Home Staging Contracts and Legal Tips with Attorney Allie Moore
About Today’s Episode with
Allie Moore
It’s so important to protect our home staging business. From having a rock solid contract, to minimizing our risk of getting sued, we’re getting into the (legal!) weeds today with Allie Moore, a licensed small business attorney at Creatives Learn Law.
As we dive into dispute resolution clauses, LLCs, and how to find and hire a small business attorney, Allie strips away the fear, doubt, and overwhelm with her no-nonsense, transparent approach to law that will empower you as you grow your business.
Allie has also been one of our frequence collaborators in the past year where she had taught live legal workshops at the school. She has also contributed course content for our home staging business foundation course, 5-Figure Floor Plan. I have no doubt you’re going to learn so much from her in today’s episode!
This Episode is Brought to You by 17hats, Our 2021 StagerCon Sponsor
17hats saved us tons of time and admin when we were busy staging houses. We were able to keep staging without worrying about dropping the ball on staging clients and project management!
Find out more about how we use 17hats here.
This Week on The Home Staging Show Podcast
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Allie introduces herself and shares why creatives often run into difficult issues with clients (00:12:32)
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Allie introduces business licenses and how some states are more heavily regulated than others (00:15:29)
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When it comes to following the law, Allie stresses “doing our best” and considering the legal risk (00:18:49)
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Allie digs into the components of a home staging contract (00:21:52)
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Dispute resolution clauses, and the difference between mediation and arbitration (00:25:47)
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The importance of communicating your policies in places other than just your contract (00:27:42)
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The best way to reduce your risk of getting sued? Have a positive client experience that’s human-centric. (00:32:12)
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Allie says we need to write our contracts for our “most annoying clients.” (00:35:54)
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Why we shouldn’t be phone shy during tough situations (00:40:49)
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Allie explains what your options are if a client doesn’t pay their invoice (00:43:05)
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How an LLC can protect your home staging business (and your personal assets!) (00:47:27)
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Understanding the risks involved in starting your business and how to minimize them (00:53:51)
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Allie explains the nuances of how to find and hire a small business attorney (00:56:47)
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Allie shares her #1 tip for home stagers when it comes to their home staging business contract (01:01:28)
Connect With Allie
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Allie’s Website: https://www.creativeslearn.com
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Allie’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/creativeslearnlaw
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Allie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativeslearnlaw/
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Allie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/creatives-learn-law/
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Allie’s Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/creativeslearnlaw/
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Allie’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl_NDSRbK6_CBNpvnhEz_pA
Links & Resources Mentioned On Today’s Show
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Learn more about our partner, 17hats: https://www.staged4more.com/17hats
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StagerCon is coming July 14th-15th! Sign up for our beginner track, intermediate track, or grab a VIP ticket for an extra group coaching call with me
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Join me and Elaine Penhaul in Italy this October 2nd-7th for a special Working Retreat for Home Stagers.
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Allie has also contributed lessons on business law basics to our recently accredited 5-Figure Floor Plan Home Staging Business Foundation Course: Check it out here.
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