Overview of this Business:
If you have an eye for interior decorating and want to run your own home business,a home staging business
can provide a great, low-cost start up opportunity for you and it's a great home business to start part-time on weekends
while you're still employed.
Pros of this Home Business:
- Very low start up costs - no inventory to carry and minimal supplies.
- Services can be in demand whether the real estate market is strong or weak.
- No licensing or specialized training required.
- This is a great home business that you can grow through referrals from satisfied clients and/or local realtors: Word-of-mouth advertising is very powerful for this business opportunity.
Cons of this Home Business:
- You'll need to find a way to get potential clients to have faith in your abilities and your advice in order to build your portfolio.
- You may need to work weekends and/or evenings, as many of your clients will only be able to meet with you during those times.
What You Need to Get Started with this Home Business:
- You should get to know your local real estate market - what buyers are looking for,etc.
- You'll need to build a portfolio in order to convince potential clients that you're worth the money.
- An organized means of building your portfolio - through before and after photos, success stories, etc.
- An eye for design/decorating and a good idea of what's selling in your home resale market.
- Good people skills to convince prospects to sign on and to handle objections from clients if they crop up.
Home Staging Business - Real Life Example:
Debra Gould, creator of the Staging Diva Home Staging Training Program, has staged millions of dollars worth of real estate, including seven of her own homes. Debra is the President of Six Elements Inc. which offers Home Staging, Interior Redesign and Color Consulting services, as well as the StagingDiva.com website.
Debra's article, Top 10 Reasons Home Staging is a Great Home Based Business, discusses the many potential advantages for home staging as a home business.
