Home Staging
Our Home Staging courses teach the how-to of Home Staging, along with the principles and practices for establishing a successful business.
Created By Designers For Designers.
Our curated program has been formulated by leaders in the industry to take students from novice to expert in just 1-week. We personally coach and mentor students every step of the way in a small class format through field and hands-on exercises. We have also included insider design and business tips for everything we wish we had known from the beginning so that you can become successful right away. You won’t find another program like this one! Speak to a career advisor at 800.574.5576.
New York Home Staging Classes Overview
The Academy’s Home Staging Certification, 6-day Courses include:
Learn how to stage homes for sale and start your business- Minimum of 10 hands-on exercises including 3 out in the field
- Leading industry instructors who own and work in their Staging business every day, share their insider secrets to success in the industry
- Class size limited to 9 so you receive coaching and mentoring every step of the way – questions encouraged!
- Guest Speakers who are experts in their field including furniture rental, getting on the first page of google plus bonus segments in certain locations
- Full color 135+ page manual with color deck and class tools for projects
- Drop Box Folder which includes essential forms you need for your new Certified Home Staging Business
- 10 editable Staging marketing pieces – just add your name, contact information, click print and you have a marketing piece you can use right away
- 1 month of free membership into our VIP coaching program which includes email and phone coaching for your new business to ensure your success.
- The coveted Advanced Home Stager Certification logo for you to use on any and all marketing pieces establishes your credibility in the market place
Learn how to stage homes for sale and start your businessAbout the New York Home Staging Class and Instructor Kara Woods
Earn your Advanced Certified Home Stager and Redesign Consultant Designation
Kara is a Certified Home Staging and Redesign Trainer and Member of the Real Estate Staging Association
Those in Kara’s “classroom” find her teaching style personable, comfortable, and approachable. She enjoys figuring out students’ needs and translating the abstract into practical, on-the-job examples.
Kara values results from her work and her teaching. “The seemingly small changes that I make as a stager, and my work as an instructor, affect how people live and interact. That’s a great day of work to me! I feel wonderful helping to make that happen.”
Don’t wait any longer, we have the Courses and payment options that fit your life, your schedule and your budget. Take a step today to change your future and design the life that you have been dreaming of. Stop dreaming and start doing, don’t let another day pass you by, be bold design your life! Call for more info at 800.574.5576.
All Credit Cards, PayPal Credit, and Payment plans available.
NY Home Staging Itinerary
DAY 1
- Overview of staging and the staging process
- Staging design principles, guidelines, and tips
- Building your portfolio / showcasing your talents in the best light
- Academy Exclusive – Hands-On Accessory Exercises
- Academy Exclusive – Create Themed Style Boards
DAY 2
- Academy Exclusive – step by step, space planning and staging formulas
- Academy Exclusive Exercise – 6 part space planning exercise
- Academy Exclusive – Lived-in pricing formulas and upselling this service
- Stage a lived-in home out in the field using what the homeowner already owns
DAY 3
- Shopping secrets and best bargains
- Industry connections and resources
- What to have in your kit
- Speaker – furniture representative demystifies furniture rental and you receive your furniture rental catalog
- Academy Exclusive – Vacant home pricing formulas
- Academy Exclusive Field Exercise – measure and space plan a vacant home, selecting the furnishings and preparing a mock bid
DAY 4
- Academy Exclusive Color Theory Exercise – Select a unifying paint color and complementary accent colors
- Academy Exclusive– Consultation pricing options and how to upsell this service
- Academy Exclusive Consultation Field Exercise on a real home – Determine layouts, upgrades, paint colors and practice client dialog. Role-play with students and discuss alternative solutions.
DAY 5
- BONUS SEGMENT – Field trip to the Design Center with shopping exercises and several speakers who reveal their invaluable trade secrets to designing interiors
- BONUS SEGMENT – Interior Design presentation – learn Interior Design Basics to add to your skill set including how interior designers work, charge, and resources the interior designer utilizes
- Contracts
- Insurance
- Marketing, Advertising and Promotions – Over 60 effective ways to market for little or no cost
DAY 6
- How to get on the first page of Google
- Crucial content for your business card, brochure and website
- The 30 day agenda to your quick business start up
- Congratulations! You’re Advanced Home Stager and Staging Design Pro Certified!
Please note that topics may be moved to different days based on the availability of training sites, and to accommodate our guest speakers’ schedules
Why wait? Choose PayPal and enroll now for as little as $165 a month – that’s less than you can earn in just 1 hour of staging services! Click on the course date that’s right for you to register. Having trouble registering? Call 1800.574.5576.
Venue and Hotel Information
New York Home Staging Course
The course will be held at:
Cort Furniture Rental – across the street from Grand Central Terminal
140 E. 45th Street
New York, New York 10017
Nearby Hotels
Fitzpatrick Hotel Grand Central – across the street from class location
141 East 44th Street at Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10017
m.fitzpatrickhotels.com
(212) 355-0100
Wyndham Midtown 45 – a 2 minute walk to class location
205 E 45th St
New York, NY 10017
wyndham.com
(212) 867-5100
Renaissance NY Midtown Hotel (Marriott) – a 1.2 miles walk to class location
218 West 35th Street
New York, NY 10001
rennycmidtown.com
(212) 239-0014
The Pod Hotel 39 – a 10 minute walk to class location
145 East 39th Street
New York, NY 10016
thepodhotel.com
(877) 358-2103
At this location, a photo ID is required to get into the building so please be sure to have it with you at all times.
VERY IMPORTANT – PLEASE BRING TO CLASS:
Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes appropriate for location training and bring a cell phone camera or digital camera to class every day and a laptop or tablet to assist in notes and projects on Monday. Please have your ID to show for building access everyday.