About the Instructor

Anna Jacoby is the owner of both a successful interior redesign business as well as a home staging company with six employees. Since launching her first business in 2000, she has helped hundreds of clients decorate, redesign or stage their homes.

From 2003-2008, Anna wrote a bi-weekly decorating column called “Real Life Rooms” which appeared in five San Francisco Bay Area newspapers. She was voted Best Interior Design Company in her local newspaper in 2004, and her own remodeled kitchen was featured in two national decorating magazines in 2006 and 2007.

Anna serves on the Ohlone College Interior Design Program Advisory Committee, and is an active member of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce. In addition, she currently serves as Secretary of the IRIS Board of Directors.

With a Master’s Degree in Education, expeexperience running two profitable businesses, and a desire to share her knowledge with others, Anna brings a great deal of added value to these redesign and staging courses. Her courses offers a winning combination of hands-on redesign and staging training and practical business information. Anna shares many of her personal experiences and offers guidance and on-going support even after the course is over.

 

 


   

 

  
 

Professional Training Classes in Redesign and Real Estate Staging

Courses at a Glance

  • Interior Redesign Training
  • Real Estate Staging
  • IRIS-Approved Instructor

    How to Sign Up

  • Email for more info: info@annajacobyinteriors.com
  • Call 510-490-0379
  • Sign up online.

  • Register now

    Calendar

    May 2008

    May 5 - 9: Interior Redesign Course

    June 2008

    June 2 - 6: Real Estate Staging Course

    August 2008

    August 11 - 15: Interior Redesign Course

    September 2008

    September 8 - 12: Real Estate Staging Course

    October 2008

    October 20 - 24: Interior Redesign Course

    November 2008

    November 10 - 14: Real Estate Staging Course

    Do you have a flair for decorating? Do your family and friends tell you "You should get paid for this!" Have you always wanted to start your own business?

    Anna Jacoby Interiors offers two IRIS-approved, professional training courses in the San Francisco Bay Area to give interior designers all the tools and knowledge they need to start and market their businesses.

    Interior Redesign Training

    The Interior Redesign Training Course focuses on giving your clients' rooms a whole new look without buying anything new, using only their existing furnishings rearranged creatively. In this course, you'll get hands-on and classroom training in color theory, accessorizing, and furniture arranging, and one day of the class will be devoted to starting and marketing your business.

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    Real Estate Staging Training

    Real Estate Staging Training course teaches you how to stage your clients' homes to maximize the selling price and minimize the number of days on the market. You'll learn a variety of tried-and-true staging techniques for furnished and vacant homes -- everything from arranging furniture to accessorizing tabletops and more. You'll get hands-on experience in at least one home, and one full day will be devoted to starting and marketing your business.

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    IRIS Bonus

    Upon completion of the course, you will be eligible to join IRIS (Interior Redesign and Staging Industry Specialists). IRIS is THE premier professional organization for interior redesigners and home stagers. When you join IRIS, you become part of an established network of redesigners and stagers across the country. Members of IRIS make themselves available to you for support and advice as you start and grow your redesign and staging business.

    To get you started right away with this exciting organization, your first year's IRIS membership is included with your tuition.

    An IRIS®-approved instructor

    Train with an IRIS-approved instructor and join the premier international organization of professional redesigners and stagers!

    Why choose an IRIS-approved instructor?

    Interior Redesign class - August 2007

    Testimonials

    "Wow! The class exceeded my expectations! Anna was an amazing instructor. Her delivery was effective, she presented the subject matter in a way that engaged me and she paid attention to my personal needs. I would highly recommend her and her redesign seminar."
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    Course Agenda

    Monday
    8:30am to 5pm
    Tuesday
    8:30am to 5pm
    Wednesday
    8:30am to 5pm
    Business Day

    Continental Breakfast

    Welcome and Introductions

    Introduction to Interior Redesign

    Philosophy and Goals of Redesign

    One-Day Redesign vs. Traditional Design

    Steps to a Successful Redesign

    Slide Show- Analysis of Before and After Redesign photos

    Discussion of Design Challenges and Solutions

    Lunch

    Hands-On Redesign in House #1

    Debriefing and Analysis of Hands-on Redesign

    Continental Breakfast

    Tools and Supplies Needed for Redesign

    Basic Design Principles

    Color Theory

    Focal Points

    Balance & Scale

    Rhythm & Harmony

    Theme

    Analysis of Room Architecture: How Room Shape Influences Furniture Placement

    The Finishing Touch: Arranging Accessories

    Wall Decor

    Arranging Bookshelves and China Cabinets

    Creating Beautiful Tablescapes

    Working with the client-- From Initial Consultation to Room Reveal

    Lunch

    Hands-on Redesign at House #2

    Debriefing and Analysis of Hands-On Redesign

    Continental Breakfast

    How to Start Your Business

    Naming Your Business

    Establishing Your "Brand"

    Developing Your Marketing Materials

    Legal and Insurance Requirements

    Hiring and Working with Assistants

    Marketing and Advertising Your New Business

    "Free" and Low-Cost Ways to Advertise

    Lunch

    Developing a Marketing Plan

    Creating a Website (Guest Speaker: Web Designer)

    Giving Presentations

    Working with the Media: Press Releases and Articles

    Thursday
    8:30am to 5pm
    Friday
    9am to 4pm

    Continental Breakfast

    Other Avenues of Income: Design and Color Consultations, Retail Sales,

    Commissions

    Real Estate Staging Basics

    Lunch

    Hands-on Redesign at House #3

    Debriefing and Analysis of Redesign

    Continental Breakfast

    Writing a Business Plan

    Networking

    Pricing your Services

    Business Forms: Contracts, Agreements, Invoices

    Lunch

    Questions and Answers

    Review Redesign Certification Exam

    IRIS Evaluations and Membership Application

    Presentation of Certificates