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Home stager’s who have had great success following their dream of staging!

Dorm Room Staging

Sending kids off to college can be tough...I know as I will be doing that next year and am already completely dreading it! It's even tougher on the child and moving into ugly, boring and sterile dorm rooms does not make it any easier. That's why I love this story about DORM ROOM STAGING that I wrote for the National Association of Realtors staging blog which featured yet another way for stagers to do amazing things in unique locations!

Penn State wisely contacted HSR Certified Carolyn Plummer of Carolyn Plummer Designs and home staging based in Harrisburg, PA for a solution to boring dorm spaces and you won't believe the transformation...

Before Photo

After Photo - Carolyn Plummer Designs

I absolutely love how Carolyn softens up the space with an on-trend color palette that pleases both boys and girls along with a TON of textures and cozy rug, pillows and throws. Imagine previewing colleges with your child to find this staged dorm space as an option vs. the typical un-staged space above it?

The builder was ecstatic with her work and these staged spaces put Penn State on top of their college recruiting game!

Here's some more photos but to read the WHOLE story, CLICK HERE.

Before Photo

After Photo - Carolyn Plummer Designs

The builder also used these photos in their marketing materials...in fact, the developers of this housing unit were so impressed with the job Carolyn did, they kept the furnishings for the model unit.

They’ve since rented out all of the units through the next three years—wow!

As a contributor to the National Association of Realtors staging blog, my favorite thing to do is to brag about the incredible talent of my HSR certified home staging members. I also find it so interesting to watch the MANY different directions home stagers take their business because there are so many niches available to them.

I will share Carolyn's behind the scenes Member Success story soon but here's what she had to finish with when she shared her dorm room project with me...

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Fortunately, I was very blessed to have had your amazing training and gain credibility through projects, presentations, etc. Audra, you gave me the confidence and the knowledge to be successful…….I just can’t thank you enough!!!! 😊

Carolyn Plummer - Carolyn Plummer Designs

Thank you Carolyn for sharing your story and talent to encourage others! This is an amazing industry because of people like you.

If you're reading this and thinking about becoming a home stager and creating your own story...then watch my free video about how to become a home stager below...

Could “ Home Staging" be a Career for You?

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Oh the Places You’ll Go

Remember that book by the incomparable Dr. Seuss? When someone decides to "choose themselves" and steps into the staging and design industry through the HSR Certification Training it's AMAZING where their business can take them! I was reminded of that Dr. Seuss book when I read about the story below.

Here's a recent member success story about staging Airbnbs...

Alicia Carter, a professional home stager based in Albuquerque, NM recently posted in our private Stagers Connect Group:

I completed the HSR Certification process in February and have been doing my BEST to get out and get some business going! Audra suggests posting when we get our HSR Certificate on Facebook, so I did that and high school friend reached out about a possible partnership.

I couldn't be more grateful. Not only did something MAJOR come from him reaching out; I have some residual income built into this space...

It was vacant and I completely designed and staged the entire space. Now I am partnering with him to manage the space and will receive a cut of the profits each month. This will be an Airbnb.

But it gets better...there are 2 other units just as stunning in the same "home" and I'll be doing the same with those. Residual income!!

And the connections that are coming from this one opportunity are INCREDIBLE!! The owner of this space has a four-plex that I'll be staging and managing for a monthly income...I just couldn't have imagined a better arrangement...not in one million years!

First stage, done! If you're new at this, don't ignore the little things that come along that don't seem like they'll be much. I'm learning that striving is never good...go where the energy and movement are and amazing things happen!

Oh...and Audra...I adore you and I wish I could hug you and look you in the eye and tell you what an answer to prayer you are. Thank you!

How cool is that story only 3 months after finishing her training...woot! What's even cooler is the many encouraging responses she got from our amazingly supportive Stagers Connect Facebook Group!

So...Congratulations! Today is your day. You're off to Great Places! You're off and away! Out there things can happen and frequently do to people as brainy and footsy as you.:-)

And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed.)

