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Is There a place on AR that shows examples of contracts and invoices for Stagers

By Sandra Montemayor

Home Stager with All In One Staging Inc. ( A Home Staged is A Home Sold!)

July 25, 2007 06:18 AM

Im trying to get the ball rolling so when I Stage Full-Time for my own company I know what to expect. We have been Staging for 3+ years for family & friends that own real estate & mortgage companies. We always work under their insurance and bonds. I was wondering if there are any groups or examples of contracts I can show my attorney as samples of how other Stagers work. I'm also unsure if I need an my attorney or can my accountant write up contracts (and invoice template legalites)?

I have received great feedback on a previous insurance questions I posted & hopefully I can get the same help for this.

Any advise will help. Thank you for all the wonderful feedback and friendliness.

Sandra, All In One Staging Inc.

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Terry Haugen STAGE it RIGHT! 321-956-2495

Stage it Right! - Melbourne, FL

Hi Sandra, I'll email you a copy of my contract if you like. And I just use an invoice template available in microsoft.

Jul 25, 2007 08:11 AM

Jaynee Acevedo

Capital Style Home Staging - Kensington, MD

Capital Style Home Staging

Hey, Sandra:

Some stagers, even those in business for years, don't work with contracts. They talk to the clients, tell them what is needed, get paid, and all is well.

I used a contract on my first staging job, and have kept up the practice since. Mine is just a boilerplace liability contract I grabbed from the internet and customized until it felt right. My personal philosophy is that I'm prepared to take responsibility for everything I do, including "learning" by being burned. So far on large jobs ($7k+) and small ones ($1,200 +/-) the contract has never been challenged, and I've never had a problem.

My one nugget of wisdom for you: if the Realtor is your client (paying you), have all parties on the contract. THIS INCLUDES HOMEOWNERS, since it's their space you're invading, and their stuff you're movin' around.

Best to you. Be open, be flexible, trust the Universe, trust yourself, and laugh at your mistakes. But LEARN from everything!

Cheers!

Jaynee

Jul 25, 2007 08:27 AM

Kathleen Lordbock

Keller Williams Realty Professionals - Baxter, MN

Keller Williams Realty Professionals

http://activerain.com/blogsview/80892/QUOTE-SCOPE-SERVICE-ORDER

http://activerain.com/blogsview/62273/Contents-of-a-good

Here are a couple that covered this subject.

Jul 25, 2007 08:39 AM

Sandra Montemayor

All In One Staging Inc. ( A Home Staged is A Home Sold!) - Bartlett, IL

All in One Staging inc - Home Staging Consultant, Redesign Expert

Thank you for all the advice, and I would love to see your contract terry, just so I can get a head start,

Thank you, Sandra

Jul 25, 2007 08:48 AM

Charlene Storozuk

Dezigner Digz - Burlington, ON

Home Stager - Burlington Ontario

Sandra, thanks for bringing this up and Kathleen thanks for the links to other blogs - good info. I think I'm going to review my contract and see if I need to be a bit more specific to protect myself more.

Jul 26, 2007 01:10 AM

Maureen McManus - Already 2 Stage

Already 2 Stage - Manhattan Beach, CA

Sandra or Terry,

Would you please send me a copy of the contract as well to maureen@already2stage.com

I'm trying to gather a few templates and ideas (Tina Parker's blog was very helpful) to take to a contract attorney. Would rather collect the basics and have a contract attorney fine tune it for my needs. I'm new to the staging world and looking for resources. This website has been a blessing! Cheers to all for sharing their experiences and wisdom.

Jul 26, 2007 01:22 PM

Sandra Montemayor

All In One Staging Inc. ( A Home Staged is A Home Sold!) - Bartlett, IL

All in One Staging inc - Home Staging Consultant, Redesign Expert

Hi Maureen.

I'm having trouble opening the file right now, but as soon as I open it I will try to help you out, I love this site too... Everyone is very helpful. I am going to a Real Estate attorney today that someone recommended to me who really knows how to write great contracts that cover everything, and there might even be fine print. I never thought I would be the one putting fine print in anything,,LOL. But I will let you know how it went.

