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Starts Now!

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About the Author

Naomi is the founder and principle educator at the International Institute of Home Staging (IIHS). She established and continues to run a successful home staging and property styling business in the Hunter region of NSW called Silk Home Staging and Styling.

Combining her passions for interiors, real estate and education, the International Institute of Home Staging allows her to share her experience through comprehensive and professional courses. On top of her design training, Naomi holds postgraduate qualifications in training and assessment, adult education, tertiary education and a PhD focused on effective elements to education.

She has received teaching awards from the University of Newcastle and the Australian College of Education and been nominated for a national award with the Australian Teaching and Learning Council.

Her stylish, unique and simple styling system led to her becoming the exclusive stylist for McGrath Estate Agents Newcastle, an author of the book Ignite Your Property Mojo and regular writer for

realestate.com.au

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Disclaimer

This report and its contents are providedfor informational purposes only and allinformation and ideas are provided ingood faith by the author who believes suchinformation to be true and honest to thebest of the authors’ knowledge and belief.

Any and all opinions expressed by theauthor represent the views and opinionsof the author at the time of writing. Theauthor reserves the right to vary or changeany such opinions subsequently. It isnot possible to provide comprehensiveinformation and advice tailored to eachindividual situation within a report suchas this and it should not be regarded asany kind of substitute for appropriate andpersonalised professional advice.

Nothing in this report can be consideredto be any form of promise or guarantee.Implementation of any of therecommendations mentioned in this guideare entirely at the reader’s own risk.The reader is totally responsible for thechoices and decisions they make, andfor any and all consequences of thosedecisions. SILK Home Staging and Stylingor International Institute of Home Staging shall not be liable for any special, indirect,incidental, or consequential damages,including without limitation lost revenuesor lost profits that may result from the useof these materials or information.

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Copyright

© Copyright 2012

Naomi Findlay,

International Institute of Home Staging and Silk Home Staging & Styling, Pty LtdAll rights reserved.

No part of this report may be reproducedor transmitted in any form whatsoever,electronic or mechanical, includingphotocopying, recording, or by anyinformational storage or retrieval systemwithout the express written, dated andsigned permission from the author andcopyright holder.

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What’s in here?

This workbook contains all the tools and resources that you have access to in the program and that are included in your program handbook.

We have insert the full copy of each tool as well as the printer friendly black and white copy for your use.

ROOM TASK WHAT DID YOU SAY

Cue: What room were you working in?

Cue: Were you cleaning out a cupboard, shelves, vanity? What was the item or process involved?

Cue: What did the little voice inside your head say?

Example: Bedroom Example: Cleaning out my closet and I found the trousers I bought when I was in Rome

Example: This is a fruitless task! I am not throwing away anything expensive so I ma as well stop now.

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What am I saying to myself ?

ROOM TASK WHAT DID YOU SAY

Cue: What room were you working in?

Cue: Were you cleaning out a cupboard, shelves, vanity? What was the item or process involved?

Cue: What did the little voice inside your head say?

Example: Bedroom Example: Cleaning out my closet and I found the trousers I bought when I was in Rome

Example: This is a fruitless task! I am not throwing away anything expensive so I ma as well stop now.

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What am I saying to myself ?

ROOM TASK WHO WHEN

Cue: What room were you working in?

Cue: What part of the room?

Cue: Whom is responsible for this?

Cue: When will it be completed by or scheduled for?

Example: Bedroom Example: My bedside cabinet

Example: Me Example: Jan 15th when the kids are in bed

Example: Bedroom Example: My jewelry box

Example: Me Example: Jan 15th when the kids are in bed

Example: Bedroom Example: My shoe rack

Example: Me Example: Jan 15th when the kids are in bed

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Keep me on track!

ROOM TASK WHO WHEN

Cue: What room were you working in?

Cue: What part of the room?

Cue: Whom is responsible for this?

Cue: When will it be completed by or scheduled for?

Example: Bedroom Example: My bedside cabinet

Example: Me Example: Jan 15th when the kids are in bed

Example: Bedroom Example: My jewelry box

Example: Me Example: Jan 15th when the kids are in bed

Example: Bedroom Example: My shoe rack

Example: Me Example: Jan 15th when the kids are in bed

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Keep me on track!

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Resource Checklist

MUST HAVES:• Timer or stop watch• Complete Action Plan• Snacks and Water• Camera for before and after shots to show

you how amazing you are• Marker pens• Labelled Boxes/bags• Garbage bags• Honest friend for support and help with any

difficult decisions you find yourself facing• Short cuts guide to each box

CLEANING:• Vacuum• Dustpan and brush• Rags• Cleaning rags• Baby Cleansing Wipes

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ROOM SPECIFIC NEEDS:• ______________________________

• ______________________________

• ______________________________

• ______________________________

• ______________________________

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Room Name:

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Resource Checklist

MUST HAVES:• Timer or stop watch• Complete Action Plan• Snacks and Water• Camera for before and after shots to show

you how amazing you are• Marker pens• Labelled Boxes/bags• Garbage bags• Honest friend for support and help with any

difficult decisions you find yourself facing• Short cuts guide to each box

CLEANING:• Vacuum• Dustpan and brush• Rags• Cleaning rags• Baby Cleansing Wipes

• ______________________________

• ______________________________

• ______________________________

• ______________________________

ROOM SPECIFIC NEEDS:• ______________________________

• ______________________________

• ______________________________

• ______________________________

• ______________________________

• ______________________________

• ______________________________

Room Name:

