A somewhat comedic expression about what it means to be a home stager today. Written by Melissa Marro, photos by Matthew Finlason.
Pin It Read MoreThinking of Becoming a Professional Home Stager?
Are you thinking of becoming a professional home stager? With the current economic market owning your own business makes a lot of sense for many, for others not so much. I’m frequently asked about making money in the staging & redesign industry, how many hours it takes and what kind of initial investment is realistic. The next most common question is either about market saturation or the downturn of the housing market.
Pin It Read MoreHow do you earn money as a home stager?
Becoming a home stager and earning a six figure income seems so easy when you listen to some training companies talk about it. Now, I’m not saying it’s not possible, but it’s not what some trainers will tell you. Ask any full time professional home stager and they are more than happy to talk about income with you though.
Pin It Read MoreHome Staging Tips: Photos
When taking photos of your home staging jobs, be sure to take some close up shots. We call these, “artistic shots”. These will focus more on the inventory you have and the overall “feeling” of your staging work.
Read MoreMelissa Marro: Loft Aesthetic
Melissa Marro shows off some of her staged vacant lofts in Charleston, SC.
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