Sandra, All In One Staging Inc.

Jul 26, 2007 11:40 PM

Anonymous

I too, would love a copy of your contract Terry. Just started my business and kind of "stuck" in the contract department. Would love any advice.

Thanks!

Jul 27, 2007 08:12 AM

Anonymous

Sorry, guess it would help if I filled out the comment section completely!

Terry, my email is Liz@stageitsimple.com

Thanks!

Jul 27, 2007 08:14 AM

Maureen McManus - Already 2 Stage

Already 2 Stage - Manhattan Beach, CA

Thanks Sandra! What format is the file in? Maybe you can fwd me the email and I can open it and save it into something you can open??

I would love to hear how it went with the Real Estate Attorney. When I went to see my CPA about this venture and a few other items, he mentioned that I should see a Contract Attorney not a Real Estate Attorney for this matter. I didn't think to ask him why. Now I'm curious... Maybe we can compare notes.

Maureen, Already 2 Stage

Jul 27, 2007 04:19 PM

Sheryl Delorme

Special Effects Staging & Decorating - Belleville, ON

Terry:

Could you be so kind as to send me a copy of your contract also. I would kike to view others to be sure that I have covered all the basis. Thanks. My address is set-the-stage@hotmail.com

Sheryl Delorme

Special Effects Staging & Decorating

Jul 29, 2007 03:50 AM

Carol Flores

4 Square Home Staging & ReDesign - Fort Worth, TX

Terry: If you could spare one more email to: Carol@4SquareHome.com of your contract. I'm in the process of fine tuning mine with the attorney, and would truly appreciate it! Thanks so much !!

Jul 29, 2007 05:26 PM

Angela Yousef

Alluring Home Stagings2 and More - Spring Hill, FL

Terry, wondering if you would please send me an email to ahsandmore@comcast.net of your contract? I am trying to fine tune mine and am running it some problems. Thanks so much for your time.

Jul 29, 2007 05:42 PM

Betty Haney

Haney Consulting - Calgary, AB

Terry, me too please. betty@attentiontodetail.ca. Thank you for sharing with all of us on AR. This is why I love the Rain. Betty

Jul 29, 2007 06:38 PM

Tammy Wallace

Red Door Redesigns - Rincon, GA

Terry, I would like a copy also if it's not too much trouble. I'm a newbie and trying to get all of my ducks in a row. Thanks a million! reddoorredesigns@aol.com

Thanks! Tammy

Jul 30, 2007 08:00 AM

Candi & Josh Hagler (Jerkins)

EYE.SPY Consulting & Staging - Destin, FL

I, too, would love a copy. I am just getting started with my services and would love some help in this department. I want my contract just right, so any examples would just be great! Thank you. eyespydestin@yahoo.com

Thanks again! Candi

Jul 30, 2007 11:25 AM

Maureen McManus - Already 2 Stage

Already 2 Stage - Manhattan Beach, CA

Hello,

For all those that have a contract and asked Sandra for a copy of hers to compare.... Would you mind sending me a copy of yours? The more examples I have the better to pick and choose what is necessary in mine. Thanks so much! maureen@already2stage.com

Aug 01, 2007 10:57 AM

Brian Bloom

www.AllinOneStaging.com 1-630-292-2710 - Bartlett, IL

All in One Staging Inc. - Home Staging Consultant, Redesign Expert

We ended up going to a my cousin who is a RE lawyer and she put together a contract for us, well more like 3 contracts with subcontracts just so we covered everything.

It was worth paying the money, although ASP has contract forms you can use, or get ideas from, I recommend going to a RE lawyer and have them customize it to what you will be offering.

just my opinion

Brian Bloom

Sep 11, 2007 04:32 PM

Christine Trebendis ~ Rooms Revealed

Rooms Revealed - Brentwood, TN

Terry, If it is not too much trouble, would you be so kind to share your staging contract with me. I am new to staging and would really appreciate any help you could give. Thanks you so much.

christine@roomsrevealed.com

Jan 05, 2008 01:05 PM