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Volunteer for a 2025 Leadership Position within RESA® by Sept. 30th - Apply Today

Volunteer for RESA Leadership 2025 Elections open

If you're passionate about advancing the staging industry and want to help shape the future of The Real Estate Staging Association®, volunteering for a leadership position is a great place to start. 


Your experience and expertise as a stager can help steer the direction of our industry. RESA® is looking for dedicated stagers like you to fill key leadership positions at the local, state/provincial, and national levels. Shape the future of home staging—apply now!


RESA Election Timeline for Local, State/Provincial, and National Candidates

  • Application Deadline
  • Date: September 30
  • Details: All interested candidates must submit their application by this date to be considered for the election. No late applications will be accepted.
  • Meet the National Board of Directors Candidates
  • Date: October 15-18 (Tuesday-Friday)
  • Details: During the week of Columbus Day, RESA will host a series of events to introduce the National Board of Directors candidates to the members. This will include candidate statements, Q&A sessions, and opportunities for members to learn about the candidates' platforms and visions.
  • Voting Period
  • Date: October 21-31 (Monday-Friday)
  • Details: The voting window will be open for 1.5 weeks, allowing members to cast their votes for their preferred candidates. Voting will close at the end of the day on October 31.


Apply by Sept. 30th 2024
Get access to on demand RESACON 2024 sessions now

RESACON 2024 Encore Series Available Now

 

Debbie Boggs - Pricing Strategies for a Thriving and Sustainable Staging Business

 

Shauna Lynn Simon - How To Be Unstoppable in Any Market, Without Stress and Overwhelm

 

Michelle Minch - Wholesale, Retail and Everything In Between: How To Supercharge Your inventory Buying

 

Mike Peterson - Introduction to Science in Design

 

LuAnn Nigara - Blueprint for Success: The Ten Non-Negotiables of Top Industry CEOs

 

Natalie Lorenz - Mastering Remote Management: Navigating a 7-Figure Staging Business from Anywhere

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the 2024 RESA® Staging Statistics ARE HERE!


These comprehensive statistics offer valuable information to help you stay informed and make data-driven decisions for your home staging business. Additionally, RESA® members now have access to an exclusive tool for tracking their own staging stats, courtesy of Staging Studio. Join us in contributing to the industry's growth and success by utilizing these resources today!

Get the Staging Stats Collector for RESA® Members Here

The Real Estate Staging Association


Credibility.

Leadership.

Professional Development.


RESA® is a 501 (c) (6) tax-exempt organization, the trade association for professional home stagers. RESA® is the portal to the staging industry and is the source of education and business tools focusing on the needs of stagers. RESA® welcomes all stagers.


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The Consumer's Guide To Real Estate Staging

 

Brought to you by RESA®

 

The RESA® Consumer's Guide is a forty-two page PDF that was created by the Real Estate Staging Association to help home stagers educate clients about home staging.


This can be downloaded and shared online as a downloadable document or printed.

 

Download the Free Guide

Get Social With The Staging Community


Join The Stage It Forward Facebook Group


The Stage It Forward group is an opportunity to connect and help one another create positive change. The Stage It Forward program is brought to you by RESA®, committed to advancing professionalism and excellence in the home staging industry.



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Design Streamlined – How to Easily Add Design Services to Scale Your Staging Business -RESACON 2024 SESSION WITH audra Slinkey

Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 10:00 AM Pacific Time


Are you struggling with how to add design related services to scale your staging business? Feeling overwhelmed with pricing, costs, liability, and scope?

In this information packed RESACON session, Audra is going to talk about how to easily add design related services to your business, so you make more money, can upsell existing clients, hedge your staging business and take part in the “Renovation Boom” economy.

What home stagers and designers can expect from this RESACON session:
- Why Adding Other Design Related Services is Critical to Your Business
- What Types of Design Services to Add at First
- Mistakes Most Designers Make and Later Regret
- Mind Blowing Design Streamlined Tips to “Keep it Simple”
- How to Streamline Client Processes for Scalability
- How to Create WOW Room Designs
- Tackling Kitchens and Baths Easily
- How to Stand Out and Look Like a Rock Star
BONUS – Customizable Success Process Map Canva Template for Attendees Only

$59.00
$79.00


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Built From Scratch – From Tenant to Owner. Building Your Own Warehouse. - RESACON 2024 SESSION WITH CATHY HOBBS

Thursday, September 12, 2024, 10:00 AM Pacific Time


Scale or Fail? Are you being held back by your current warehouse situation? What if instead of being a tenant, you were an owner?
Cathy Hobbs, owner of NYC based home staging company, Cathy Hobbs Design Recipes shares how building her own warehouse, put her in the drivers seat towards business growth.

What home stagers and designers can expect from this RESACON session:
- Generating Income: Transforming your warehouse into a money generating machine. 
- Owner versus Tenant: The benefits and pitfalls of owning commercial real estate for your staging business.
- Why Home Staging is the ideal business for warehouse ownership.
- How leverage owning your warehouse to get more customers.

$59.00
$79.00


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Boutique Brilliance: Mastering the Art and Business of a Boutique Staging Company -RESACON 2024 SESSION WITH AMY KEELEY and KRISTEN BROWN

Thursday, September 12, 2024, 1:00 PM Pacific Time


Unravel the world of boutique staging!
Discover the essence of being a Boutique Staging company and the keys to achieving success without the need for high volume.

This session is tailored for both new and seasoned stagers who are intrigued by the idea of running a smaller, boutique company. If you aspire to build a business that is sought after for its aesthetic and want your brand and style to drive your success, this session is your guide to achieving those goals. Join us on this journey of discovery and transformation in the world of boutique staging.