Kid, you'll move mountains! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So...get on your way!

Could “ Home Staging" be a Career for You?

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Some More Recent Stories from Home Stagers...

Remember that book by the incomparable Dr. Seuss? When someone decides to “choose themselves” and steps into the staging and design industry through the HSR Certification Training it’s AMAZING where their business can take them! I was reminded of that Dr. Seuss book when I read about Alicia’s story…

A Letter to the New Stager

I love to share stories of encouragement and success that so many of my HSR members and grads have had in this incredible industry! This story is a bit unique because it starts with someone who had the odds stacked a bit against them (healthwise) and ends with a Facebook Post, to the New Stager by this amazing HSR grad...enjoy!

In this staging success story, I'm featuring Lindsey Childs of Navy and Gray Designs, a Middle Georgia professional home stager and designer. Typical of all of my stories, I'm going to sprinkle in gorgeous photos of her work which was a success story in that it sold in 6 days!

When Lindsey first signed up for my HSR Certification program back in August of 2017, she had some big, legitimate concerns about starting a business...

In her "Getting to Know You Form" she mentioned that she had started a business but was not successful because she didn't have a blueprint for success.

"I have tried to start my own business before, in a different line of work, but I was missing too many pieces. I need that "business in a box" so to speak. With a someone telling me what steps I needed to be taken."

Before Navy and Gray Designs...

"I was laying in bed dealing with an autoimmune disease, and ran across Audra's Home Staging Resource website...it was a BAM moment and I knew that Home Staging would pull together all the random talents I had. I also knew that I had the 'eye'".

After Navy and Gray Designs...WOW!

"I have always had an eye for design, but i didn't think that I could make a living from it. Every house/apartment we have had I have staged. I staged our last house and we sold it to the first buyer! Then as we renovated our current home, I realized just how much I love design, the process and the end result."

Before Navy and Gray Designs

"After reading over Audra's website, I discovered how I could create my own business and still be there for my family. Setting my own schedule is gold, especially having an auto immune disease. It was the perfect fit for my lifestyle and talents."

After Navy and Gray Designs

"The HSR Certification Training gave me a good basis of what staging was and how to go about creating a business....Navy and Gray Designs is much more today than I thought it would be when I started."

Before Navy and Gray Designs...

"I have staged vacant houses, but also found a love of Redesign. Coincidentally, Redesign is a huge portion of my business. And with the skill set combined with staging, I bring a lot to the table when it comes to selling investment properties."

Audra Side Note - This is why you should get trained in BOTH staging and redesign as a business model:-)

After Navy and Gray Designs

Finally, Lindsey had this advice to say to new stagers on Facebook this week, so I had to share it to encourage you all...

When she created that post, she included a picture of her new moving truck and selfie...how cool is that?

What will your story look like? Join me for a free live webinar to see if this industry is for you...

Minneapolis Home Stager Makes Good

Minnesnowta Dreamin'

If you missed my "How to Make 2019 Awesome" webinar last week, then you didn't get to read an inspiring story I shared about a Minneapolis home stager who pursued her dream, this time last year. Here is Laura's story, as well as her recent staging photos...go Laura!

EXACTLY a year ago, Laura Bohn, a Minneapolis home stager took the plunge into staging...she was exactly where YOU may be and here's her story and design work to inspire you...

I worked as a Radiology Technician for 3 years with Twin Cities Orthopedics until I took the plunge to pursue my dream of owning a business in design...

It was actually my sister that gave me the idea of home staging. She went to a tent show at the Minneapolis Convention Center and ran into a lady that was a home stager. She went through the HSR training and raved about it, so my sister happened to get all of her personal information for me to reach out. She thought very highly of HSR and told me to really consider it if I wanted a career change.

It wasn't a tough decision for me to make. It all felt right...

