model home decorators?
model home decorators?
Do you need a real estate (or other type) license to decorate model homes? Is there a course or school for model home decorators? Where would you begin if you were interested in doing this for a living?
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sparklesontheoceans: Start with your local colleges, even community colleges, and look into Interior Design. There should be some things there for you, and you could get a degree, or a certificate of some kind. Go for it!
2006-12-29 07:15:45
sparklesontheoceans: Start with your local colleges, even community colleges, and look into Interior Design. There should be some things there for you, and you could get a degree, or a certificate of some kind. Go for it!
2006-12-29 07:15:45
dali333: nah you dont need a license. what you do need is creativity and some strong salesmanship.
i would suggest approaching a home builder and offering your services for a model home. tell them you will do X amount of the design work for free( minus materials) because you are establishing your portfolio. they are probably going to want something to show that you have some degree of decorating ability so be prepared with some pics or references.
then start your portfolio! you will have to sell yourself to home builders at first...but do alot of it for nothing or next to nothing at the very beginning until you have thier respect and trust. if you have that...you have it made!( providing the building market is strong in your area.)
decorating model homes would be a great start! and if approached correctly...could certainly expand into other markets for you!
the very best of luck!
2006-12-29 11:57:20
i would suggest approaching a home builder and offering your services for a model home. tell them you will do X amount of the design work for free( minus materials) because you are establishing your portfolio. they are probably going to want something to show that you have some degree of decorating ability so be prepared with some pics or references.
then start your portfolio! you will have to sell yourself to home builders at first...but do alot of it for nothing or next to nothing at the very beginning until you have thier respect and trust. if you have that...you have it made!( providing the building market is strong in your area.)
decorating model homes would be a great start! and if approached correctly...could certainly expand into other markets for you!
the very best of luck!
2006-12-29 11:57:20