"Before taking the PSC class in June of 2007, my thought was "Staging is just common sense"... boy was I wrong! At first, I decided to only take the two-day class, because 1) why would I want to do this as a business?... I'm a real estate agent not a stager, and 2) I didn't want to pay the full amount! After the two days, and especially after staging the property on the 2nd day, I was blown away and decided that I had to continue with day 3. How could I not? Being a licensed stager would give me the opportunity to make additional money on the side, which in real estate could be such an up and down business, and if nothing else... get my money back in what it cost for the entire class.
Since getting my license, Sellers look at me in a different light. As a real estate agent, I hardly suggested to the sellers what they need to do to get their house to "saleability". I thought they may take offense to what I may tell them (plus, I wasn't so sure I was telling them correct stuff). As a licensed stager, I have the confidence and the creditability to make my suggestions... and they listen!
My heart still pitter-patters... What if I totally mess up? What if they don't like it? What if it doesn't sell? But once I go into action, the stuff Jackie taught me in class just kicks into high gear. My latest success... I received a call wanting me to stage their home and then put it on the market. The client did everything I had suggested, including price the house right. After 48 hours we received a contract AND a full price back-up contract! The feeling is unbelievable!
Thanks, Jackie, for being there long after the class is over, and for encouraging me to continue beyond a PIC. Being a stager has made me the best real estate agent I can be. I can provide a service that no other can in Madison County!" -Jennifer V. Fletcher
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