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Put AwayBox

Keep TheseBox

Must belong in that space

Must be essential to keep

Must return to the space after cleaning

Do not belong in this space

Must be essential to keep

Must have a space within the home they go to ASAP

Sell or Charity Box

This must leave the house for the charity shop or be placed on ebay ASAP

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Put AwayBox

Keep TheseBox

Must belong in that space

Must be essential to keep

Must return to the space after cleaning

Do not belong in this space

Must be essential to keep

Must have a space within the home they go to ASAP

Sell or Charity Box

This must leave the house for the charity shop or be placed on ebay ASAP

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Keep SakeBox

Fix ThisBox

UnsureBox

No matter where these belong you are unsure if you need to keep it!

Its Broken

It needs fixing

I am going to fix it

Can NOT part with this but do need to access it!

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Keep SakeBox

Fix ThisBox

UnsureBox

No matter where these belong you are unsure if you need to keep it!

Its Broken

It needs fixing

I am going to fix it

Can NOT part with this but do need to access it!

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1.What is the function of the item?

2.What task do I use it during?

3.Where do I complete this task?

4.How can this item be stored in the same area?

Function & Zone List

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1.What is the function of the item?

2.What task do I use it during?

3.Where do I complete this task?

4.How can this item be stored in the same area?

Function & Zone List

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International Institute of Home Staging

(IIHS) offers the first and only online

Australian home staging and property

styling courses.

IIHS offers education at various levels, from

introductory to more advanced certificate

courses, giving you the tools and insights

required to start your own successful home

staging business just like Naomi's. Check

out Silk Home Staging and Styling to see

how a successful home staging business

can get great results and thrive. All the

while affording a great lifestyle and

substantial financial rewards.

With the unique members area available to

all graduates of IIHS, you'll have access to

continual professional development

resources, webinars and discounted

workshops to help you continue on your

property staging career.

Fancy a career change?

Want to make money doing what you love?

Want you know how to style your home to look like a magazine shoot?

Want to know how to sell or value your property for more!

IIHS can give you the career you want! ENROL NOW!

About the Institute of Home Staging

Who are they? Why they enrol! Suggested Cirriculum

Property Developers

Sell their properties for more and faster

Course 1 and Course 2

School Leavers Start a creative career in Home Staging

Course 1, Course 2 and Course 3

Home Owners Start a creative career in Home Staging

Course 1, Course 2 and Course 3

Interior Designers and Stylists

Expand their business into the world of home staging

Course 2 and Course 3

Existing Home Stagers

Watch their business grow and prosper

Course 3

YOU! ENROL NOW!

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Who are our Students?

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Art of Home Staging Course 1This is a foundational course in home

staging. The course introduces you to

home staging and why it works. Step by

step it guides you through core design

principles that are essential to staging

property successfully as well as specific

home staging skills. This course is ideal

for people interested in a career in Home

Staging, property investors wanting

foundational skills in Home Staging to help

maximise their profits or valuations and

home owners who want to increase the

value of their property.

Offered as a distance learning course for

people to complete in the comfort of their

homes at their own pace.

Next course commences February 2013,

Cost $497

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This course builds on the skills developed

in course 1. Included in the course are

essential skill development modules

including client interactions, management

of inventory installations and foundational

business skills for home staging

consultations.

People who complete course two will gain

deeper insights and advanced skills in

Shome Staging allowing them to work in

home staging at a professional level.

Offered as a distance learning course for

people to complete in the comfort of their

homes at their own pace.

Next Course Commences April 2013

Advanced Home Staging Course 2

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Starting your own Home Staging This course (3) is designed for those who

are ready to take the exciting next step

and start their own Home Staging/Property

Styling business. It is also of great benefit

to those who already have a Home

Staging and want to cement yourself in the

market. As a result of completing this

course your business will grow and

prosper.

Course content includes:

• The magic of Mindset

• Business planning

• Branding and Design

• Rates and Services

• Social Media

• PR and Marketing

• Client Consultations

• Advanced client communication

skills

• Inventory Management

• Industry promotion

• Working with estate agents

Next Course April 2013

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Mentoring

“Mentoring is the art of teaching and

training another person in what the mentor

knows and does”. Naomi Findlay is a

professional Home Stager with vast

experience in starting up, developing and

building a successful home staging and

property styling business, all whilst

working out of a home office and raising a

family of four. Naomi will mentor you

through the process of creating a

successful home staging business

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Business Coaching

Andrew Dart is a professional and

personal coach with a passion for helping

people live their dreams. He has a

Certificate IV in Business and Personal

Coaching and has worked with many

individuals as well as organisations such

as Pfizer Australia. Andrew’s coaching is

all about empowering people to achieve

their goals and dreams. He uses tools

skills and frameworks to inspire and

motivate people. Working with Andrew is a

perfect way to consolidate all the new

skills you have learnt in your home staging

training.

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The members only section is brimming

with great member only content, discounts

and workshop offers that will continue to

support your learning, property staging

and business development now and in the

future.

Membership Benefits include:

• Discounts on workshops, webinars

and events

• Discounted rates on courses and

services

• Access to members only website

that is full of staging tips, resources,

members only forum moderated by

experts in the field of styling,

staging, business and marketing.

Cost $197 per year

or $17 per month

Membership

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