{"id":24820,"date":"2021-09-01T07:00:09","date_gmt":"2021-09-01T07:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/?p=24820"},"modified":"2021-09-01T07:00:09","modified_gmt":"2021-09-01T07:00:09","slug":"why-im-getting-a-home-staging-certification-and-why-you-should-too","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/why-im-getting-a-home-staging-certification-and-why-you-should-too","title":{"rendered":"Why I\u2019m Getting a Home Staging Certification (and Why YOU Should, Too)!"},"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]Want to take your design career to the next level? Enroll with QC Design School and obtain an internationally-recognized home staging certification![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h4>Today, join <a href=\"\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QC Design School<\/a> graduate and professional designer, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/moods.of.green\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caryl Lo<\/a>, as she reveals why SHE&#8217;S taking a home staging course &#8211; and why YOU should, too!<\/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; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#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; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f4f4f4&#8243; 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\/2&#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_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;padding-4-percent&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; 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custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664826919697{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Hello, everyone &#8211; I\u2019m back![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664826930809{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]My name is Caryl. I&#8217;m the owner and designer of MOODS OF GREEN Interiors, which specializes in refreshing spaces. If you remember from my <a href=\"\/2021\/06\/how-to-become-an-interior-decorator-meet-caryl-lo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Ambassador Feature<\/a> that QC Design School published earlier this summer, I primarily discussed Interior Decorating. Now, I\u2019m super excited to talk about QC Design School\u2019s home staging certification training![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664827451561{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h3>Just a little bit about myself first&#8230;<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][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\/2&#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;24824&#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;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664826959453{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]I moved to Dubai from the Philippines in 2005. I&#8217;ve worked in Sales and Marketing for the majority of my corporate life. But when I left the corporate world 2 years ago, I decided to pursue my lifelong passion for interior styling.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664826976766{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]I&#8217;ve always enjoyed looking at beautiful spaces, rearranging my furniture, and making environments feel warm and inviting. Moreover, I always believe that it\u2019s never too late to learn something new and pursue your true passion![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664826997997{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]When I saw the wide variety of <a href=\"\/online-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">internationally-recognized certification courses<\/a> at QC Design School, I immediately enrolled myself in 2 of them: <a href=\"\/online-courses\/interior-decorating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Interior Decorating<\/a> and\u00a0<a href=\"\/online-courses\/home-staging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Home Staging<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664827012924{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]In May of this year, I received my <em>Interior Decorating and Design Professional<\/em> certification\/designation from QC Design School. From there, I started my very own design services company in June. I\u2019m currently in my last unit for the <a href=\"\/online-courses\/staging-designers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Staging for Designers Course<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664827065372{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Today, I&#8217;m super excited to share what I&#8217;ve learned so far in my journey to achieving my home staging certification. Plus, I&#8217;ll reveal the top reasons why YOU should take this training program, too! And just in case you&#8217;re interested, I&#8217;ll also briefly discuss the <em>other<\/em> QC Design School courses that&#8217;ll perfectly complement your brand-new home staging certification.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]So, let&#8217;s dive in![\/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_is_a_Home_Stager\"><\/span>What is 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_1664827494974{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Before you embark upon your journey to receive your home staging certification, you first need to understand what exactly a home stager\u00a0<em>does<\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664827507359{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Basically, a home stager creates living spaces that appeal to the widest range of potential buyers, or a specific target market, to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/home-staging-tips-first-timers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">increase the likelihood of a house being sold<\/a>. How exciting is that when you&#8217;re part of the whole selling process?[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664827521535{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]And not just &#8220;a part of it&#8221; &#8211; but a HUGE and VITAL factor for a home to sell![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Overall, a certified and professionally trained home stager can assist homeowners and realtors in achieving a quick and profitable sale at a low cost. A home stager is a well-trained subject-matter expert who will help clients in viewing the property through the eyes of a <em>buyer<\/em>. In doing so, they stage homes so that potential buyers can envision <em>themselves<\/em> living in the space &#8211; thereby increasing the likelihood of a faster sale![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Is There a Demand for Home Staging?<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664827589662{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]You bet there is&#8230; especially right now in the current market! Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, countless homeowners were unable to list their properties for sale over the course of 2020. But now that the world is slowly returning to normal and sellers can safely list their homes again, the real estate market is RED HOT![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664827601518{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Furthermore, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.noradarealestate.com\/blog\/housing-market-predictions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recent stats<\/a> reported by Norada Real Estate Investments predict that this high demand won&#8217;t slow down anytime soon![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664827611710{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]What does this mean for\u00a0<em>you<\/em>?[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Essentially, that now is the PRIME TIME to get a home staging certification and add staging services to your design business![\/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 EVERYTHING you need to know about becoming a home stager? Check out our <a href=\"\/2021\/08\/how-to-become-a-home-stager-the-ultimate-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide<\/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;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Career_Opportunities_with_a_Home_Staging_Certification\"><\/span>Career Opportunities with a Home Staging Certification<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_1664827638590{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]But wait, there\u2019s more! In general, there are tons of potential career opportunities for a professional home stager. That&#8217;s definitely one of the many perks of this particular job.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664827649726{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]For instance, you can:[\/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>With work furniture firms and design showrooms;<\/li>\n \t<li>Stage living spaces (both occupied and empty);<\/li>\n \t<li>Work directly with real estate agents and property management companies;<\/li>\n \t<li>Be hired directly by home sellers;<\/li>\n \t<li>And SO much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/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;24836&#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_Youll_Learn_During_Your_Training\"><\/span>What You&#8217;ll Learn During Your Training<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_1664827673013{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]If you want to become a home stager, then the real question is: how can you create a design style that will appeal to a broad audience? Furthermore, how can you realize your client\u2019s vision for their home spaces, while keeping their budget in mind? Where will you begin, and how will you complete a project from beginning to end?[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664827690149{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<em>These are just some of the topics you will study when you enroll in QC Design School&#8217;s home staging certification course! <\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This program will even walk you through the entire process of starting and running your own design business![\/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=\"QC_Design_Schools_Home_Staging_Training\"><\/span>QC Design School&#8217;s Home Staging Training<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_1664827718605{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Okay, so now you&#8217;re interested in pursuing your home staging certification with QC Design School. What&#8217;s the next step?[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664827732269{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]As you&#8217;ll see on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">business website<\/a>, they offer 2 programs for you to choose from:[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664827749156{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]\n<ol>\n \t<li>The Home Staging Course<\/li>\n \t<li>And the Staging for Designers Course<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664827764597{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]So, which one should YOU enroll in?[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664827778258{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Both courses basically teach the exact same things, with one fundamental difference: if you\u00a0<em>don&#8217;t\u00a0<\/em>intend to also take QC&#8217;s Interior Decorating Course, then the Home Staging Course is the best fit for you. However, if you\u00a0<em>do\u00a0<\/em>plan to also take the Interior Decorating Course, then you&#8217;ll want to enroll in the Staging for Designers program.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This way, all of the lessons and information taught are complementary &#8211; without overlapping unnecessarily.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664827789907{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]The reason behind this is simple: QC&#8217;s Home Staging Course covers certain information also taught in the Interior Decorating Course. To take both of these courses would &#8211; in some units &#8211; be a little derivative. The Staging for Designers Course, however, is meant to be paired with the Interior Decorating Course.[\/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=\"Additional_QC_Courses_Thatll_Pair_Perfectly_with_Your_Home_Staging_Certification\"><\/span>Additional QC Courses That&#8217;ll Pair Perfectly with Your Home Staging Certification<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>Interior Decorating<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664827832874{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]As I mentioned above, QC&#8217;s Staging for Designers Course is perfect for those also getting trained as an interior decorator. In general, these two areas of the design industry are a match made in heaven![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664827843298{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Why is this?