HomeStager Resources

Stager Resources to Help You Profit, Protect & Grow

Explore the public tools and programs below—then unlock the full toolkit with RESA® membership.

Now Accepting Submissions

The 2026 Home Staging Industry Awards are open for submissions

This is your opportunity to be recognized for the work you do and the impact you make on listings, clients, and communities across the industry.

Submissions Open: February 13, 2026

Submissions EXTENDED: April 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM PT

Unlimited entries: Submit as many times as you would like in each category.
New this year: Luxury Occupied Project of the Year (USA, Canada, and International) for properties in the top 20% of their market.
Important Update: For 2026, before photos may include construction materials, debris, or existing contents when they accurately reflect the property’s condition prior to staging.

This update ensures judges can fully understand the challenges you faced and better appreciate the transformation and problem-solving skill demonstrated in your work. We want to see the reality of what you walked into.

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Home Staging Industry Awards 2026 submissions are open

New Concept Home Staging And Redesign, Occupied Project of the Year 2025 Finalist, Canada

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RESACON® Vegas 2026 tickets are now on sale

The Conference Your Home Staging Business Cannot Afford to Miss

July 23–25, 2026 | Three Days Focused on Growth, Strategy, and Industry Leadership

July 26, 2026 | Guided Las Vegas Market Tour for Professional Stagers

RESACON® is where the home staging industry comes together to strengthen businesses, share real-world strategy, and shape what comes next.

Hosted by the Real Estate Staging Association®, RESACON® is built for professional stagers and staging teams who want clearer systems, stronger margins, and a network that helps you grow faster than you can on your own.

Expect three days of in-person education, high-level conversations, and community-powered connection, plus daily coffee breaks and hosted appetizers during the Kick-Off Night and Awards Night events.

For the first time, all non-member registrations include a complimentary one-year Standard RESA® membership so you can stay connected and supported long after the event.

In-person sessions focused on strategy, operations, and profitability
Peer-level networking and real conversations with leaders in the industry
Access to convention specials and the Las Vegas Market tour experience

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Home staging convention hosted by RESA in Las Vegas, RESACON 2026 tickets now on sale

Just Launched

The 2025 State of the Home Staging Industry Report – Vacant Staging Edition is now available

Better data builds a stronger industry. Thank you to the staging companies across North America who participated in the survey to make this report possible.

This is the most in-depth report RESA® has produced to date, with a focused lens on vacant staging services. It delivers real benchmarks on pricing, profitability, inventory investment, labor structure, renewals, sourcing, and operational decision-making.

Inside, you will find:

Benchmarks on vacant staging fees, margins, and project volume
Operational insights tied to labor, movers, storage, sourcing, and installs
Correlations between business decisions and profitability
Industry-wide data to support pricing conversations and planning

RESA® members receive $20 off the State of the Home Staging Industry Report – Vacant Staging Edition.

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RESA Education

As a RESA member, you get access to the on-demand library of 30+ RESA Professional Development Webinars hosted by industry experts, plus replays of the Ask the Experts series — included with your membership.

Once a month we host RESA Professional Development Webinars (free for members; non-members can join for a small fee).

We also offer on-demand sessions from RESACON Vegas over the years.

Webinar Schedule On-Demand Webinars for Members

Looking for past RESACON sessions and additional professional development replays? Visit the RESA Online Store.

RESACON® On-Demand Education

Stream standout sessions from RESACON® 2020–2025. Available to members and non-members. Members do receive a discount on all on-demand sessions.

Members get extra savings:

Save 50% off RESACON 2022 & 2023 virtual sessions
Save 100% on RESACON 2020 & 2021 virtual sessions
Save 100% on the RESACON 2022 Session: Quickbooks, Taxes, and Profit First Presented by Silvia Guardado, QuickBooks ProAdvisor & Profit First Expert.
Save 100% on the RESACON 2022 Session: The Pitfalls of Using Independent 1099 Contractors in Your Workforce Presented by Victor D’Angelo & Joe Denneler.

RESACON 2025

Smart Scaling: Where to Spend and Save When Scaling a Home Staging Business

Taught by Alisa Sparks

Grow with discipline, not guesswork. In this RESACON encore, Alisa Sparks explains what “scaling” really means, why it feels hard in the moment, and how to direct spending into the few moves that create faster installs, stronger teams, and healthier margins.

