{"id":20337,"date":"2020-06-16T07:00:11","date_gmt":"2020-06-16T07:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/?p=20337"},"modified":"2020-06-16T07:00:11","modified_gmt":"2020-06-16T07:00:11","slug":"why-curb-appeal-knowledge-is-critical-to-home-staging-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/why-curb-appeal-knowledge-is-critical-to-home-staging-training","title":{"rendered":"Why Curb Appeal Knowledge is Critical to Home Staging Training"},"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]\n<p class=\"Body\"><i><span lang=\"EN-US\">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, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chichifringodesigns.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ChiChi Fringo Designs<\/a>, in Toronto, Canada.<\/span><\/i><\/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<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">As the old saying goes: you never get a second chance to make a first impression! But how long does it take for someone to decide what <i>their<\/i> first impression is?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Is it within 60 seconds? 20 seconds? Within the blink of an eye?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Either way, as a home stager, it\u2019s critical that you help your client make a good first impression. This way, they can <a href=\"\/2020\/05\/how-home-staging-improves-the-sale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">maximize the return<\/a> when selling their home. That\u2019s the goal, after all! <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">On the other hand, if you are the one looking to sell your home, we can\u2019t stress enough the importance of hiring a professional stager. Especially if they have reputable training, such as that offered by <a href=\"\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">QC Design School<\/a>, your chances of selling your home for a higher profit are practically <i>guaranteed!<\/i><\/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; 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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\/06\/why-curb-appeal-knowledge-is-critical-to-home-staging-training\/#Why_Should_You_Hire_a_Home_Stager\" >Why Should You Hire a Home Stager?<\/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\/06\/why-curb-appeal-knowledge-is-critical-to-home-staging-training\/#Why_Should_You_Get_Home_Staging_Training\" >Why Should You Get Home Staging Training?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/why-curb-appeal-knowledge-is-critical-to-home-staging-training\/#Why_is_Curb_Appeal_Important\" >Why is Curb Appeal Important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/why-curb-appeal-knowledge-is-critical-to-home-staging-training\/#Curb_Appeal_Where_to_Focus\" >Curb Appeal: Where to Focus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/why-curb-appeal-knowledge-is-critical-to-home-staging-training\/#4_Hardware\" >4. Hardware<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Should_You_Hire_a_Home_Stager\"><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">Why Should You Hire a Home Stager?<\/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]It\u2019s simple, really. In general, people have a tendency to decide how they feel about someone when they first meet them. Similarly, buyers will decide very quickly if a house has the potential to become their new home!\n\nSometimes, they size up your house without you even knowing. In fact, up to 75% of potential clients will drive by a home BEFORE the open house, just to see if they feel it\u2019s worth it to go inside.\n\nYou need to make sure that the <em>outside <\/em>of your home is just as appealing to a prospective buyer as the inside. This is what will make a positive, persuasive first impression!\n\nThis is precisely where getting the help of a professional with <a href=\"\/2018\/05\/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-become-a-home-stager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">home staging training<\/a> becomes a real asset to you and your endeavors. Ask yourself: have you ever stood back and looked at your home as a whole, through the eyes of a potential buyer?\n\nA professional home stager definitely has! A stager can start putting an effective plan into place, before they ever set foot in your home. After all, who else but a skilled expert with reputable training in the field can best help you stage your home to its full potential?[\/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=\"Why_Should_You_Get_Home_Staging_Training\"><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">Why Should You Get Home Staging Training?<\/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\">On the other hand, perhaps <i>you\u2019re <\/i>the designer who\u2019s interested in becoming a <a href=\"\/2017\/09\/how-to-become-a-professional-home-stager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">professional home stager<\/a>. If that\u2019s the case, you should seriously consider getting proper home staging training and earning your certification.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Not only does proper education guarantee the most effective refinement of your skill-set, it\u2019s going to look REALLY impressive on your resume! In such a competitive industry, standing out from the competition is critical. Professional certification is a sure-fire way to do this.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">On top of that, home staging training will teach you the importance of <a href=\"\/2014\/03\/attract-more-buyers-with-curb-appeal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">curb appeal<\/a>. Without this crucial knowledge and understanding, you\u2019ll be doing your career a serious disservice!<\/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;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;20343&#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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Curb_Appeal_Important\"><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">Why is Curb Appeal Important?<\/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\">When it comes to home staging, the job doesn\u2019t start once you close the front door. It actually starts long before you even <i>get<\/i> to the front door! That is to say, it\u2019s not enough for a stager to simply tend to the interior of the home. You\u2019re also going to need to properly understand how the make the outside of the home shine, too!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">You don\u2019t want your client to lose a potential buyer because the exterior of the home <a href=\"\/2017\/05\/8-quick-ways-destroy-curb-appeal-home-stager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">looks bad<\/a>, do you? The reality is, plenty of potential buyers will decide <i>against <\/i>a home without ever stepping inside of it. They\u2019ll base their decision entirely on the first impression they got of the outside property.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">A lack of curb appeal can mean a lack of interested buyers. If you can\u2019t even get the potential buyer to come inside, you\u2019ve already lost the chance to create that much-needed buzz of excitement for the sale of your client\u2019s home.<\/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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Curb_Appeal_Where_to_Focus\"><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">Curb Appeal: Where to Focus<\/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\">Here are a just a few examples of critical things your home staging training will teach you to look for, in order to determine whether your client\u2019s home has the right amount of curb appeal\u2026<\/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\">1. The Front Door<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<ul>\n \t<li>Is it obvious which door is the front door?<\/li>\n \t<li>Is it painted a color that welcomes guests?<\/li>\n \t<li>Does its color compliment <a href=\"\/2020\/01\/the-best-and-worst-colors-to-choose-when-staging-a-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the color scheme<\/a> of the rest of the home\u2019s exterior?<\/li>\n \t<li>Is it in keeping with the style of the home?<\/li>\n \t<li>Is it freshly painted? 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