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Seasonal Decorating:
This is a popular and growing segment of the decorating industry. By taking our webinar certification class you will learn how to find a client, evaluate the scope of the job and earn money with seasonal decorating.
Transforming a space for the holidays, searching for unique holiday decorating ideas or decorating for clients and friends the holidays are the time of year you can wow your friends. Each year there are a multitude of new shows on television showcasing idea after idea which inspires and yet, intimidates your clients. That is where you come in!
The big memories in our life often are intertwined around holidays or special events. Those few times of year where you (or your client) wants to pull out all the stops and create a look and feeling that makes everything feel special. Most holidays are stress filled to begin with and then toss in all the questions that come with decorating for the big day. Where do I begin? Where do I find the best decorations for the best price? How do I handle all the details and enjoy the festivities? As a result, more and more people are looking for the assistance of a professional. That professional could be YOU!
The Decorating and Staging Academy created the Certified Seasonal Decorating Course because we know confidence comes from knowing the tricks of the trade and formulas necessary to succeed plus having the credentials to prove your credibility. Let us take the guesswork out of the process with a look at the behind the scenes process to make this a lucrative holiday season.
Even though you can take this class from the comfort of your own home, we have created an interactive approach which will require you to complete and return assignments to ensure you are maximizing your learning. Attend each webinar, complete your assignments and score over 75% to earn your certification. Join Seasonal Decorating Experts Sandra Racz and Carol Bass for an insightful and empowering class.
Earn your Seasonal Decorating Certification – All webinars are recorded so if you listen when it is convenient for you. The assignments are fun projects and can complete during anytime of the year.
Certified Seasonal Decorator Overview:
The Creativity Quotient
Getting to Know the Client
Selling Yourself Talking Points
Evaluating the Project Inventory
Client Creating the Plan
Creating the Shopping List
Establishing the Theme
The Color Story
Contract or Letter of Agreement
Timing the Job
Pricing Strategies
Formulas 1–2–3 to Decorate Trees, Mantles, Tablescapes, Walls and More
Bows and Ribbons
Maximizing Profits by Buying Wholesale
Building your Portfolio Marketing your Services
Luxe Home Staging:
An elite certification program which will distinguish you from other staging professionals. During this class, you will learn about luxury staging, the luxury client, how to market this service, how to stage luxury properties and more. All learning objectives will be covered during the program with portfolio projects required.
Module 1: What is Luxury Staging?
Module 2: The Luxury Client
Module 3: Understanding the Luxury Real Estate Agent
Module 4: How to Create Luxury in Stagings
Module 5: Sourcing Inventory for Luxury Projects
Module 6: Training Your Eyes and Mind for Luxury Projects
Module 7: The Business of Making Money with Luxury Staging
Occupied Home Staging
During this class, we will zero in on homeowners’ objections, the best talking points, steps to identify what “can” work and what “can’t”, how to effectively use the homeowner’s furnishings, how to stage the perfect room with line, scale and balance, developing the perfect budget and most of all…getting the homeowner to buy into the budget. We will also cover how to work with the real estate agent during the occupied home staging. Restyling the home with the purpose of a quick sell, establishing your expert status and gaining you a steady influx of referrals.
Module 1: What is Occupied Home Staging
Module 2: Types of Sellers
Module 3: The Seller Consultation
Module 4: The Choices
Module 5: Creating Perfect Inventory
Module 6: Let’s Make Money
Completion of this certification will earn you one year membership in the The Decorating and Staging International Directory. This directory allows you to showcase your certifications, business, offers links to social media platforms, highlight your bio, photo or logo and the identifies you as a certified member of The Decorating and Staging Academy. We will walk you through the steps to max out SEO with the use of the national logos. The membership allows you to take advantage of discounts, free webinars and more. $1000 value
Please contact us if you have any questions.
info@the-dsa.com or 888–383-9555