What home stagers and designers can expect from this RESACON session:
- What does “Boutique Company” mean? Understand the nuances of operating as a boutique company, distinguishing it from high-volume staging.
- Assesing whether a boutique company aligns with your aspirations as a stager and entrepreneur.
- Building your brand and defining a unique style that sets your boutique company apart.
- Effective marketing using platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and print materials to showcase your designs and reinforce your brand.
- Providing top-notch staging services while pricing your work appropriately.
- Sourcing inventory to support your distinct look without necessarily relying on wholesale options. Where to shop and how to make informed buying decisions.
- Explore the pros & cons of contracting out movers and moving companies, eliminating the need for in-house movers. How to find reliable partners and how the collaboration works.
- Embrace the power of saying “no” when necessary, whether it’s declining certain jobs, inventory purchases, or avoid getting “too big”.

$59.00
$79.00


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unlock exclusive benefits for stagers with RESA
RESA Buying Group saves stagers money Join The RESA® Buying Group Risk Free!

RESA® Members the RBG is INCLUDED in your RESA® membership. For the stager whose business model is buying inventory wholesale, the RESA Buying Group prices will increase your bottom line. The RESA® Buying Group uses the collective purchasing power of our members to negotiate lower prices and special offers than members receive on their own.
 
Join the RESA Buying Group 
RESASure insurance for home stagers by RESA partners
The RESASURE Program
VillaNOVA Insurance Partners are a full-service insurance brokerage and consulting firm who truly works for their clients. They bring years of experience, new ideas, service and most importantly they bring the flexibility that larger firms cannot provide. RESASURE gives you that support at your fingertips via their Claims Assist Hotline, or access to Attorney Joe Denneler and his team!
Learn About Coverage
RESA feature friday blog post application We Want To Feature RESA® Home Stagers 


Feature Friday is a weekly blog series where we highlight RESA® members and their home staging businesses.

Use the button below to fill out the contact info and interview questions!

Apply Here


SEPT 5, 2024 @ 1 PM PST

Sharing insights and guiding stagers of every level on the
path to success!

 

Join Shell Brodnax as she delve into the intricacies of home staging, real estate, sharing invaluable insights, strategies, and experiences. From seasoned real estate professionals to new home stagers, this webinar is open to all to attend live and submit questions.

 

Whether you're looking to refine your skills, stay updated on industry trends, just getting started, or simply seek inspiration, this webinar promises to be an enriching experience for all home staging enthusiasts. 

 

Register now and be part of a dynamic conversation that could elevate your home staging career to new heights!

REGISTER HERE!


SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS HERE

 

This live webinar is open for stagers of all levels & designations to attend live and submit questions - Replays will be made available to RESA® members.

 
SEPT 19, 2024 @ 1 PM PST - JOIN BOBBIE MCGRATH of
RESA® CONTINUED EDUCATION PARTNER,
OCCUPIED CONSULTATION SPECIALIST™

For an enlightening webinar designed to take
your home staging projects to the next level.

 

Cutting edge neuromarketing research has taken modern advertising to a whole new level. Join Bobbie McGrath as she shares how applying this research to your staging business is a game-changer. Agents and sellers see staging from a totally different perspective when you apply these trailblazing insights!


Attendees will:

  • Gain insights into how neuro-marketing research can be applied to the home staging process.
  • Confidently stand behind your staging recommendations with the added benefit of major university studies.
  • Learn to speak marketing when addressing agents from an exciting new perspective!

REGISTER HERE!

This live webinar is open for RESA® Members to attend live and access the replay. Not a member yet? Join Here!

Upcoming Events in The Home Staging Industry

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Are you an agent who is not introducing your listing clients about home staging? It could be costing
Staging Studio blog on how to find a job as a home stager - RESA mention

Do you dream of decorating homes for a living, but DON’T dream of starting your own business?


You're not alone. While entrepreneurship offers many rewards, it's not for everyone. If you would rather work for a home staging company than start your own, we have some tips for finding a home staging job near you – and how to stand out as the top candidate!


Read the Staging Studio blog for their expert advice here.


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We're thrilled to introduce an exclusive new benefit for RESA® members: access to a suite of four professional, attorney-drafted contracts, designed specifically for the home staging industry. Valued at $2000, these contracts are tailored to protect and elevate your business, ensuring you are legally safeguarded while you focus on creating beautiful spaces. This benefit not only enhances your professional resources but also significantly exceeds the value of your RESA® membership, reaffirming our commitment to advancing industry professionalism and excellence. Access these vital tools today and fortify the foundation of your staging success.

Join RESA® for $190 USD
RESA® State of the Home Staging Industry Report 2023 presented by Real Estate Staging Association


Exclusive RESA® Member Offer:

As a member of the Real Estate Staging Association®, we're delighted to offer you this package at a special price of $75. It's our way of adding value to your RESA® membership experience. Just log in to the RESA® Members Only section of the website to access the discount code.


For Non-Members:

Open to all for $129, this report plus Canva template combo is an essential tool for anyone looking to learn more about the staging industry.

Get Your Report Today

Your Report Sneak Peek:

  • Demographics: Explore demographic data which shaped this report.
  • Services Insight: Get the lowdown on occupied staging, vacant staging, consultation services. short-term rental staging, and cutting-edge virtual services.
  • Inventory Management: Learn how stagers manage and invest in their inventory.
  • Financial + Operational Metrics: Access financial details for savvy business planning.
  • HR + Payroll Insights: Discover employment trends and payroll benchmarks.


 RESA® Shorts Showcase for Stagers: