{"id":2672,"date":"2017-01-31T07:00:36","date_gmt":"2017-01-31T12:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/?p=2672"},"modified":"2017-01-31T07:00:36","modified_gmt":"2017-01-31T12:00:36","slug":"staging-101-making-home-staging-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/staging-101-making-home-staging-certification","title":{"rendered":"Staging 101: Make the Most of Your Home Staging Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"As a professional home stager, you have a keen eye for what needs fixing. Ready to tap into that natural flair for design? In this post, we\u2019ll show you how you can use your staging certification to create homes that buyers will fall head over heels for!\n\nAfter all, you\u2019ve done the training, now it\u2019s time to build your hands-on skills. Gaining experience as a stager will allow you to improve\u2014both professionally and personally. Ask yourself these key questions to prepare for any project\u2026and discover the best ways to use your home staging certification<\/a> to its fullest potential!\n

Is it too crowded?<\/h3>\n\"How\n\nIf a home is overcrowded with furniture or knickknacks, it won\u2019t give off a livable vibe to potential buyers. Clearing a home of any unnecessary objects will instantly make each room more spacious and comfortable. From furniture to wall hangings, a room should never be too busy\u2014it should have just the right amount of furniture to add comfort and still leave a clear walking path.\n\nRearranging a room or moving furnishings to other areas of the home is a simple way to create space. You don\u2019t have to purge your client\u2019s home of all belongings, just make sure there\u2019s room to move!\n\nA key point:<\/i><\/b> The front entrance is where you\u2019ll want to maximize space. This is the first area of the house that buyers see, and entering into a crowded room does not create the best first impression\u2026\n

Is it cluttered?<\/h3>\nHere at QC, we have no desire to spend time in a cluttered space\u2014and neither will your potential buyers! It\u2019s a number one rule in home design: banish clutter once and for all.\n\nSimple in theory, but more difficult in practice. Decluttering a client\u2019s home goes right down to the root of the problem\u2014and since you\u2019re (probably) not a professional organizer, you need a quick and easy solution. Preplan a garage sale and help clients decide what can be donated. Throw away items that have outlived their use. Your clients will have a harder time identifying clutter since it is their<\/i> home. A fresh pair of eyes will help decide which items are necessary and which ones are just taking up space.\n

Is there a focal point?<\/h3>\n\"Use\n\nHome stagers, take note: you always<\/i> need a focal point in the home to draw your buyers\u2019 attention. Your job is to make the house look livable<\/b>, so attract buyers’ attention to where YOU want it. Create a comfortable, spacious environment that potential buyers can visualize themselves in.\n