! - 02/03/09 07:37 AM
Part of being a professional anything is staying active within your industry.  Not only do you get to meet new people that do what you do, but you get to learn and share.  You also get opportunities to network that you otherwise would not get if you didn't get your butt out and get involved.
Get involved!


 
 
 
 
 

The Real Estate Staging Association is a great place to begin 'getting involved'. 
Any professional home stager can become a member of RESA, regardless of training/certification.  Consider becoming a member today!  Don't let it stop there!  … (9 comments)

professional home stager: Deciding to Wait it Out? - 10/29/08 07:15 AM

 
 
 
 
It's something I've heard many times over the last 6 months or so from prospective home staging clients from around the Atlanta area: 


"We've decided to just to wait it out to see if the market gets any better."
 
 
 
I suppose if you aren't in a dire need to sell your home then this would make sense...the market has to recover to some degree and at some point, right? 
I remember reading an Active Rain post months ago by someone who referred to people using their equity as an ATM machine.  … (15 comments)

professional home stager: Thinking about becoming a Home Stager? Consult with the Pros first. - 08/21/08 12:59 PM
If you are deciding whether or not a career as a home stager is right for you, then you have some HW to do.  The internet is the perfect place to begin your search.  Make sure you have some paper and a pen ready to take notes.  A nice cup of coffee would work well, too!  Take your time because you are considering starting a business and these things take time.
The first thing that will jump out are the numerous home staging training companies.  Research them carefully to find out which one works best for you, your needs and your budget.   … (20 comments)