{"id":19997,"date":"2020-04-06T17:56:49","date_gmt":"2020-04-06T17:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/?p=19997"},"modified":"2020-04-06T17:56:49","modified_gmt":"2020-04-06T17:56:49","slug":"3-obstacles-to-staging-homes-and-how-to-overcome-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/3-obstacles-to-staging-homes-and-how-to-overcome-them","title":{"rendered":"3 Obstacles to Staging Homes and How to Overcome Them"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]Lianne Cousvis is a graduate of QC Design School with certifications in decorating (IDDP), home staging and redesign (ISRP), color consulting (ICCP), and professional organizing (AIOP). Lianne grew up in the Bahamas, where colors are celebrated and regularly utilized. She now owns her own design company,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.chichifringodesigns.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ChiChi Fringo Designs,<\/a>\u00a0in Toronto, Canada.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Staging homes is an incredibly rewarding process! As a professional <a href=\"\/2018\/05\/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-become-a-home-stager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">home stager<\/a>, you get the privilege of helping clients make their home as aesthetically pleasing as possible. Especially when that home is going on the market, what you do can help increase its overall value \u2013 ultimately, making it sell for more money!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">That being said, there <strong>are<\/strong><i>\u00a0<\/i>certain obstacles you can face while working on a project. Here are 3 of the most common, with tips for how you can easily overcome them.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;15&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;20001&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;15&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/3-obstacles-to-staging-homes-and-how-to-overcome-them\/#1_Money\" >1. Money<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/3-obstacles-to-staging-homes-and-how-to-overcome-them\/#2_Time\" >2. Time<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Money\"><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">1. Money<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Easily, one of the most frequent drawbacks you\u2019ll run into when staging homes is the budget. This is because some people mistakenly see hiring a stager as an \u2018<a href=\"\/2016\/10\/home-stagers-ready-answer-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">unnecessary\u2019 expense<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">As such, they may come to you with unrealistic expectations. Some clients will want results that far exceed the amount of money they\u2019re willing to spend.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">In other cases, you may need to <a href=\"\/2018\/08\/staging-certification-tricks-you-wont-believe-you-didnt-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">think outside the box<\/a>. It\u2019ll be up to you to find ways to be creative; stretching the budget to maximize the results, and making every penny count. <\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Importantly, you don\u2019t want to blow your client\u2019s entire budget when getting the job done!<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;15&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3><span lang=\"EN-US\">Where costs add up<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_column_text]The process sometimes requires furniture that\u2019s not in the home already. This could be due to scale, color, or a particular style of furniture that is not appropriate for mass appeal.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_column_text]In this event, you may need to use furniture from your warehouse, or a rental company. You\u2019ll also likely have to pay someone to safely store the client\u2019s furniture after it\u2019s removed from the home.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_column_text]Other common factors that will need to be discussed with your client are:[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>A freshly-painted home is a MUST before selling<\/strong> <strong>any home<\/strong>. Often, a stager will pick out the perfect shade to work in the space. Other times, they\u2019ll need to confer with a <a href=\"\/2018\/06\/how-a-color-consultant-will-change-your-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">color consultant<\/a>.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Fresh flowers and landscaping \u2013 in order to create <a href=\"\/2017\/05\/8-quick-ways-destroy-curb-appeal-home-stager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">curb appeal<\/a> \u2013 must be addressed<\/strong>.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Fresh linens and lots of pillows are recommended for beds, couches, etc<\/strong>.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Artwork may be needed on some of the walls<\/strong>.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Accessories can create vignettes, which are visually appealing.<\/strong> Your client may want to add those in as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_column_text]The list goes on and on\u2026 But the point is, all of these things cost money![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_column_text]On top of all this, there needs to be enough money in the budget leftover to pay <em>yourself<\/em> once the job is done. Otherwise, what is the point?[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;15&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;20002&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;15&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3><span lang=\"EN-US\">How to overcome this obstacle<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_column_text]Many people find it hard to imagine WHY they\u2019d need to spend money in order to get their housed staged to sell. So, in terms of working around this drawback, I feel like this is the strongest place to start!\n\nOne way to convince people that having their home professionally staged is <a href=\"\/2017\/11\/sell-houses-home-staging-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">well worth the investment<\/a> is to find actual proof. For instance, a local realtor will have stats on how long non-staged homes stay on the market in that area, versus a staged home. As your client will see, staged homes have a tendency to sell much faster.\n\n<a href=\"\/2016\/06\/working-with-real-estate-agents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Realtors<\/a> will also have statistics on how much <em>more <\/em>a staged home typically sells for, compared to homes that haven\u2019t been staged. When gathering this data, make sure to look at homes that sold at the asking price, as well as homes that sold for more than the asking price.\n\nThis tangible data serves as powerful evidence! It will allow the homeowner to see the facts in black and white.\n\nAnother option is to give your client a reference that they can speak with themselves! This can be anyone you know who has personally seen the difference that home staging makes. Depending on your professional network, any of the following could be used as a reference in this case:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Friends<\/li>\n \t<li>Family<\/li>\n \t<li>Neighbors<\/li>\n \t<li>Past clients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong><em>Pro tip: <\/em><\/strong><em>If you plan to recommend a past client to your current client, make sure that your past client has already consented to having their contact information given out! It won\u2019t look very professional otherwise.<\/em>\n\nI\u2019ve personally seen many clients fall in love with their homes all over again, after they see the staged version of it![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Many people find it hard to imagine WHY they\u2019d need to spend money in order to get their housed staged to sell. So, in terms of working around this drawback, I feel like this is the strongest place to start!