{"id":24633,"date":"2021-08-18T13:24:29","date_gmt":"2021-08-18T13:24:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/?p=24633"},"modified":"2021-08-18T13:24:29","modified_gmt":"2021-08-18T13:24:29","slug":"how-to-become-a-home-stager-the-ultimate-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/how-to-become-a-home-stager-the-ultimate-guide","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Home Stager: The Ultimate Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#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 css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664915536080{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Do you want to know how to become a home stager? If so, then you\u2019ve come to the right place![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Chances are, you&#8217;ve got a lot of questions about this new career path. Well, you&#8217;re in luck &#8211; because we\u2019ve answered ALL of them for you in the article below![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h4>So, sit back, get cozy, and put your feet up. By the time you\u2019ve finished reading, you\u2019ll know everything you need to start your dream career ASAP!<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;accent-color&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;75&#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\/2021\/08\/how-to-become-a-home-stager-the-ultimate-guide\/#Are_Home_Stagers_in_Demand\" >Are Home Stagers in Demand?<\/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\/2021\/08\/how-to-become-a-home-stager-the-ultimate-guide\/#What_Exactly_Do_Professional_Home_Stagers_Do\" >What Exactly Do Professional Home Stagers Do?<\/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\/2021\/08\/how-to-become-a-home-stager-the-ultimate-guide\/#How_Much_Do_Home_Stagers_Make\" >How Much Do Home Stagers Make?<\/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\/2021\/08\/how-to-become-a-home-stager-the-ultimate-guide\/#What_Qualifications_Do_You_Need_to_Become_a_Home_Stager\" >What Qualifications Do You Need to Become a Home Stager?<\/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\/2021\/08\/how-to-become-a-home-stager-the-ultimate-guide\/#Step_One_Learn_More_About_The_Home_Staging_Industry\" >Step One: Learn More About The Home Staging Industry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/how-to-become-a-home-stager-the-ultimate-guide\/#Step_Two_Take_a_Course_on_How_to_Become_a_Home_Stager\" >Step Two: Take a Course on How to Become a Home Stager<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/how-to-become-a-home-stager-the-ultimate-guide\/#Step_Three_Test_Your_Home_Staging_Skills_on_Real_Clients\" >Step Three: Test Your Home Staging Skills on Real Clients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/how-to-become-a-home-stager-the-ultimate-guide\/#Step_Four_Build_a_Home_Staging_Portfolio\" >Step Four: Build a Home Staging Portfolio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/how-to-become-a-home-stager-the-ultimate-guide\/#Step_Five_Join_Home_Stager_Groups_and_Networks\" >Step Five: Join Home Stager Groups and Networks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/how-to-become-a-home-stager-the-ultimate-guide\/#Step_Six_Connect_with_Realtors_and_Property_Management_Companies_in_Your_City\" >Step Six: Connect with Realtors and Property Management Companies in Your City<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/how-to-become-a-home-stager-the-ultimate-guide\/#Step_Seven_Keep_Current_with_Design_Industry_and_Staging_Trends\" >Step Seven: Keep Current with Design Industry and Staging Trends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/how-to-become-a-home-stager-the-ultimate-guide\/#What_Career_Paths_Can_You_Take_as_a_Home_Stager\" >What Career Paths Can You Take as a Home Stager?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Home_Stagers_in_Demand\"><\/span>Are Home Stagers in Demand?<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 css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914058261{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]The real estate market admittedly took a bit of a hit in 2020, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. But now that life is starting to return back to normal, the market is burning red-hot, with no signs of slowing back down![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914150445{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.noradarealestate.com\/blog\/housing-market-predictions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recent housing reports<\/a> data indicates that the real estate market shows no signs of crashing again anytime soon. In fact, the current boom that the economy is experiencing is expected to hold strong for the foreseeable future. This makes sense when you consider all of the homeowners who were unable to list their houses during lockdowns.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914154877{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Now that the coast is once again clear,\u00a0<em>everyone\u00a0<\/em>is making up for lost time and throwing up &#8220;For Sale&#8221; signs on their front lawns![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914160261{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]So, what does this mean for YOU?[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]In a nutshell, there couldn&#8217;t be a more perfect time to start a career as a home stager! In fact, if you were to begin your professional training\u00a0<em>now<\/em>, you&#8217;ll be fully prepared to book your first client before 2021 is even over![\/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=\"What_Exactly_Do_Professional_Home_Stagers_Do\"><\/span>What Exactly Do Professional Home Stagers Do?<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 css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914183540{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Okay, so you want to get started as a home stager&#8230; But do you know exactly what a professional stager actually\u00a0<em>does<\/em>?