One key element in The Sims 4 Dream Home Decorator is identifying your client’s needs and preferences. Don’t redecorate your client’s house to your own personal taste.
Do your best to find out what they truly like.
One way to do that is to carefully interview the clients before starting the renovation process in order to discover their preferences.
Surprisingly, identifying your client’s needs and preferences is not that easy.
They won’t always tell you what their favorite color is or what pieces of décor they want you to use.
That can be a bit discouraging at first. After all, you want them to like the decor, not hate it.
Oftentimes, you need to ask multiple questions in order to identify their likes and dislikes.
Satisfied clients can help you improve your professional reputation.
On the other hand, unhappy clients will result in lower pay and a bad reputation as an Interior Decorator.
Without further ado, let’s explore how you can successfully identify your client’s preferences.
How to identify client preferences in The Sims 4 Dream Home Decorator
Interact with all the members of the household
Ask your clients what they want. Ask them as many questions as possible and pay attention to their reactions. The new Interior Decorator social category supports a long list of options that allow you to discuss likes and dislikes.
Don’t send the household members away too quickly. Once you do that, you won’t be able to bring them back and ask them additional questions.
Keep them around. Ask them as many questions as possible to learn what they like in terms of decor.
Always check the job panel
Once you’ve discovered a particular preference, the game automatically adds it to the job panel. The same is valid for dislikes.
Always check the job panel before changing anything to make sure the chances align with your client’s preferences.
Follow their likes and dislikes, and check if there are any renovation restrictions on the list.
Use Friendly social interactions to learn more about your clients
Don’t be shy and use Friendly social interactions to learn more about your client’s preferences, likes, and dislikes.
Keep in mind that these details won’t be available in the job panel.
Don’t forget to write them down on a piece of paper.
Keep all these details in mind when deciding what changes to make.
If you only follow what appears in the Job panel boxes, you’re probably going to get a reaction that’s something like “I can see that you did your best but that’s not really what I had in mind”.
By incorporating all the details that you can find, including information on your client’s favorite hobbies, success is guaranteed.
Get into your client’s mind
Do your best to understand your client’s needs. Forget about your personal preferences, this is not about you. All that matters is your client’s satisfaction.
Keep in mind that each design job requires a personalized touch. Always make your decisions based on your client’s preferences and budget.
If they’re inspired by a particular type of music or interested in a hobby, do take that piece of information into consideration.
Tailor your designs with all these details in mind.
Make sure to use only the pieces of décor and colors you’re 100 percent sure your clients will love.
Equally important, stay close to the budget and don’t overspend.
It doesn’t matter if you hate the end result. Your client may even burst into happy tears when they see the end result, and that’s what matters most.
Don’t forget to take Before and After photos to impress your clients.
Some details are not helpful at all
Sometimes, you simply won’t have enough details to make a good decision.
For example, you won’t have any information about your client’s favorite colors or décor preferences.
The only thing you have to work with is that your client likes soccer.
Oftentimes, clients won’t even tell you which room they want you to redesign.
In that case, start with the smaller room or take your chances and pick a room randomly.
Happy clients tend to contact you again and give you new assignments, as well as a higher paycheck.
Keep that in mind and do your best to satisfy their needs.
By the way, you may not always get paid after the full reveal even if the client liked the end result.
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