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Amy Susanne Powers Amy Susanne Powers brings over 17 years of design expertise to Vacation Rental in a Box. Since 2007, she's established herself as a leader in home staging, leveraging her keen understanding of space and guest experience. 

Recognizing the expanding Short-Term Rental (STR) market in 2019, Amy became a pioneer in this specialized design field. Her foresight helped Atlanta investors optimize their properties for the lucrative Super Bowl LIII influx, and countless others since.

Amy's approach goes beyond aesthetics.  Drawing from her extensive home staging background, she excels at creating highly functional and impactful spaces that resonate with your ideal guest.  She understands how to analyze guest demographics and translate them into design decisions that maximize bookings and positive reviews. Her specialties in Hybrid Short-Term/Mid-Term Design, Pet Friendly, Accessibility and Universal Design gives her an edge to other designers who are not as in-tune with this diverse branch of the hospitality industry.

Think of Amy as your strategic partner.  She has a proven track record of success in designing STRs across the nation, catering specifically to the needs of busy professionals like lawyers, doctors, and tech industry leaders. Her ability to think creatively and solve complex design challenges ensures a seamless experience for you.

Beyond her design prowess, Amy is a thought leader in the STR industry.  In 2020, she authored a sought-after course that empowers other designers to integrate STR design into their businesses.  Recognizing the growing importance of this niche, she also developed a 4-hour CE program in 2023 specifically for Georgia real estate agents. These initiatives underscore her commitment to knowledge sharing and industry advancement. 

Amy's dedication has been recognized by numerous design and speaking awards, including the prestigious nomination for the 2024 Top 100 Most Influential in Real Estate Staging (which she has won yearly since 2017) and the IAHSP 2020 Trailblazer & 2024 Pioneer Award. Additionally, her recent book on sustainable design reflects her commitment to responsible environmentally friendly practices.

When not transforming spaces, Amy enjoys road trips, amazing food, pickleball and supporting causes close to her heart. She is an advocate for diversity and inclusivity.

In 2023, Amy wrote her first book on Eco-Friendly Design: Sustainable Practices for Environmentally Conscious Short-Term Rentals. It is currently available on Amazon.

Amy's work has been featured on Netflix and HGTV, Forbes Online and in magazines and digital publications. Here are more credentials:

• BOOK: Stylish Stays: The Complete Collection on Designing Your Short-Term Rental for Profit (1 book series) Hardcover Edition (amazon.com)
  
• C.E. Course (GA): All You Need to Know About Short-Term Rentals for Buyers | March   19, 2024 (eventcreate.com)

• Home Stager/Designer Training: Vacation Rental Design Specialist (STR) Course | CSP Int'l Certified Staging Courses (stagingtraining.com)

• Podcast: 
  Brandon T. Adams - Emmy Award Winning Producer
  Real Estate Experiment - STR/MTR Hybrid
  The Luxury Short-Term Rental Doctor Show - Vacation Rental Design