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Train with an IRIS approved instructor
and join IRIS---the largest,
professional interior
redesign and real estate staging organization in the world!!
IRIS is a not-for-profit organization
dedicated to communication, education and camaraderie within the interior
redesign and staging community, and our training standards are the highest and
most comprehensive in the industry.
Why should you
train with an IRIS approved instructor?
All IRIS instructors offer five-day training programs in the
redesign/staging concepts and their course manuals and content meet the
stringent requirements of the IRIS Training committee.
EXCELLENCE: IRIS is
the world’s premier interior redesign and real estate staging organization
EXPERIENCE: IRIS
approved instructors are successful redesign and staging business owners who
have made a committed decision to share their professional expertise with
others.
CONSISTENCY: IRIS
trainers create and submit their own course manuals according to a strict set
of criteria.
VISIBILITY: IRIS
instructors actively promote the industry within their communities and with
local and national media
INTEGRITY: IRIS
instructors follow a strict code of ethics with a strong commitment to educate
and to insure a comprehensive and quality training program
COMPREHENSIVE: Each
instructor provides a comprehensive and exciting course, which includes a
variety of valuable hands-on exercises and detailed how-to presentations.
PERSONALIZED: The maximum class size of six students creates an
ideal training setting for an optimized learning experience. During the week,
instructors can spend more time with each individual student and the students
have greater access to the instructor’s experience and knowledge.
Experience is
the best teacher…nothing compares with hands-on training…
When you choose and
successfully complete an IRIS training program, you’ll be well prepared to
begin your own business as a certified interior redesigner/stager
IRIS instructors
incorporate at least three different hands-on makeovers within the 5-day professional
course, and each has been chosen to expose the student to different experiences
and challenges in order to increase the skills and confidence level of the
student.
Real-life decorating dilemmas,
problem solving scenarios & quick fix solutions are all introduced
into the five day curriculum.
Redesign/Staging for Real Estate…
Redesign is the
foundation upon which real estate staging is based, because the ability to
correctly place furniture, hang art and accessorize will allow you to
dramatically highlight the positive selling features of the home.
Once you learn the
basics of redesign, you can both stage a home for sale and redesign a client’s
new home for the move-in
With at least three
days of hands-on practice in redesign/staging basics during the five-day
training, you are totally prepared to stage a home for sale
Focused
education and training in a small classroom setting…
Professional IRIS
training consists of both classroom and field practice
Personal attention in
small class formats helps students absorb the course content and overall
experience
Comprehensive training
manuals include fundamental lessons in
the step by step process of redesign/staging – hanging art, accessory
placement, basic color theory and decorating principles, successful lighting
design, as well as learning how to evaluate your client’s needs.
Critical steps and
guidelines for starting a small business, along with essential business forms
you will need are included in your training manual. In addition, you will learn
how to market and promote your small business, as well as guidelines to help
you develop your consultation and design fee structure.
Growing your skills
for multiple streams of income. In addition to home decorating and staging,
graduates can also offer niche services such as art installation,
accessorizing, color and lighting consultations, move-in services, furniture
& accessory shopping, special occasion & holiday decorating and more!
Your benefit-rich
membership with IRIS…
Continued coaching
with your trainer is just an email away for IRIS members. Your training does
not end when you return home. Your IRIS instructor and the IRIS organization
offer continuous support to help you succeed, validating your decision to
select an IRIS trainer!
As an IRIS member, you
will have the opportunity to network with other redesigners and stagers on the Members Only Message Board. You’ll find
that your specific questions about redesign/staging dilemmas, marketing
strategies and decorating ideas will be answered, and information about
resources will be shared.
Discover the latest
and greatest tools, and gain access to exclusive information on our Members Only Page
Receive
need-to-know information through our
member-only newsletter
The Insider is the public newsletter for
redesign/staging clients to access at the website or for IRIS members to
send out a link to their clients. It is about decorating, redesign,
staging and seasonal stuff to entertain and inform clients.
The Informer is the emailed news vehicle
sent directly to IRIS members to keep members informed of what is happening at
IRIS.
