SAVVY STAGERS - PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR PROPERTY

In my staging business I've been very lucky that I've never had any of my staging props stolen (that I know of). However, just today, I learned that a friend and fellow-stager had some of her furniture and staging inventory stolen from one of her staging jobs. The front door was found open and some of her property was missing.

This is something, as stagers, we all need to be prepared for even though we hope like heck it will never happen. But it very likely may happen and you need to be sure your staging inventory is protected. GET INSURANCE! If you don't have it, GET IT. I can't stress this enough.

It's unpleasant to have to deal with things like this, but it's a reality. And it would be too bad if you lost some property, but let's go one step further--what about your own personal safety. Because it is such a scary world out there, and many of you work alone in the house while staging, make sure you're taking measures to protect yourself! Take extra care to be sure doors are locked and be cautious about who you let in. Try to avoid working alone at night and be sure that other contractors who may have access to the property are really who they say they are. If you can, try to find out from the agent who, if anyone, will be visiting the house on the day you are scheduled to work.

Be aware, observant, and keep yourself safe!