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When it comes to selecting a training program that will jump-start your new home staging practice, you want to be sure that the course will equip you with both the practical skills and sound business fundamentals needed to achieve your goals. The questions below can help guide your decision and ensure that you make the right choice.

Does the home staging training course offer hands-on training?
Our approach to teaching at The Academy of Home Staging is simple - "learn by doing." There simply is no substitute for working on live projects so you can hone valuable skills needed in the Home Staging field. During the course, each student has the opportunity to pause the DVD and work on the same exercises from class, in the comfort of their home.

Does the instructor have demonstrated experience in home staging?
The Academy of Home Staging was founded by Kim Kapellusch, who owns Style My Space Home Design Company, located in the Santa Clarita Valley. Sought after by Realtors and homeowners alike, Kim is a former real estate agent who has more than 15 years of experience in home staging, model home design, consulting for remodel projects and investment flips, redesign, set design, and art direction. A recognized expert in the field of home staging, Kim has been featured in The Signal, Daily Breeze, and San Fernando Valley Business Journal newspapers, on public access television, SCTV, KCET, and the Jeff Eisenberg radio show.

Does the course deal with the business aspects of home staging?
During the 8-DVD course, all aspects of business startup are covered - what works and what doesn't in marketing, networking, branding, getting and making client presentations, pricing, how to communicate with clients, insurance, small business loans, contracts, proposals, staging design tips, color theory, space planning, getting on the first page of Google and much more.

How is the home staging course structured?
Gain valuable insight as you experience our hands-on training program as it is taught live in Los Angeles, Ca during which the students learn by doing, asking questions, and completing practical exercises that you can do at home. Special course segments delivered by industry professionals give valuable firsthand experience in working with furniture reps, and getting on the first page of Google.

Do the claims made by the program sound realistic?
At The Academy of Home Staging, we pride ourselves in delivering what we've promised - staging and design fundamentals, along with sound business guidance, that will enable students to launch their own successful home staging practices upon completing the training.

How does this Home Study Program differ from Online Training?
Often times online training is not able to convey visual aspects of the learning process. Since you will be viewing our program as it is taught live, you won't lose any valuable information that can get lost in translation. And since the exclusive training provided at The Academy was originally designed around real life staging training, you won't have to worry that this program may be missing core aspects of home staging education.

What makes the course you are considering unique from others?
At The Academy of Home Staging, we don't assume our students come to us with any business, marketing or design training. Unlike other courses developed by an individual, our guest speakers bring a wide range of skill sets to the table. Our guest experts include a website traffic expert who demonstrates multiple ways to get your website on the first page of Google - many for free, and a furniture rental representative demystifies the rental process and reviews furniture rental procedures.

Our design exercises are one-of-a-kind and structured to help novices create effective floor plans and choose complimentary color schemes that showcase a home's features. Not all home staging courses offer training exercises with regards to consultations and vacant homes. These exercises are critical to starting a home staging business with integrity, confidence and the ability to assist clients in selling their home. Our exercises include presentations, group discussions and role playing to help you cultivate effective client communication skills. All this from anywhere in the world via your computer! It's the next best thing to being there!

Can you learn more about the program and ask specific questions before enrolling?
We welcome your calls and questions. Call Kim Kapellusch directly at 800.574.5576
or email her at academyofstaging@sbcglobal.net.

 

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