The Resource is the quarterly member-only
newsletter, available on the Member's Only Page.
Pre-written press release and marketing templates available
on Members Only page
Opportunity to be listed on the Locate
a Specialist page of the IRIS website for international exposure
The annual IRIS conference features top motivational
speakers, educational break out sessions, trade show vendors and the opportunity
to come together with fellow redesigners and stagers in an atmosphere of
camaraderie, collaboration and excitement!
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using our credit card processing
service and professional discounts
through Bellacor Lighting and more!
National recognition
as a certified interior redesigner and real estate stager.
Choose wisely!
Have you been searching through the multitude of
training programs on the web trying to determine the most all-inclusive, best fit for your needs?
Is it difficult for you to weigh the pros and
cons of individual programs?
Would you like to discover a redesign/staging
course that will not only meet, but exceed your expectations?!
Because IRIS is committed to the highest
quality education, we encourage you to research the programs offered by our
instructors in order to decide which one is best suited for you.
Each instructor brings a unique format and
personal style to their training program. Prior to registering for a course, we
recommend that you contact the instructor first to discuss all aspects of their
professional training course. In addition, ask to speak to former students to
discuss their training experience.
Frequently
Asked Questions
In order to assist with your decision making,
we have suggested some questions you may wish to pose while researching a
training program. In addition, we have
included our responses to these questions as they relate to the approved IRIS
instructors.
Q: Do I need any previous design training
or decorating experience?
A: All
of the training programs are suitable for anyone without former education or
experience in the design or decorating field. For those who have a traditional
design background, the training programs offer an excellent opportunity for
advanced learning in the techniques of redesign and staging.
Q: What is included in the class curriculum?
A: Every program
includes the principles and procedures of the redesign/ staging process, the
application of redesign/staging techniques, hands-on instruction, and guidelines for marketing, promotion and business start-up guidelines for
this unique type of design service.
Q: How
many days is your program?
A: There is so
much to learn about Redesign/staging, a full five days is necessary to cover all the techniques, principles and
practices of this design process.
Q: What
is the class size?
A: The
student-teacher ratio is critical to the learning experience. The maximum class
size is six students, which provides both an individualized training experience
for each student as well as greater access to the instructor.
Q: How many redesign/stagings take place in
actual homes? Am I able to participate in the "hands-on" segment of
the redesign?
A: While verbal and visual instruction is an integral
part of the learning process, we believe that the ultimate way to learn
redesign/staging is by "doing".
All instructors offer a minimum of three redesign/staging opportunities
in different homes, posing a variety of challenges. You will participate in the
actual "hands-on" process of the room make over.
Q:
Where are the classes held?
A: Classes
should be held in a professional and comfortable location that is both smoke
and fragrance-free, with adequate lighting and room to take notes.
Q: Will sample
business, pricing and marketing forms be given to the students?
A: Promotional and marketing materials,
pricing information, project and client forms should all be included as well as
step by step guidelines for starting and promoting your business .
Q: How
accessible will the trainer be after the course has ended?
A: Post -course availability of the
instructor for questions, ideas is extremely important because it plays a
significant role in the success of the student
Q: Am I eligible to
join IRIS upon completion of my training program?
A: Upon completion of the five day training
course and successfully passing the certification test, you are eligible to
apply for IRIS membership. You will be given the IRIS application packet by
your instructor before you leave class.
Q: May I call some of
your student referrals?
A: Individual instructors should be happy to
put you in touch with former students so you can discuss their training
experience, one-on-one.
Considering the resources, time and energy you will be
investing in a training course, it is imperative that you do your due diligenceup-front so as not to be disappointed or even worse—lacking in
confidence and feeling unprepared to start a career in redesign and real estate
staging.
Every trainer who specializes in interior redesign and real
estate staging should be eager to answer the above questions. Remember, it’s your success at stake.
Your next step…
IRIS is growing by leaps and bounds! Take the next step, train
with an IRIS approved instructor and join the very best professional interior
redesign and real estate staging organization around.
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