[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914197613{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Don&#8217;t worry, we&#8217;ve got you covered on that, too![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914208421{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Essentially, your job will be to make a living space as aesthetically-pleasing as possible before it&#8217;s listed on the real estate market. In order to achieve this, you&#8217;ll have certain responsibilities that&#8217;ll be a regular part of your job description.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914228692{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]Such responsibilities include (but are not limited to):[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n \t<li>Meeting with prospective clients and conducting consultations.<\/li>\n \t<li>Determining your clients&#8217; budget (and then ensuring to stay within it).<\/li>\n \t<li>Assessing client needs and proposing logical suggestions in order to achieve their visions.<\/li>\n \t<li>Positioning and rearranging furniture (i.e. your clients&#8217; furniture or furniture that&#8217;s been rented out for the staging process).<\/li>\n \t<li>Acquiring decor and\/or accessories and then placing everything throughout the home.<\/li>\n \t<li>Partnering with real estate agents.<\/li>\n \t<li>Collaborating with a color consultant, painters, etc. to repaint the walls within the home.<\/li>\n \t<li>And SO much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;padding-3-percent&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f2f2f2&#8243; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;30&#8243; bottom_margin=&#8221;30&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;]<div class=\"iwithtext\"><div class=\"iwt-icon\"> <i class=\"icon-default-style fa fa-lightbulb-o accent-color\"><\/i> <\/div><div class=\"iwt-text\"> \n<h4>Fun Fact: It&#8217;s statistically proven that professional home staging not only helps a listed home sell\u00a0<em>faster<\/em>, but\u00a0<em>above\u00a0<\/em>asking price as well! Keep reading <a href=\"\/2020\/05\/how-home-staging-improves-the-sale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> to learn more!<\/h4>\n <\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/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;24639&#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=\"How_Much_Do_Home_Stagers_Make\"><\/span>How Much Do Home Stagers Make?<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<h3>Salary Expectations<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914259642{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Now that you know how to work as a home stager, and what you&#8217;ll typically be doing, the next step is understanding how much you&#8217;ll be making. With this, it&#8217;s important to be realistic and keep a few key factors in mind.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914269612{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]Firstly, there&#8217;s no &#8220;one-size-fits-all&#8221; salary for a home stager. Your income will depend on:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n \t<li>Where you live<\/li>\n \t<li>Whether you&#8217;re booking clients full-time vs. part-time<\/li>\n \t<li>Whether you&#8217;re running your own business or working for an established company<\/li>\n \t<li>The efforts you put into marketing, client acquisition and retention, social media, and your business website<\/li>\n \t<li>The types of services your business offers, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914281549{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]That being said, we\u00a0<em>can\u00a0<\/em>give you some general figures to help you get a better idea of possible salary ranges. In Canada, for instance, <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.talent.com\/salary?job=staging\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Talent.com<\/a> reports that the average annual income in 2021 (based on 19 home stager salaries) is $40,000 CAD, or approx. $20.51 CAD per hour.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]In the United States, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ziprecruiter.com\/Salaries\/Home-Staging-Salary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ZipRecruiter<\/a> found that as of August 5, 2021, the average salary for home stagers is approx. $48,517 USD per year. As yet another example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.ca\/Salaries\/uk-home-stager-salary-SRCH_IL.0,2_IN2_KO3,14.htm?clickSource=searchBtn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glassdoor<\/a> reports that based on 446 salaries, home stagers in the United Kingdom make (on average) \u00a330,635 annually &#8211; equal to approx. $42,312 USD.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>The Added Value of a Home Staging Certification<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914332381{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]One of the most effect ways of boosting your home stager salary is to get professionally trained. As a result of this training, you can then have a reputable certification on your resume![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914352917{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Why is this critical? Because prospective clients will <em>always\u00a0<\/em>prefer to work with a stager who&#8217;s taken the time to earn their stripes. Imagine that a customer has the option of hiring you (who has a certification) or someone who doesn&#8217;t have adequate training.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914387165{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]We guarantee that you&#8217;ll be the one who <em>always<\/em> books the project.