Let Barb Schwarz?the creator of the Home Stagingconcept?show you what it takes to make it in the Home Stagingindustry. In 1972, Barb Schwarz coined the term "Staging" to refer to theprocess of preparing a home for sale, and turned her idea into abrand new industry. Today, thanks to Schwarz's pioneering efforts,Home Staging has become a big business with enormous profitpotential. If you are thinking about starting a Home Staging business ofyour own or just want to improve upon an existing one, thenBuilding a Successful Home Staging Business is the book for you.Written in a straightforward and accessible style, this practicalguide will show you exactly how to set up a Home Staging business,and help you run and maintain the business as it grows. Some of theissues outlined throughout these pages include: How to write a business plan, market your company, and make themost of your resources How to work through the consulting, bidding, and Stagingprocesses How to establish solid relationships with real estate agentsand brokers How to obtain your Accredited Staging Professional (ASP)designation Filled with in-depth insights, expert advice, and provenstrategies that Schwarz has developed over the course of herstellar career, Building a Successful Home Staging Business willput you in the perfect position to profit from the manyopportunities that exist in this dynamic market.