[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664827852554{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]It&#8217;s simple, really. When it comes to interior decorating, you&#8217;ll largely design specifically to your clients&#8217; distinct tastes and styles. On the whole, though, you master the skills needed to turn <em>any<\/em> space into an aesthetically-pleasing experience.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664827877938{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Home staging training, on the other hand, teaches you this similar skill-set, but targeted towards a more general audience. As a result, you&#8217;ll understand how to <a href=\"https:\/\/hvmag.com\/home-real-estate\/depersonalizing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">depersonalize a client&#8217;s space<\/a> in order to tailor it to a wider range of people, tastes, and design preferences.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]In short: interior decorating and home staging are two halves of the same, all-encompassing skill-set. When you combine them together, you&#8217;re truly unstoppable![\/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>Interested in QC&#8217;s Interior Decorating Course? Read our full course curriculum <a href=\"\/online-courses\/interior-decorating\/\" 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;24847&#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>Color Consulting<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664827900586{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]The Color Consulting Course at QC Design School is also a great complement to their home staging certification training. From the curb appeal to the interior of the property, color plays a vital role in home staging.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Moreover, you&#8217;ll want to come up with appealing exterior color schemes that&#8217;ll pique the interest of potential buyers the <em>moment<\/em> they first view your client&#8217;s house![\/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>Discover how YOU can earn an <i>International Color Consulting Professional (ICCP)\u00a0<\/i>certification in as little as 3-6 months with QC&#8217;s <a href=\"\/online-courses\/color-consultant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Color Consultant Course<\/a>!<\/h4>\n <\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Virtual Design<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664827933970{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]One thing we all discovered, thanks to the global pandemic, was that many design services can actually be offered\u00a0<em>online<\/em>. Thus, adding virtual services to your home staging business (and design business in general) is one of the SMARTEST moves you can make these days![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Thanks to QC&#8217;s one-unit <a href=\"\/online-courses\/virtual-design-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Virtual Design Training Course<\/a>, you can learn everything you need to take your business online and offer clients &#8211; both locally and globally &#8211; home staging services from the comfort of home. Not only will this provide a more flexible option for both you and your clients; it&#8217;ll drastically expand your client reach and booking potential, too![\/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 some awesome tips to help you book virtual home staging jobs? Here&#8217;s <a href=\"\/2021\/08\/4-tips-for-booking-virtual-home-staging-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">an eye-opening article<\/a> by fellow QC Design School Student Ambassador, Daniella De Luca!<\/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=\"From_One_Designer_to_Another_Why_I_Think_a_Home_Staging_Certification_is_Critical\"><\/span>From One Designer to Another: Why I Think a Home Staging Certification is Critical<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_1664827960456{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Let&#8217;s say you already have a design business that currently specializes in some other area of the industry. Why then should you ALSO pursue a home staging certification?[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664827971089{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]As a business owner of a design services company, I strongly believe that providing a diverse range of services to your clientele is one of the smartest moves you can possibly make![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664827986440{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]With the help of home staging training, you&#8217;ll be in charge of creating styles that appeal to a broad audience, while at the same time meeting the goals of the clients. Successfully achieving these goals could result in the house being sold sooner <em>and\u00a0<\/em>above asking price.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664827999017{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]When this happens, your happy clients will be more likely to leave positive testimonials and\/or refer you to people they know. Plus, every project will arm you with high-quality photos to use in your professional design portfolio, both on social media and your business website.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664828029440{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<em>All of these things combined will boost your bookings, attract more clients, give your business a better reputation, and increase your earnings! And don&#8217;t forget: the more training you get under your belt for additional services, the higher you can raise your rates for all OTHER services, too!<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]In my opinion, there&#8217;s no downside to <a href=\"\/2021\/02\/how-to-become-a-home-stager-in-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">getting trained and certified as a home stager<\/a>. No matter how you look at it, this additional education will positively impact your career and overall skill-set as an industry expert. 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