Introduction to Home Staging
Start here. Find out if home staging is for you.
A clear, motivating first step into home staging: what it is, why it works and where it can take you.
Free with your email
Online · self-paced · any device · workbooks and templates included
About this course
Home staging is the professional preparation of a property for the market, and it is one of the most rewarding creative careers you can build. This short course gives you the foundations: what staging is and is not, why buyers respond to it, the different types of staging, and how a project runs from first enquiry to final photograph. You will also see how staging businesses earn, how they find clients, and what to do in your first 30 days.
What you will learn
- What home staging is, and how it differs from interior design and decorating
- Why staging works: first impressions, buyer psychology and online viewing
- The types of staging: occupied, vacant, partial, developments, luxury, rentals and virtual
- How staging helps overseas buyers buying locally and nationals buying abroad
- The six stages of a staging project
- The business basics: how to earn, price and stay protected
- How to build a portfolio and win your first clients
Who it is for
- Curious beginners wondering if staging is for them
- Homeowners and investors preparing to sell or rent
- Interior designers, decorators and property professionals adding a new service
What is included
- 8 narrated modules
- Workbook, self-check, room challenge, viewing-day checklist and glossary
- A clear next step into the full Journey
Your teacher
Paloma Harrington is the founder of the Home Staging Education Centre, an award-winning interior designer and home staging master. She is Vice President of GAPHS, the Global Association of Professional Home Stagers, and a former Global Director of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals®. She has spoken to audiences of more than 5,000 people across the UK, USA, Spain, Brazil and Dubai.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need design or staging experience?
No. The course starts from the beginning and explains every term and step.
Will this work in my country?
Yes. The method is designed to work worldwide, and the lessons show how to apply it in your own market, including with international buyers.
How are the lessons delivered?
Online, as narrated modules you can follow at your own pace on any device, with downloadable workbooks and templates.
Can I start a business after this course?
This course gives you the foundation. The Home Staging Business Course takes you further into building and running a profitable business.
Do you offer refunds?
Courses are digital and open as soon as you buy, so we do not offer refunds. The free Introduction to Home Staging is the best way to try our teaching first.
What if I need help?
Write to us at any time through the contact page and we will help.