I was very unhappy in Radiology and knew it wasn't my forever career. I was sick of working for someone, I wanted to work for myself and build an empire of a company while I was at it. I completed most of the HSR training while I was still working in Radiology, but on January 12th, 2018 I said to myself enough is enough and quit my day job to pursue my dream full-time...

It was the best decision I have EVER made!

Looking back, it's funny how I think I learned more about business in the HSR training than I did in my 4-year Bachelor's Degree in Business Management.

They didn't teach me the processes it takes to start your own business, such as how to get an LLC, EIN, build a website, properly network, etc. Not only do I feel confident now in my business processes from the training I received from HSR, but I feel like I can conquer ANYTHING that comes my way because I have the resources and fellow stagers that I've met along the way right at my disposal.

I've been in business less than a year and I've already seen tremendous growth by putting HSR's training into action...

It's the start of 2019, so today I look at my business as this is my year. I want to go out there and smile more, challenge myself, take risks, set new goals and make a change not only for myself and my business, but for the homeowners I have the chance to work with.

I love helping people sell their homes or redesign their current home. I love the looks on their faces when they see their home staged for the first time, but I love it even more when the home sells fast and for top dollar. If I can make people happy by selling their home or designing a space that better suits their lifestyle that they look forward coming home to, then I'm doing my job.

If I had to do it all over again, I wish I would have started 10 years ago! Even if you're on the fence about it, I say just go for it...

What Will Your 2019 Story Look Like?

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EXACTLY a year ago, Laura Bohn, a Minneapolis home stager took the plunge into staging…she was exactly where YOU may be and here’s her story and design work to inspire you…

Two Staging Success Stories with Photos…

These days I've got more Member Success Stories than I can count which is AWESOME! What makes this post a bit more unusual is that I'm sharing two husband and wife staging teams that have had enormous success (along with a lot of fun) along the way. Here's their stories and staging work...

Jody and Her Husband's Story...

Dave and Jody Conley (pictured above) took the HSR home staging certification training and launched their business, Conley Homes and Design staging Snohomish, WA county in March, 2017.

After only a year in business, this is what Jody had to say about her business...

Audra, we just hit our one year mark in business and I thought I would share with you our success...

Year one we staged 40 homes, representing $20M in real estate sales! 90% of our clients homes sold on average in 5 days, and one in as little as 6 hours. Many of our clients homes sold significantly over asking price, with the highest sold $90,000 over asking price.

https://www.conleyhomesanddesign.com/

I am so thankful I found your program, and continue to use it as a resource daily. I appreciate all the great information you share, and know it has made a difference in our success! Thank you!

https://www.conleyhomesanddesign.com/

Since Jody sent me that email, her team has grown!

https://www.facebook.com/conleyhomesanddesign/

Hiram and Lisa's Story...

Hiram and Lisa started their staging business, Dream Decor in Hawaii as a "side business" originally. I had the pleasure of getting to meet both of these beautiful people at the last RESA Convention and needless to say...their side business is EXPLODING:)!

Hiram and Lisa Robles of Dream Decor in Hawaii

Chatting with them at RESA, I was so fascinated by the fact that they have to tackle so many different styles of homes from high rise condos, to beach front bungalows to country estates.

Here's what Hiram had to say about their journey...

See, my wife and I have always had a great passion for decorating and a few years back when we had our house for sale, everyone kept asking “Who did your staging?” To everyone’s surprise, we just told them, “no one, this is just how we always keep it”. Pretty much every realtor that walked through the home suggested we should look going into staging, so we did. My background is in engineering and business, but I always had a passion for art and the staging business just comes natural to me.

https://www.dreamdecorhawaii.com/

The first 6 months were slow but Audra, with your HSR training and great marketing pointers... all of the sudden we began to get more and more business. Now, the past eight months have been crazy! The phone does not stop ringing and I am happy to say that I have now moved on to do this full time.

https://www.dreamdecorhawaii.com/

Although there are always challenges to running your own business, I couldn’t be happier and excited to be doing this. I just wanted to thank you for your great program and how it has impacted my life.