\n\nOne way to convince people that having their home professionally staged is <a href=\"\/2017\/11\/sell-houses-home-staging-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">well worth the investment<\/a> is to find actual proof. For instance, a local realtor will have stats on how long non-staged homes stay on the market in that area, versus a staged home. As your client will see, staged homes have a tendency to sell much faster.\n\n<a href=\"\/2016\/06\/working-with-real-estate-agents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Realtors<\/a> will also have statistics on how much <em>more <\/em>a staged home typically sells for, compared to homes that haven\u2019t been staged. When gathering this data, make sure to look at homes that sold at the asking price, as well as homes that sold for more than the asking price.\n\nThis tangible data serves as powerful evidence! It will allow the homeowner to see the facts in black and white.\n\nAnother option is to give your client a reference that they can speak with themselves! This can be anyone you know who has personally seen the difference that home staging makes. Depending on your professional network, any of the following could be used as a reference in this case:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Friends<\/li>\n \t<li>Family<\/li>\n \t<li>Neighbors<\/li>\n \t<li>Past clients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong><em>Pro tip: <\/em><\/strong><em>If you plan to recommend a past client to your current client, make sure that your past client has already consented to having their contact information given out! It won\u2019t look very professional otherwise.<\/em>\n\nI\u2019ve personally seen many clients fall in love with their homes all over again, after they see the staged version of it![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Many people find it hard to imagine WHY they\u2019d need to spend money in order to get their housed staged to sell. So, in terms of working around this drawback, I feel like this is the strongest place to start![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Time\"><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">2. Time<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">It takes time to come up with a plan for staging homes. Some of your plans have to be very creative. These projects are a great way to test your skills and push your limits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">At other times, you may have to juggle multiple plans. This is especially true if you have more than one house on the go at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;20003&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3><span lang=\"EN-US\">Where time adds up<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Even just for one singular project, there are a number of tasks you\u2019ll regularly be faced with. Some examples include:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Re-organizing the furniture already in the home.<\/li>\n \t<li>Pulling out the current furniture, ordering new furniture, and replacing it within the home.<\/li>\n \t<li>Organizing where the client\u2019s personal furniture will be temporarily stored.<\/li>\n \t<li>Picking <a href=\"\/2020\/01\/the-best-and-worst-colors-to-choose-when-staging-a-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">paint colors<\/a>, hiring painters, and scheduling them to come in.<\/li>\n \t<li>Hiring other vendors\/suppliers that need to come to the home, if applicable.<\/li>\n \t<li>Putting together the actual home staging.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAs a stager, you\u2019ll need to take ALL of these aspects into consideration when billing your client. You want to ensure that you\u2019re <a href=\"\/2016\/07\/packaging-design-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">paid fairly<\/a> for your services, after all! 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You\u2019ll eventually become a pro at seeing a certain sized space, and automatically knowing just how long the project will take to finish. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Being able to do the job quickly AND thoroughly is a skill that you\u2019ll only acquire with experience. It\u2019ll not only please the agent and the homeowner, it\u2019ll also keep the job profitable for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">When first starting out, see if you can work alongside an established stager. By watching them and their process, you\u2019ll start to get a realistic idea of how long different sized houses take to complete.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;20004&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">As a designer, it\u2019s important for you to <a href=\"\/2017\/04\/network-online-home-staging-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">network<\/a>. Whenever possible, establish a professional relationship with others in the industry. You\u2019ll be amazed at how useful these connections will be to you over the course of your career! <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Painters, gardeners, and electricians are just a few examples of valuable connections to have at your disposal. Chances are, many of your clients won\u2019t know where to turn when they\u2019re in need of these services. Your network can be incredibly useful, convenient, and time-saving for them!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">This is a very time-sensitive business. Knowing who to call to get the job done properly saves EVERYONE time and money!<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3><span lang=\"EN-US\">3. Personalization<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">People are very attached to their homes. They love how they\u2019ve decorated it, and have often put in lots of time to make it their own. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">As a result, change can sometimes prove difficult. It can be very <a href=\"\/2017\/11\/6-struggles-every-home-staging-professional-will-face\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hard for certain clients<\/a> to see what <i>you<\/i> see. Yes, you\u2019re the professional stager. You\u2019ve likely earned your professional certification through <a href=\"\/online-courses\/home-staging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reputable courses<\/a>, such as those taught at <a href=\"\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">QC Design School<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">But at the end of the day, this is still the <i>client\u2019s<\/i> home. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">It can be difficult to the right balance between giving a home the makeover it needs to sell, without erasing its current charm. As a stager, you want the home to have some personality! It needs to stand out among all the other homes on the market. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">(That being said, it also <a href=\"\/2018\/06\/how-home-staging-courses-take-the-home-out-of-a-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">can\u2019t have a super specific personality<\/a> that only appeals to a <i>small<\/i> section of the market.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Problem is: some home owners will be sensitive to the changes you want to make. It could be because they haven\u2019t yet detached themselves from the home at this point. 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Be empathetic and understanding! Make sure to NEVER offend a client\u2019s personal tastes. A professional stager must remain tactful and considerate. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">At the same time, you can still reiterate that you\u2019re simply doing what needs to be done in order to get them top dollar for their home. At the end of the day, your client desires the most profitable <a href=\"\/2017\/07\/home-stagers-guide-closing-sale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sale of their house<\/a>, in the shortest amount of time possible. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">This is the goal you\u2019re trying to help them achieve. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Staging homes is a very fast-paced, exciting career for someone who can think on their feet and loves to interact with many different people in a given day. Yes, there are some common obstacles you may face. 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