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#workfromhome #homestaging #interiordecorating

Home stager and small business owner, Sarah Sullivan, joins in this episode of Time We Discuss, to explore what it is really like working as a home stager and interior decorator. Sarah shares an honest behind the scenes look at the home staging industry, how she built her business, and what the day to day work actually involves.

Sarah explains what a home stager does, how staging helps homes sell faster, and why vacant homes benefit so much from professional staging. She walks through the logistics of sourcing furniture, managing inventory, working with realtors and homeowners, and operating a growing home staging business.

The conversation also dives into the difference between home staging and interior decorating. While staging focuses on appealing to the widest range of buyers, decorating is a much more personal service centered on a homeowner’s individual taste and lifestyle. Sarah discusses why offering both services can create additional opportunities and long term client relationships.

Listeners will also hear about Sarah’s career path, including her education, previous business experience, and the role networking played in launching her company. She shares insights on certification, professional organizations, and the importance of ongoing learning in creative service based careers.

This episode is a great listen for anyone curious about becoming a home stager, working as an interior decorator, or starting a creative small business in the real estate space.

Topics covered in this episode:

• What a home stager actually does
• Home staging versus interior decorating
• How staged homes help buyers visualize a space
• Starting and growing a home staging business
• Education and training for home stagers
• Working with realtors and homeowners
• Career opportunities in home staging

If you enjoy learning about real world careers and what jobs are really like, make sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your questions.

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Timestamp:
0:00 - Intro
0:36 - What is Home Staging?
1:47 - Can you do this remotely?
2:20 - Getting furniture for home staging.
3:31 - Getting rid of the furniture.
4:21 - Breaking into the home staging industry.
9:15 - Can you start out small?
11:21 - A typical day as a home stager
12:51 - Decorating, staging, and repairs
14:07 - Working with realtors
15:17 - Education needed for home staging and interior design
18:19 - Decorating, staging, or both?
20:29 - Opportunities for home stagers and interior designer
22:17 - Helping friends and family
22:43 - Unexpected perks
23:45 - Shout out to Martha Kester, Board Certified Health Coach
24:04 - Talent has the floor
24:12 - Outro

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Guest Information:

• Flore Home Staging and Design Website

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