Teaming up with my wife is great as we complement each other as we go in this business together.

https://www.dreamdecorhawaii.com/

Audra, once again thank you very much for what you do.

Thank you Jody and Hiram for sharing your story and talent to encourage others! This is an amazing industry because of people like you.

If you're reading this and thinking about becoming a home stager and creating your story...then watch my free video about how to become a home stager below...

Could “ Home Staging" be a Career for You?

Don’t miss this..!!

7 Key Questions to Ask Yourself
What the Cost is to Starting this Business
Do You Have the Personality for This Industry?
How You Know If You Have the Design Talent?

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Some More Recent Stories from Home Stagers...

Husband and wife home staging teams! A couple more HSR grad, member success stories with gorgeous photos to share and inspire you. How cute are these couples?

Surprised by Success

Is your staging business success surprising you? It should be.

We are in an unprecedented housing market where homes that are staged are selling for a lot more money (according to the recent 2018 home staging statistics of over 4200 homes). When sellers see their updated and beautifully staged home sell for 20-50K more...it makes sellers and real estate agents big believers in the benefits of staging!

In this post, I'm going to share two stager's stories of being surprised by success in the form of two emails I received recently from new HSR students who are just starting their home staging career.

Andrea McAtee, a HSR Certified Professional Home Stager out of Lincoln, NE tells her story...

I'm sure you've heard the saying, "when you do something you love, you'll never work a day in your life", oh how true this is. I remember being 7 years old, wanting to rearrange my parents living room cause I knew even then, it could look so much better. At 12 years old, embroidering on my pillowcases, because they needed sprucing up. When I turned 16, and received my first paycheck what was the first thing I buy? Canvas art, because I had nothing on the walls in my bedroom.

Years later in my 30's, relatives would invite me over to give them ideas on where to put things, shelves, artwork, etc. Still had no idea I had any talent, or could ever make this a career it was just something I did for fun.Within the last few years staging has really grown in popularity, and I thought to myself why NOT make this a career. So doing a google search one day I came across, "The Home Staging Resource" I signed up for their newsletter, attended a few webinars, and knew right away this was the place for me. I took the online class, and received my certificate. I am now a certified professional home stager for Lincoln, NE and surrounding areas. I don't think I have ever been so excited, well except for maybe the birth of my children, and getting marred. 🙂

Andrea's First Vacant Job Before She Even Finished the Training!

Here's the recent email I got from Andrea about her first, very fast success...

Hi Audra, my business is doing great so far even got my first vacant project before I was done with the course, just like you had said. I really didn't think it would be this easy. My first Facebook ad went out and I don't think it was a week later a lady messaged me needing help selling her home. It had been on the Market since December, the family had already purchased and moved into a new home. So the need to sell was pretty urgent.

I met with her that week for a consultation, rented furniture and staged that next Saturday, they had the first open house after staging that Sunday. There was only 1 person that went through that home however is now pending contract. I am completely amazed!

The home hadn't even been on the market a month after staging. My confidence is through the roof, the client couldn't be more than pleased. I now have another staging project at the end of the month for a $5000 square foot home.

Thanks so much Audra for the amazing training you provide, I tried to start this business about 10 years ago and just couldn't get it going. This has always been my dream, I remember taking a couple of your webinars and thinking oh my goodness yes I did rearrange furniture in my bedroom, everything you talked about really resonated with me and life couldn't be better.

Jil Young, an HSR Certified Home Stager out of Goldsboro, NC sent me this email about her struggle and success...

Hi Audra,

Thank you for offering such a great Home Staging Resource program. It is amazing what I have learned through your program the last past 30 days! I attended a 2 year design program years ago but never was able to wrap my arms around the business launching of a company. You have amazingly defined a methodical process that allows me to proceed forward with a new confidence...

