In last month’s newsletter I shared a weekend project that would help you test your staging savvy. It got a lot of new and aspiring stagers out into their neighborhoods to find out just how many natural design instincts they have. Here’s the “assignment” in case you missed it! I took it a step further… continue reading […]
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Test your home staging savvy
Very few of us come to a home staging career with official training in interior design. I know I didn’t! But that doesn’t mean you don’t have a natural talent for recognizing if a home is properly decorated to sell. Many aspiring and new home stagers I speak to really need to get out of… continue reading […]
Many paths to a new career as a home stager
Home stagers come from so many different careers before getting into staging. Often the change is prompted by a midlife “is this all there is?” decision to do something more fulfilling. For others, it’s the kids going to school, a divorce, or a health crisis. Such was the case for Staging Diva Graduate Marcia Levitz…. continue reading […]
The Myth of Multi-Tasking
I’ve prided myself on being a successful multi-tasker, ever since I started my first serious job after finishing my master’s degree in the 1980s. I was working in the marketing field at the time, and was responsible for 5 products at Nabisco Brands, along with a series of new product launches. I had a boss… continue reading […]
What if a client ignores your home staging advice?
A common question I’m asked is “What if a client ignores my home staging advice?” As a home stager, all you can do is give your clients your best advice and clearly explain the reasons behind your recommendations. After that, it’s really up to them to decide what they will take action on and what… continue reading […]
What Makes Staging Diva Different?
One of the most common questions I get asked is “what makes Staging Diva different than other home staging courses out there?” With so many options to choose from, it’s important to know whether you’re comparing apples to oranges. One of the key differences is my focus on how to take your talent and turn… continue reading […]