Is staging a good career?
Is staging a good career?
The fact is, staging professionals succeed in bad housing markets and hot housing markets, like we are experiencing right now. In a buyer’s market, staging is necessary to sell homes faster. When there are so many homes for sale, real estate agents need staging to help their listings stand out.
How much should I charge for staging?
Home Staging Cost Breakdown
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Service Fees | $800 to $1,000 per project |
| Staging Fee | $400 to $700 per room for the first month, which averages $2,000 for initial setup |
| Furniture Rental | $500 to $600 per room per month, which averages $2,000 a month for rental after initial setup |
Do agents pay for staging?
More than half of the real estate agents RESA surveyed said they sometimes offered to pay for staging services (or a portion of the cost) in some cases. Even if the agent won’t pay for the staging, nearly 80% of agents surveyed by RESA paid for a consultation with a stager for their clients (at $300 to $500).
What is the average salary of a home stager?
Stagers must be mobile and flexible as clients’ needs can occur on very short notice. A home stager’s income will depend, in part, on location. An average salary may range from $50 – $150 per hour (according to the Accredited Staging Professionals).
How much does a real estate home stager earn?
After the initial consultation, a home stager can make at least $1,000 if the client wants the stager to complete the home staging project for them. This figure can go as high as $5,000 to $10,000 depending on the needs for that property, the home stager’s expertise, and where they live.
How do I become a home stager?
There are no set educational requirements to becoming a home stager, and you don’t need special licensing or credentials. You also don’t need formal design education or prior experience in real estate or design, although “Entrepreneur” magazine recommends some preparation in interior design.
How to be a home stager?
Enroll in a home staging course. Some careers will allow you to enter into the field without any prior training,as proper techniques,theory,and practices do not exist.