I was invited to lunch to meet a friends friend who is Real Estate Agent. I'm new to this area and I wanted to hear about her Real Estate business. I had my business cards, knew my scripts and had a copy of my Client staging report "Simply Staged to Sell". By the end of the lunch the Real Estate Agent asked me if I would be willing to partner with her so she could add this crucial additional service to her marketing package to have the completive edge over others. I said YES!

How cool is that?! What will your story be...

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This housing market is hopping and here are two stories with before-and-after photos from two new HSR members of success…

Home Stager Interview

In my training, I walk people through how to discover the right business model for their situation. Why do I do this? Because everyone who joins the HSR Home Staging Certification training has different business goals and reasons for becoming certified in home staging and design.

Below is a very cool home stager's story because her business evolved with her family situation...

Leslie Anderson with her now grown kids who help her with the business:)

When Leslie Anderson of Leslie Anderson Interiors, a Washington DC home stager started her staging business her goal was very simple...work part time in order to focus on her kids.

Here is her story and her GORGEOUS staging work...

home staging before and after washington DC 1

What was your life like before becoming a home stager?

Prior to starting my Home Staging business, I was a stay at home mother of three children. I spent most of my spare time volunteering for the local public schools and helping friends decorate their homes! One day I was helping a friend get her house ready to go on the market and I decided to look into home staging as a career. That is when I started researching online courses such as Audra Slinkey's Home Staging Resources.

home staging before and after washington DC 4e

How did you get started in your business?

When I decided to become a home stager it was important to me to become certified. I looked at many different options and was most impressed by the Home Staging Resource's program. I was excited about how Audra's experience and background helped her build her program and the quality of the materials her program offered (including a website) to get my business up and running as soon as possible.

How does your business look today?

I am so excited about how far my business has come. I started out doing this as a part time business while my kids were still home. In the last year, I have been able to work full time and have moved my entire inventory into a new warehouse and office. It makes such a difference! It has given me the ability to become so much more efficient and sales are increasing daily!

home staging before and after washington DC 4

Any advice you would give someone thinking about getting into the industry?

I took my time in getting my business up and running as I am the type of person that likes to make sure that everything is in line. If I were to do it all over again, I would probably get the ball rolling a bit faster than I did. I like to perfect things and I have now realized that part of perfecting your business is to allow yourself to learn from your mistakes.

BEFORE STAGING

What has been one of the secrets to your success?

Not only did Audra's program help me get my business up and running quickly, it has also helped me grow my business each year. Audra continually adds things into her program to help stagers increase their revenue streams in different ways. I always have access to new ideas and marketing materials which is so important and helpful to me as a single business owner!

Now Leslie has her own storefront and warehouse...woot!! I'm so proud of her and I bet her kids are too. Thanks so much Leslie for sharing your story!

What will your story be?

FREE VIDEO! Could a Career in Home Staging Be For You?

KEY QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF & INFO ON HOW TO GET STARTED STAGING...

What background should you have?
How much money do home stagers make & what to charge
What are the typical start-up costs and first steps?

I love sharing HSR Grad business success stories! Leslie Anderson’s business journey evolved with her lifestyle changes and it’s super cool to see. I also show you her gorgeous photos stage house right!

Manhattan Staging Success Story

I never get tired of hearing and sharing staging success stories from my members all over the world!

I'm going to be doing a series of "jaw dropping" stories not just for my blog but for the NAR staging blog, so look for these in the coming months! Today's post is a Manhattan staging story about a beautiful apartment made MUCH more beautiful (and relevant) by professional staging.

Today's success story is brought to you by HSR Grad, Donna Dazzo of Designed to Appeal who is a Manhattan staging expert and frankly, one of the best in the biz! Her "jaw dropping transformation" helped a $3.995 million home sell in a record 45 days (which is tough to do for a multi-million dollar home!)

She recognized right away the "return on investment" potential in this home and was able to earn her client's thousands more, as well as a quick sale...Here is Donna's story...