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914424084{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Furthermore, investing time, money, and effort into your education means you have the right to price your home staging services to properly\u00a0<em>reflect\u00a0<\/em>that. And if your design business offers any other types of services, you can afford to raise the rates of those, too![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914460388{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Plus, having a credible home staging certification will do wonders in terms of helping you stand out from the local competition. (Or, at the very least, keeping you solidly on par with them.) The home staging industry is a competitive one.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]So, setting yourself apart from the crowd will not only elevate your business &#8211; it&#8217;ll <em>definitely\u00a0<\/em>help you better your bottom line![\/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;24643&#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=\"What_Qualifications_Do_You_Need_to_Become_a_Home_Stager\"><\/span>What Qualifications Do You Need to Become a Home Stager?<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 css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914549765{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Alright, so now that you have a solid understanding of how to be a home stager, what&#8217;s next? Well, you&#8217;re probably wondering, &#8220;Am I required to have any specific educational requirements, degrees, or certifications in order to legally work in this field?&#8221;[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914589628{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]The short answer is &#8220;no&#8221; &#8211; except there&#8217;s a definite &#8220;<em>but<\/em>&#8221; to keep in mind&#8230;[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914599876{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Here&#8217;s the longer answer:[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914616500{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]No, there are technically no actual\u00a0<em>requirements\u00a0<\/em>to working as a home stager. BUT that absolutely does NOT mean that proper certification training isn&#8217;t still <a href=\"\/2020\/03\/maximize-your-time-at-home-by-earning-your-design-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">100% necessary<\/a>. For reasons we touched on above, the easiest way to sum this up would be: not having a certification will drastically limit your career&#8217;s potential in the long run.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If you&#8217;ve been asking yourself, &#8220;How do you become a home stager?&#8221; then it&#8217;s likely because this is a career prospect you&#8217;re passionate about. Logically, if this is the case, don&#8217;t you <em>want\u00a0<\/em>to be the best you can possibly be?[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;padding-3-percent&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f2f2f2&#8243; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;30&#8243; bottom_margin=&#8221;30&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;]<div class=\"iwithtext\"><div class=\"iwt-icon\"> <i class=\"icon-default-style fa fa-lightbulb-o accent-color\"><\/i> <\/div><div class=\"iwt-text\"> \n<h4>Did you know that QC Design School&#8217;s <a href=\"\/online-courses\/home-staging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Home Staging<\/a> and <a href=\"\/online-courses\/staging-designers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Staging for Designers<\/a> Courses will both provide you with an <i>International Staging and Redesign Professional (ISRP)\u00a0<\/i>double certification? <a href=\"https:\/\/enroll.qcdesignschool.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enroll today and earn yours in as little as 3-6 months!<\/a><\/h4>\n <\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914660171{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Okay, we&#8217;ve gotten through all of the need-to-know prep work. By this point, you have a good idea of what this career will look like for you.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914673508{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Now the <em>real <\/em>question is: how do you to actually <em>become<\/em> a home stager? What will it take for you to hone your skill-set, launch a successful career, and keep it going for the long haul?[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Here are 7 steps to guide you in the right direction![\/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=\"Step_One_Learn_More_About_The_Home_Staging_Industry\"><\/span>Step One: Learn More About The Home Staging Industry<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 css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914695339{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]If you want to know how to work as a home stager, you\u2019ll first need a better idea of what the <em>demand\u00a0<\/em>is like for stagers in your local area. So, do some research! Test out relevant SEO keywords\/inquiries in search engines such as Google. This way, you can see the sort of questions homeowners are currently trying to have answered.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914712516{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]This research should help you grasp what the people in your area are looking for, in terms of home staging services. Moreover, it&#8217;ll also help you better understand whether or not the demand is high where you live. If it isn&#8217;t, you can figure out how you plan to adjust accordingly, in order to appeal to a larger range of clientele.