Question : Apartment staging as a career?
I saw in the movie leap year that Anna( Amy Adams) is an apartment stager. Was that her actual job or just because she was going to sell their apartment?
Is Apartment staging an actual job or is it just when your going to sell your own apartment? I love the idea of decorating houses and I want to choose between apartment staging or being an Interior Decorator. Any tips on which I should choose, which one pays better?
Thanks so much!
apartment staging

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Answer by cactusgene
Oh no, apartment or more often house staging is a real profession. Out here in California in the more high priced urban communities, the majority of vacant and unfurnished homes are being staged for sale (ordered by the Realtor). Staging a 1,600 sq.ft. house costs about $ 2,000-$ 2,500 for the first two months, and an extra $ 500-$ 600 for each additional month the furniture/decor are being used. These home staging services have their own warehouse with the furniture and knick-knacks, so there would be a substantial initial expense in setting up shop. You may get a job with an established firm and there gain enough experience to later help you set up your own business.