When we first viewed this apartment, it was filled with the deceased owner's outdated furniture and personal effects. Some of the rooms were painted dark colors and had built-in shelving, making them feel smaller than they actually were.

Living Room BEFORE

Living Room AFTER

Can you believe this is the same room?! Donna had the floors refinished, the room painted and used her staging magic to bring in just the right furnishings to highlight and architectural elements of the space.

Bedroom BEFORE

Because it was a 3 bedroom apartment, we figured it would most likely be sold to a young family with children, so it was important that it didn't feel like "grandma's apartment". We set up two of the bedrooms as children's rooms.

Bedroom AFTER

The expertly trained home stager researches the "buyer demographic" so they know exactly WHO they are designing for...the is important knowledge the stager should possess. In the HSR Certification training, I use a 6-Step Demographic Research process to identify the most ideal buyers for each home. HSR stagers talk to the agents, research the neighborhood and even deep dive into the culture of the area since every area is different.

Donna not only identified a family but knew the ages of their children from 8-17 years vs. a young family with toddlers. Below she stages more of a teen-room.

Bedroom BEFORE

Bedroom AFTER

While we don't recommend renovations before an apartment goes on the market, we DO recommend updating, which will go a long way to getting the apartment sold quickly and for top dollar. Painting, removing old and worn carpeting, refinishing wood floors, and replacing light fixtures can make all of the difference!

Formal Dining BEFORE

Formal Dining AFTER

Don't you LOVE the replaced light fixtures Donna chose for this space?

Manhattan staging is different than San Diego or Cincinnati staging but the concepts remain the same...understanding the staging ROI potential of a home and staging it to it's maximum sales price potential. The HSR Certified Home Stager's goal is to make sure the home seller never leaves money on the table in the sale of their home!

HSR Certified Stagers homes statistically average 10% more than the unstaged home!

Here are more fantastic photo transformations of Donna's Manhattan staging project...

Master Bedroom BEFORE

Master Bedroom AFTER

Kitchen BEFORE

Kitchen AFTER

Bedroom BEFORE

Now a cleverly staged office!

Donna is working miracles in Manhattan as an HSR Certified Professional Home Stager and Designer...what will your story look like?

Could “ Home Staging" be a Career for You?

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If you like to see GORGEOUS before-and-after photos, then you will LOVE this post about a Manhatten staging project…

Interior Designer Becomes a Stager Story

I love hearing and sharing stories of personal and professional success from my HSR Grads! Today I'm sharing a story and gorgeous photos from Dina Ferguson, a Scottsdale home stager who not only rebounded her business when the economy tanked but also overcame the odds of moving to a different state! Here's her full story and amazing work from four months ago to today...enjoy!

Dina sent me this letter last June...

Hi Audra - I worked as an Interior Designer for 7 years, but switched to being a special education teacher (my original degree) when the economy tanked. As much as I have enjoyed working in education, my focus has been to find a way back into the design trade.

Once I decided that staging was the best fit for me, I began researching local stagers, websites and training companies. I was reluctant to spend the money for another training or certification (I have 60 units of design coursework already)

Currently, I am in Week Two of your training and WOW! Your training is worth every penny and more. Staging is not rocket science, but being an entrepreneur and knowing how to market your business and build a brand is! I would NEVER have been able to do this on my own.

Flash forward to today, I sent Dina an email just "checking in" and got this very cool response...

Hi Audra, I moved to a new area where I know no one two months ago. I began working the marketing tips your provide in the training and got my first vacant staging job!

How cool is that? Not only did Dina start a brand new business, she moved to another state and already is getting calls for work! These photos are from that vacant job and I would absolutely say she is in the RIGHT INDUSTRY....what do you think?

Wow! That is the only way to describe this training. As an entrepreneur and design professional wanting to shift gears into the staging platform, I found this training invaluable for the business and marketing expertise. I can't thank HSR enough for sharing this information and motivating me to expand into this next phase.