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914731611{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Speaking of conducting research, I also\u00a0<em>strongly\u00a0<\/em>recommend checking out your local competition![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914742715{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Who are the other home stagers in your town or city? What are their businesses like? What&#8217;s their brand all about? How much do they charge for their services? What kinds of reviews have others left about them?[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Sure, there\u2019s no pressure for you to start your own business at this stage. But there\u2019s never any harm in brainstorming ideas. And, of course, one of the best ways to brainstorm is to first <a href=\"\/2015\/12\/how-to-stay-ahead-of-the-competition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">understand\u00a0your competitors<\/a>![\/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;24646&#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=\"Step_Two_Take_a_Course_on_How_to_Become_a_Home_Stager\"><\/span>Step Two: Take a Course on How to Become a Home Stager<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 css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914818983{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]By this stage, it\u2019s time to get properly trained and certified as a home stager! The best place to start is by first deciding whether you want to do your schooling online or in-person. Once you\u2019ve determined this, you can then conduct the necessary research and figure out which options are currently at your disposal.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914828688{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<em>(Insider tip: If you choose to do your training online, there will be a LOT more home staging courses available to you!)<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914877002{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Just keep in mind that regardless of whether the home stager program is online or in-person, it\u2019ll need to meet the same criteria. After all, you want to get your money&#8217;s worth, don&#8217;t you?[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914871747{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]In order to ensure the highest-quality education for your buck, I strongly recommend that you only consider home staging courses that:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n \t<li>Are offered by legitimate, reputable schools with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">proper accreditation<\/a>.<\/li>\n \t<li>Offer a full course curriculum breakdown on their business website.<\/li>\n \t<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Are provided by an institution that has a comprehensive website, active social media presence, and communicative Student Support Team.<i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i><\/li>\n \t<li>Offer a good amount of hands-on experience.<\/li>\n \t<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Are tutored by real experts in the design industry.<\/li>\n \t<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Provide flexibility and convenience that best suit YOUR learning style.<\/li>\n \t<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Fit your budget.<\/li>\n \t<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Give you high-quality, extensive course materials (included within the course tuition).<\/li>\n \t<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Provide an internationally-recognized certification once you graduate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;padding-3-percent&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f2f2f2&#8243; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;30&#8243; bottom_margin=&#8221;30&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;]<div class=\"iwithtext\"><div class=\"iwt-icon\"> <i class=\"icon-default-style fa fa-lightbulb-o accent-color\"><\/i> <\/div><div class=\"iwt-text\"> \n<h4>Guess what? QC Design School meets ALL of these criteria and more! Join our free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/QCDesignSchoolVirtualClassroom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Virtual Classroom on Facebook<\/a> today, connect with current and former students, and see what\u00a0<em>they\u00a0<\/em>have to say about their QC experience!<\/h4>\n <\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/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=\"Step_Three_Test_Your_Home_Staging_Skills_on_Real_Clients\"><\/span>Step Three: Test Your Home Staging Skills on Real Clients<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 css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914907734{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]As the old saying goes, &#8220;Practice makes perfect!&#8221;[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914918231{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]So, get as much practice as possible! This will be especially beneficial as you first begin your career &#8211; <em>before<\/em> you book legitimate, paying clients.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914931198{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]The reason behind this is very simple: paying clients will expect the very best from you. In order to give them what they want and make the best possible impression for your business, you\u2019ll need to know exactly what you&#8217;re doing. And ultimately, the best way to master your skills is to put them to ample use first.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914940310{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]Here are a few ways you can gain hands-on practice and in-field experience:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n \t<li>Offer <a href=\"\/2021\/01\/19-ways-to-find-home-staging-jobs-in-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">complimentary home staging services<\/a> to your closest friends and family;<\/li>\n \t<li>Use your <em>own<\/em> home to test out different techniques and styles you learned during your training;<\/li>\n \t<li>Take part in a stylized photoshoot;<\/li>\n \t<li>Lend your expertise to a not-for-profit and\/or charitable cause.