Comments on: Home stagers should never waive their consultation fee

By: Debra Gould, The Staging Diva

Debra Gould, The Staging Diva — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:42:22 +0000

Thanks you everyone for your comments, feedback and kind words. I’m glad to know you value the information I’ve been sharing with you.

When you join in the conversation it certainly inspires me to keep going and it gives me ideas for new articles and blog posts. I confess after 7 years in home staging, sometimes I worry that I must have already said all there is to say!

By: Pat McArthur - Home Definition

Pat McArthur - Home Definition — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:41:54 +0000

Hi Debra, Good conversation & lots of intersting perspective. My view is if you’re not getting paid, home staging is a hobby.

By: Susan Gillespie

Susan Gillespie — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:55:22 +0000

Yes Debra. I SO appreciate this website and this chance to comment, ask questions and get good feedback. Even though I went through another well known staging course, they did little to prepare me for staging on my own. When I found your website and the materials that you offer, this has been the best thing for me just starting out my business. I just love the idea of having a forum for all of us fellow stagers! I”m way up in Alaska and feel very lonely sometimes in this business as there are practically NO stagers here. Thank you thank you thank you!!!

By: Donna McBrier

Donna McBrier — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:14:41 +0000

Yes, Debra, please post more staging dilemmas! This one is a hard one to deal with, although very true we are “selling” our experience and abilities, most people have a hard time payiing for something they can’t see until after they’ve trusted you and commited. Before and After pictures are so vital at this point!
I have to say also, that although I’m studying and not a grad yet, I’ve enjoyed all the feedback, knowledge and support I’ve gotten just from everything you put out there Debra. You are so generous with your knowledge and support, before I even spent a dime! Maybe you don’t get thanked enough for that, so, let me take this opportunity to say a big THANK YOU!

By: Leah Fritz, Perfect Place Home Staging

Leah Fritz, Perfect Place Home Staging — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:15:36 +0000

Thank you for noticing my comment Debra! You and my fellow grads are always a source of great feedback, knowledge and support. Having this cicle of sharing has been huge for me and my business.

Please post more staging dilemmas Debra, so we can get another great comment string going!