Dina Ferguson Debut Home Staging

Here's A Video of another Interior Designer Turned, Award Winning RESA Stager of the Year...

What will your story be?

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Another HSR Grad success story about a Scottsdale home stager who started out as an interior designer and made a cross-state move to start her staging business.

Great Business for the “Semi-Retired”

I never get tired of hearing "success" stories from people who "took the plunge" and decided to invest in our certification training AND themselves to become a stager! This featured stager story is about starting a business semi-retired and doing the travel you love to do too! There is no "one size fits all" in this business and in Week 1 of my training, I walk people through finding the business model that will fit their life style.

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Join me Oct. 4th at 4pm for a FREE, live webinar on what you need to know when getting started in the staging industry! I also talk about the "right business model for you" so click to reserve your space...

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Kathy "Kiki" McNair of Kiki Staging based in Folsom, CA wanted a business she could do while also retiring to her condo in Kona, Hawaii twice a year for 2-3 months. This may sound like a tall order but believe it or not, the Department of Defense used to completely pay for our training for military spouses because it is such an ideal, portable business model when you incorporate both staging and redesign.

Before Kiki's Redesign

Kiki finished the training in April of 2017 and send me this email a mere 3 months later...

Kiki McNair

Audra, I thought it was high time that I let you know how my new business is doing. I started the course on 2/21 while at the end of our 2 month stay in Hawaii. My husband is retired and we are able to come to our condo twice a year for 2-3 months. Pretty great, right?

We are currently back on island for 2 more months and I hated to leave my new business!

After Kiki's Redesign

Anyway, I finished your course and started with a redesign client. I worked with her for 3 months and completely redesigned the interior and best of all, she's thrilled and I had so much fun!

Before Kiki's Redesign

I also staged 2 homes and both sold within a month of listing. The homeowners and realtor were very happy with my work. One was completely empty and the other partially empty. I also did some consultations for redesign and color.

After Kiki's Redesign

I am so thrilled to have a new and fun business that I can even do in Hawaii. An interior designer here contacted me to assist her with a job.

I am fortunate that I can work as much or as little as I want to!

Before Kiki's Redesign

Thank you for the opportunity and skills you have given me to have a new and fun career.

Kiki McNair

www.kikistaging.com

After Kiki's Redesign

Another Happy Client!

You are welcome Kiki! It's so wonderful to see how people make their business...their own. Being semi-retired but having a business that you love is absolutely not work! Just ask Kiki.

Now what will your story look like...

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Another stager and redesigner success story! Kiki was a semi-retired traveler who lived in Hawaii a third of a year and wanted a business that suited her lifestyle…

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Home stager’s who have had great success following their dream of staging!

Penn State wisely contacted HSR Certified Carolyn Plummer of Carolyn Plummer Designs and home staging based in Harrisburg, PA for a solution to boring dorm spaces and you won't believe the transformation...

The builder was ecstatic with her work and these staged spaces put Penn State on top of their college recruiting game!

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Carolyn Plummer​​ - Carolyn Plummer Designs

Thank you Carolyn for sharing your story and talent to encourage others! This is an amazing industry because of people like you.

If you're reading this and thinking about becoming a home stager and creating your own story...then watch my free video about how to become a home stager below...

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Here's a recent member success story about staging Airbnbs...

So...Congratulations! Today is your day. You're off to Great Places! You're off and away!​ Out there things can happen and frequently do to people as brainy and footsy as you.:-)

And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed.)

Kid, you'll move mountains! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So...get on your way!

Could “ Home Staging" be a Career for You?

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Some More Recent Stories from Home Stagers...

When Lindsey first signed up for my HSR Certification program back in August of 2017, she had some big, legitimate concerns about starting a business...

When she created that post, she included a picture of her new moving truck and selfie...how cool is that?

What will your story look like? Join me for a free live webinar to see if this industry is for you...