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[vc_column_text]No, you likely won\u2019t get paid for any of the above services. That said, the knowledge and skills you\u2019ll acquire will more than make up for any money you would\u2019ve made. In the world of professional home staging, hands-on experience is <em>just\u00a0<\/em>as valuable as money \u2013 especially at the very start of your career![\/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;24648&#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=\"Step_Four_Build_a_Home_Staging_Portfolio\"><\/span>Step Four: Build a Home Staging Portfolio<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 css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914955330{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]In the world of design, visual aids are everything. In many cases, your portfolio will be the very thing that creates a strong, favorable first impression for your business. Thus, if you want to become a home stager, you\u2019re going to need a high-quality design portfolio.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664914964432{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]When potential clients are thinking of working with a home stager, they\u2019ll likely conduct their research on Google. From there, they\u2019ll discover your website. If people are able to clearly find and view your design portfolio on your site, and all of your photos are of impressive quality, chances are they&#8217;ll reach out to you to book a consultation![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]But if your portfolio is inadequate (or, worse, nonexistent), you could wind up turning away prospective customers before you\u2019ve even had a chance to speak with them. Of course, no aspiring home stager wants that![\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;padding-3-percent&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f2f2f2&#8243; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;30&#8243; bottom_margin=&#8221;30&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;]<div class=\"iwithtext\"><div class=\"iwt-icon\"> <i class=\"icon-default-style fa fa-lightbulb-o accent-color\"><\/i> <\/div><div class=\"iwt-text\"> \n<h4>Want to learn more about developing the ultimate home stager portfolio? Check out QC Design School\u2019s <a href=\"\/online-courses\/accelerate-your-design-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Accelerate Your Business Workshop<\/a> and enroll today!<\/h4>\n <\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/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=\"Step_Five_Join_Home_Stager_Groups_and_Networks\"><\/span>Step Five: Join Home Stager Groups and Networks<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<h3>Networking<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664915005833{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2021\/03\/finding-professional-organizer-jobs-how-to-network-like-a-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Networking<\/a> will be your greatest asset as you become a home stager. It&#8217;s one of the single smartest ways to advance your career. This is because the design industry is a relatively close community.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664915016659{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]As such, it won\u2019t take long for you to meet and\/or become acquainted with the other home stagers in your local area. Moreover, you&#8217;ll also get to know contractors, suppliers, and other types of designers.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664915026250{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Remember: just because other stagers are technically your &#8220;competition&#8221; does not mean they aren&#8217;t also allies, too. It&#8217;s important for you to establish positive connections with others in the industry &#8211; and this includes your competitors.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664915039283{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]&#8221;But why is it important that I do this?&#8221; you might be wondering.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664915055860{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]It&#8217;s quite simple, really. Whenever you network, you\u2019re increasing your chances of getting referrals. Even other home stagers can sometimes send clients your way, if their own schedule is totally booked up. So long as they trust that you&#8217;d scratch <em>their<\/em> back if possible, so to say, then they&#8217;ll always be more than happy to scratch yours.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Ultimately, you\u2019ll have a much more successful career if you network with other designers and stagers.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Home Stager Networks and Associations<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664915104799{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]You can also build your professional relationships by joining all sorts of online networks, too. Look around on popular social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, Twitter, Pinterest, and even TikTok.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664915136514{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Search for relevant, trending hashtags, follow other home stagers whose work you admire, and join groups. All of these are positive, proactive steps that will ultimately reward your career endeavors in one way or another in the long run.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Another proactive move we strongly recommend making is signing up for memberships with credible home staging associations. For instance, the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA) is a very popular option for those living in North America. Similarly, if you reside in Canada, you can also become a member of the Canadian Association of Renovators and Home Stagers (CARAHS).