Savvy stagers are building momentum in the short-term rental industry (yes, even now).
The short-term rental market is increasingly competitive. Hosts are turning to stagers to create spaces that not only look great in listings, but can hold up overtime—booking after booking. Stagers with a deep knowledge of short-term rentals can earn this business.
You can learn the industry from a dynamic duo who manages 26 short-term rentals (and has staged 50+ others!) Together, Sarah and Annette have perfected the business-side of staging-to-rent. In the Stage-to-Rent Academy, they'll equip you with tools to add service offerings and create revenue. (All the while helping your clients host with heart.)
Staging is the bedrock of a profitable short-term rental operation and it all begins with you.
Success hinges on how accurately you can anticipate a guest's needs—for comfort, safety, and function. When you learn the ins and outs of the short-term rental industry, you can diversify your revenue stream by offering a suite of stage-to-rent services (some may surprise you!)
What's more, your stage-to-rent skills can be a powerful resource to hosts who want to improve their listings and meet the new expectation for health and safety in this pandemic era. The secret to staying competitive is in the sauce stage.
Join short-term rental staging experts, Sarah & Annette, to learn the nuances of staging-to-rent and why it's about so much more than knowing where to place the couch.
Learn How It's DoneMaster strategies to guest-proof your space.
Sarah and Annette are passionate about sharing what they’ve learned over the past eight years as actual hosts who specialize in staging for the rental experience. You're sure to appreciate their signature style—guidance that is easy to understand and implement.
With these 7 video modules, you'll be able to ...
01 STR Industry 101
Speak confidently about the sharing economy and why property owners should hire you.
02 Non-Negotiables
Articulate the reasoning for including essential furnishings and amenities in the budget.
03 Planning
Know how to celebrate the neighborhood, stage for safety and responsibly splurge.
04 Design & Concept
Feel empowered to create spaces with unique offerings that curate a delightful guest experience.
05 Service Value Ladder
Identify ways to grow your business with services unique to the short-term rental niche.
06 Training for Hosts
Prepare your clients to manage guest, perform property audits and lead a turnover team.
07 Listing Best Practices
Build listings with rockstar titles and engaging copy that will ensure your clients acquire guests.
Bonus: Coaching Calls
Get the answers to questions from your peers with coaching calls that you can watch on-demand.
Plus, 12 resources to download and use in your business ...
Sample Contracts
Co-Hosting Arrangement
Stage-to-Rent Services
Templates & Tools
Furnishings & Amenities Essentials Checklist
Stage-to-Rent Services Brochure
Turnover Handbook Template
Meet-up Planning Procedure
Welcome Book Template
Faux Welcome Book Pro Forma
Supply Level Spreadsheet
Study Guides
Lesson Notes Handbook
Short-Term Rental 101 Glossary
The Case for Short-Term Rentals Infographic
Do you want to be "the expert" property owners go to first?
Staging-to-rent can be your niche. Sarah and Annette will help you level-up your skills to become the sought after stager for short-term rentals.
Meet your guides, Sarah & Annette.
As short-term rentals enthusiasts for eight years and counting, Sarah and Annette founded Thanks For Visiting to bring their diverse knowledge to stagers and hosts ready to grow their businesses.
Sarah Karakaian has been been an Airbnb Superhost since 2013. She started her journey in NYC renting out a basement suite in her own home. Now, she owns 6 Airbnbs and operates a boutique hosting business. Her rentals have been featured on Airbnb's Instagram and blog, the Washington Post, Homes.com, and other outlets.
Sarah has a strong design and hospitality background. Pair that with her love of real estate and construction and it makes her an ideal host for short-term rentals.
Annette Grant partners with real estate investors on short-term rentals. She earned Superhost status by putting the guest first and creating memorable loft spaces in downtown Columbus. Her spaces are sought after not only by guests, but also businesses looking for gorgeous spaces for brand shoots.
Annette's skill in operations helped grow two business from the ground up to become multi-million dollar companies. She manages four short-term rentals and offers support to newbie host hopefuls.
"This course gave me the confidence to reach out and present myself as an expert in the field of STR staging. I am bringing my clients repeat business and amazing reviews by putting guest experience, comfort and safety first."
Gloria Staats
Interior Design & Staging Consultant
"These two women represent everything I strive for as a female entrepreneur and host. Learning as much as possible to stand out in a crowded industry is my goal, and the knowledge and support they’ve shared has been priceless."
Rebecca D., Airbnb Superhost
Past participants have seen ROI through new ways to partner with clients and higher occupancy rates in their spaces.
The strategies you'll learn in this course can directly impact your revenue. You'll be positioned to provide more value to hosts, landlords and property owners in the short-term rental market. A commitment to guest experience and short-term rental operational know-how? You'll be unstoppable.
As a Stage-to-Rent Academy graduate, you'll be the go-to professional for a suite of staging services in your local short-term rental market.
What can you expect next? After you enroll, you'll receive an email with a link for immediate access to your course portal. Here, you'll find all of the instructional videos and resources. Your investment is for lifetime access to the course! And if the material doesn't meet your expectations, we'll refund your purchase—no questions asked.
If you're not satisfied, let us know right away and we'll refund your purchase.
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Get the guidance you need to succeed in staging-to-rent.
Expert-led video lessons with Sarah & Annette. Templates and tools built for your staging business. It's all in the Stage-to-Rent Academy!
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