Comments on: Home Staging Consultation Reports are a Waste of Time

By: Debra Gould

Debra Gould — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:53:00 +0000

Sandy, you don’t need to go into that level of detail on your website. Your site should be promoting the solutions you bring your clients, not what form that takes.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 03:24:03 +0000

if a prospective client comes to a staging site and reads the stagers information I was wondering does any of the stagers mention on their webpage they do not do reports but have it written in an interesting manner so it won’t read in such a way it would turn off the client…or should it not be mentioned at all?

By: Debra Gould

Debra Gould — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 15:01:17 +0000

Sandy, I’m not sure I understand what you’re asking here.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 05:13:34 +0000

Question! Is there any one here who has it in writing your do’s and don’ts as far as reports are concerned before the client gets a consultation? I look forward to continue my learning with Ms. Debra Gould

By: Wynett

Wynett — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 05:03:02 +0000

I am totally floor at the amount of support I feel as I read through the plethora of response about report writing and note taking. Since I am new to the Staging world, I will follow Debra’s advice and recommend the seller to take notes if the want to tackle the work themselves. However if I’m sourcing the solutions I think it is only practical to have a check list and template to refer to and I love Donna’s idea of making a carbon copy (while there of course) and giving it to them for ease of mind and reference. I “feel” my way through it, thanks ladys and gents…
Wynette

By: Deb @ A Goode Start Decorating & Home Staging

Deb @ A Goode Start Decorating & Home Staging — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:56:52 +0000

Hi Donna – thanks for your suggestions – sounds like great ideas that I’ll try too!

By: Debra Gould

Debra Gould — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:49:21 +0000

I really love that you guys are sharing ideas here! That’s terrific. Thank you all for your contributions.

By: Donna Dazzo

Donna Dazzo — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:45:12 +0000

Deb @ A Good Start – I use carbon paper between sheets. Works great because I bring home with me a copy of the report I write up on a typewritten template in case they have questions or want me to do any of the work I’ve recommended. I find this works best for me rather than asking clients to take notes. But I go over everything verbally with the client.

By: Kathy@just-stage-it

Kathy@just-stage-it — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:16:20 +0000

This is the BEST discussion ever! I too, was frustrated with the extra work (off the clock). I love the idea of a template with bullet points, some hard rules already denoted! I am going to put this in action along with the suggestion that the home owner make their own notes.
Thanks, Ladies!

By: Gary Baugher, An Eye 4 Change

Gary Baugher, An Eye 4 Change — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:23:31 +0000

In the 4 years of my business, I have never done hand written consultations. When I first arrive at the clients home, I explain the process we are about to begin and suggest they take notes. Often cliients are already prepared because this was discussed in our initial phone conversation. I feel our time is much to valuable. I use my hands to move a few items and show my work. Our job is all visual so why waste time writing. I often make notes for myself to reference at a later time. Clients are often amazed at how much I can remember about their house. But it’s a job we enjoy and it comes natural.
Thanks Debra !!!! Another great discussion.

An Eye 4 Change Home Staging, Nashville, TN.