I'm a Realtor in S Florida, so it may be different here than in your area.

I have used staging companies and they vary from being very professional to not at all professional. If I were in your shoes, I would research the various organizations for staging as well as educational requirements. Interview as many owners as you can for ideas on how to properly run your business.

The most irritating aspect for me, as a consumer using staging services, is that some of the companies have no idea of how to put together a proper business proposal to stage a property. It is frustrating and amateurish. Therefore, when a company has a professional approach they are head and shoulders above their competition. Good luck in your endeavor. I hope others will be able to give you more specific advice on your proposed venture.

We have had years of experience in design and ad agency shoots, and came to home staging with that background as an add-on to our services, but if you have no background, recommend you take some courses and invest in good "how to" books. The Staging Diva is particularly insightful about the realities of the biz. Check her out. Best luck!