Minnesnowta Dreamin'

EXACTLY a year ago, Laura Bohn, a Minneapolis home stager took the plunge into staging...she was exactly where YOU may be and here's her story and design work to inspire you...

What Will Your 2019 Story Look Like?

Could “ Home Staging" be a Career for You?

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EXACTLY a year ago, Laura Bohn, a Minneapolis home stager took the plunge into staging…she was exactly where YOU may be and here’s her story and design work to inspire you…

Jody and Her Husband's Story...

After only a year in business, this is what Jody had to say about her business...​

​Year one we staged 40 homes, representing $20M in real estate sales! 90% of our clients homes sold on average in 5 days, and one in as little as 6 hours. Many of our clients homes sold significantly over asking price, with the highest sold $90,000 over asking price.

I am so thankful I found your program, and continue to use it as a resource daily. I appreciate all the great information you share, and know it has made a difference in our success! Thank you!

Hiram and Lisa's Story...

​Here's what Hiram had to say about their journey...

The first 6 months were slow but Audra, with your HSR training and great marketing pointers... all of the sudden we began to get more and more business. Now, the past eight months have been crazy! The phone does not stop ringing and I am happy to say that I have now moved on to do this full time.

Teaming up with my wife is great as we complement each other as we go in this business together.

Audra, once again thank you very much for what you do.

Thank you Jody and Hiram for sharing your story and talent to encourage others! This is an amazing industry because of people like you.

If you're reading this and thinking about becoming a home stager and creating your story...then watch my free video about how to become a home stager below...

Could “ Home Staging" be a Career for You?

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Some More Recent Stories from Home Stagers...

Is your staging business success surprising you? It should be.

Andrea McAtee, a HSR Certified Professional Home Stager out of Lincoln, NE tells her story...

Here's the recent email I got from Andrea about her first, very fast success...

Jil Young, an HSR Certified Home Stager out of Goldsboro, NC sent me this email about her struggle and success...

How cool is that?! What will your story be...

FREE VIDEO! Could a Career in Home Staging Be For You?

KEY QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF & INFO ON HOW TO GET STARTED STAGING...

Below is a very cool home stager's story because her business evolved with her family situation...

Here is her story and her GORGEOUS staging work...

What was your life like before becoming a home stager?

How did you get started in your business?

How does your business look today?

Any advice you would give someone thinking about getting into the industry?

What has been one of the secrets to your success?

What will your story be?

FREE VIDEO! Could a Career in Home Staging Be For You?

KEY QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF & INFO ON HOW TO GET STARTED STAGING...

I never get tired of hearing and sharing staging success stories from my members all over the world!

Don't you LOVE the replaced light fixtures Donna chose for this space?

HSR Certified Stagers homes statistically average 10% more than the unstaged home!

Donna is working miracles in Manhattan as an HSR Certified Professional Home Stager and Designer...what will your story look like?

Could “ Home Staging" be a Career for You?

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Currently, I am in Week Two of your training and WOW! Your training is worth every penny and more. Staging is not rocket science, but being an entrepreneur and knowing how to market your business and build a brand is! I would NEVER have been able to do this on my own.

Flash forward to today, I sent Dina an email just "checking in" and got this very cool response...

Here's A Video of another Interior Designer Turned, Award Winning RESA Stager of the Year...

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Kiki finished the training in April of 2017 and send me this email a mere 3 months later...

Now what will your story look like...

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Carolyn Plummer - Carolyn Plummer Designs

So...Congratulations! Today is your day. You're off to Great Places! You're off and away! Out there things can happen and frequently do to people as brainy and footsy as you.:-)

After only a year in business, this is what Jody had to say about her business...

Year one we staged 40 homes, representing $20M in real estate sales! 90% of our clients homes sold on average in 5 days, and one in as little as 6 hours. Many of our clients homes sold significantly over asking price, with the highest sold $90,000 over asking price.

Here's what Hiram had to say about their journey...