[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;padding-3-percent&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f2f2f2&#8243; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;30&#8243; bottom_margin=&#8221;30&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;]<div class=\"iwithtext\"><div class=\"iwt-icon\"> <i class=\"icon-default-style fa fa-lightbulb-o accent-color\"><\/i> <\/div><div class=\"iwt-text\"> \n<h4>Did you know that as soon as you become a student of QC Design School, you&#8217;re automatically eligible for a membership with both of these esteemed design associations? It&#8217;s true! Learn more about this <a href=\"\/design-associations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>!<\/h4>\n <\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/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;24651&#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=\"Step_Six_Connect_with_Realtors_and_Property_Management_Companies_in_Your_City\"><\/span>Step Six: Connect with Realtors and Property Management Companies in Your City<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 css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664915201616{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Earlier, I touched upon the fact that staging services are a major asset to other professionals in the real estate market. As such, many realtors and property management companies are eager to collaborate with a home stager, as they know stagers will help\u00a0<em>them\u00a0<\/em>help their <em>client<\/em> sell their home more successfully.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664915211439{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]As you can see, this all circles back to the value of networking. Although there are tons of people in the design industry that we recommend forming connections with, those working in the real estate market are of particular importance. You&#8217;d be surprised how many realtors and property management companies can directly assist in you booking jobs, gaining clientele, and stocking your portfolio full of sensational content.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Brand-new to working with real estate agents? <a href=\"\/2016\/06\/working-with-real-estate-agents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This blog article<\/a> by QC Design School will teach you everything you need to know![\/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=\"Step_Seven_Keep_Current_with_Design_Industry_and_Staging_Trends\"><\/span>Step Seven: Keep Current with Design Industry and Staging Trends<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 css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664915255332{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Staying current is, ultimately, the very thing that will keep your home staging career successful over time. In order to start a career as a home stager, it&#8217;s imperative that you get properly trained and become a proper subject-matter expert.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664915272548{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<em>But the truth is, taking just one or two courses at the beginning of your career simply won\u2019t be enough.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664915287293{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Rather, your educational journey will be a lifelong effort. So, it&#8217;s important that you recognize and embrace this fact sooner rather than later. After all, the world of design is ever-changing. Thus, there will always be new trends to try, new lessons to learn, and new skills to master.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664915300476{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]If you limit your training, you&#8217;ll be limiting your career\u2019s potential. It&#8217;s really that simple. You &#8211; and your business &#8211; will subsequently become stagnant, and your clients <em>will\u00a0<\/em>notice eventually.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664915336249{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]To avoid this, continue to proactively build upon your training! Take more courses. Add more certifications to your resume. Browse social media during your downtime and read home staging publications.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]All of this will help ensure that you stay on top of the newest, hottest trends. And, of course, when you keep your skill-set current and fresh, you\u2019ll be able to make your mark on the home staging world for that much longer![\/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=\"What_Career_Paths_Can_You_Take_as_a_Home_Stager\"><\/span>What Career Paths Can You Take as a Home Stager?<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 css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664915376132{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Here&#8217;s the beauty about becoming a home stager: once you&#8217;ve earned your internationally-recognized certification, the sky is really the limit for you! By that, I mean that there are all sorts of potential career paths you can choose to explore.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664915385845{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]For starters, you&#8217;ll acquire the knowledge needed to <a href=\"\/2018\/08\/5-essential-tips-to-build-a-successful-design-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">launch your very own business<\/a>, if that&#8217;s what your heart desires. Many of QC Design School&#8217;s graduates prefer this option because they&#8217;re attracted to the idea of being their own boss, setting their own hours, and having full control over their career endeavors. 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