Building a Successful Home Staging Business: Proven Strategies from the Creator of Home Staging Hardcover - 2007 - 1st Edition

Summary

From the rear cover

Let Barb Schwarz-- the creator of the Home Staging concept-- show you what it takes to make it in the Home Staging industry.

In 1972, Barb Schwarz coined the term "Staging" to refer to the process of preparing a home for sale, and turned her idea into a brand new industry. Today, thanks to Schwarz's pioneering efforts, Home Staging has become a big business with enormous profit potential.

If you are thinking about starting a Home Staging business of your own or just want to improve upon an existing one, then Building a Successful Home Staging Business is the book for you. Written in a straightforward and accessible style, this practical guide will show you exactly how to set up a Home Staging business, and help you run and maintain the business as it grows. Some of the issues outlined throughout these pages include:

• How to write a business plan, market your company, and make the most of your resources
• How to work through the consulting, bidding, and Staging processes
• How to establish solid relationships with real estate agents and brokers
• How to obtain your Accredited Staging Professional (ASP) designation

Filled with in-depth insights, expert advice, and proven strategies that Schwarz has developed over the course of her stellar career, Building a Successful Home Staging Business will put you in the perfect position to profit from the many opportunities that exist in this dynamic market.