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Risk Assessment & Mitigation Flashcards

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  1. A stager is working in a home built before 1978 and plans to repaint accent walls. What risk must be assessed BEFORE any painting begins?

    Answer: Whether lead paint is present, requiring certified abatement procedures

    Homes built before 1978 may contain lead paint, and sanding or disturbing it without certified procedures creates serious health and legal liability.

  2. What is the PRIMARY purpose of conducting a pre-staging walkthrough risk assessment?

    Answer: To identify hazards, material defects, and conditions that could affect the staging plan

    A pre-staging walkthrough identifies safety hazards, existing damage, and property conditions so the stager can plan appropriately and protect themselves legally.

  3. A stager discovers visible black mold in a closet during the staging project. What is the correct response?

    Answer: Stop staging in the affected area and notify the seller and agent of the issue

    Visible mold is a health hazard and a potential material defect that must be disclosed to the seller and agent before staging continues.

  4. When staging a flip property with recent renovations, which risk assessment step is MOST important before finalizing the design plan?

    Answer: Verifying that all permits for the renovations were properly pulled and closed

    Unpermitted work creates disclosure and appraisal risks that can derail the sale, and a stager should flag this to the client before staging begins.

  5. A staging client asks the stager to move large appliances to create a better visual flow. What risk should the stager document before agreeing?

    Answer: The risk of existing damage or floor scratches attributed to the stager after the move

    Documenting pre-existing floor damage and appliance condition before moving anything protects the stager from being blamed for damage they did not cause.

  6. Which type of insurance is MOST critical for a home stager who uses rental furniture inventory on client properties?

    Answer: Inland marine insurance to cover movable property and inventory in transit

    Inland marine insurance covers movable staging inventory while in transit and at client properties, protecting the stager's business assets.

  7. A stager is hired to stage a condo and later learns the HOA prohibits moving trucks on weekends. What type of risk is this an example of?

    Answer: Operational risk from failing to research HOA rules prior to scheduling

    Failure to investigate HOA restrictions before scheduling delivery is an operational risk that can delay the project and increase costs.