You will leave with a clear map of where to spend, where to save, and how to pressure-test your cash flow before you commit.

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RESACON 2025

The Efficient Stager: Run a 7-Figure Staging Business with One Truck & a Small Team

Taught by Mandy Shields

Mandy Shield shares the exact strategies that allowed her to streamline operations, build consistency across installs, and create a recognizable brand identity, all while keeping her team lean and efficient.

From checklists that eliminate costly mistakes to inventory management, warehouse sales, lateral moves, and CRM integration, Mandy shows you how to put systems in place that free you to focus on growth and profitability.

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RESACON 2025

Maximizing Every Staging Project: How to Offer Upsells That Clients Actually Want

Taught by Michelle Lynne

Turn small add-ons into meaningful revenue without feeling salesy. In this on-demand RESACON® Encore session, Michelle Lynne shares a practical framework for packaging, positioning, and pricing upsells that clients welcome.

You will learn how to present upgrades as service, lift the perceived value of your installs, and create a clear path from “stage to sell” into ongoing design work.

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RESACON 2025

The Future of Staging: What Today’s Buyers Want & How Stagers Can Adapt

Taught by Jason Saft

In this insightful RESACON session, Jason Saft, founder of Staged to Sell Home and a two-time RESA® Best Luxury Home Stager (USA) winner, will share the best home staging strategies for today’s buyers.

Drawing from 20+ years of industry expertise, Jason will highlight the biggest shifts in staging trends, what’s fading out, and how buyer psychology should inform every staging decision.

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RESACON 2025

Built to Sell: How to Prepare Your Staging Business for a Profitable Exit

Taught by Natalie Lorenz

Thinking about an exit one day—or simply want a stronger, more profitable home staging company now? In this on-demand session, Natalie Lorenz walks through how she prepared, valued, negotiated, and successfully sold her staging business.

You’ll get a real-world playbook: what buyers actually buy, how multiples are won (or lost), and the systems that make a company truly transferable. Includes the live Q&A.

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RESACON 2024

Boutique Brilliance: Mastering the Art & Business of a Boutique Staging Company

Taught by Amy Keeley & Kristen Brown

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.

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RESACON 2024

Optimize, Transform, Thrive: Your Staging Business Workflow A.I. Advantage

Taught by Tori Toth

By leveraging the power of A.I., you’ll be able to significantly reduce the time and effort required to complete your daily tasks, particularly when it comes to crafting your marketing message and content.

With A.I. on your side, you can offload these time-consuming tasks at an affordable price, freeing up your valuable time to focus on what really matters: growing your staging business.

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RESACON 2024

Elevate Your Staging Business: Mastering Short-Term/Mid-Term Rental Outfitting Services

Taught by Mitchell Bage & Luis Santiago

From understanding market trends to navigating legal considerations, this presentation offers a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of outfitting properties for short-term and mid-term rentals.

By the end of this session, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the STR landscape, be equipped with practical solutions to challenges, and possess actionable insights to successfully market and implement Short-Term/Mid-Term Rental Outfitting Services in their staging businesses.

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RESACON 2024

The Race to the Bottom - The State of the Staging Industry in the Current Market

Taught by Natalie and Shane Lorenz

In this Keynote RESACON session, Natalie and Shane expose the hidden costs of discounting and how it undermines profitability and long-term success. They guide home stagers to recognize their true worth and move beyond competing on price alone.

Attendees will learn actionable strategies for value-based pricing, building sustainable business models, and differentiating their brand. The session offers a clear roadmap to help stagers confidently charge what their expertise deserves and strengthen the overall standard of excellence within the industry.

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RESACON® 2025: Ask the Experts (Live Panel)

Go inside RESACON Vegas 2025’s closing “Ask the Experts” panel

Hosted by RESA Creative Director and Staging Insider™ host Felicia Pulley, featuring Cheryl Eisen (IMG), Jason Saft, Jess Harrington (Finessed Staging), Grant Finley-Shiras (DEKORA), Margaret Schaffer (REH Interiors), and Kishah Langham (Texas Stagers).

What you’ll learn

Building a marketing engine: A focused team (PR, design, social) driving consistent visibility.
Pricing with confidence: Anchor value in ROI—especially in luxury.
Real numbers, real talk: Benchmarks for wage & inventory spend as % of revenue.
Setting a floor (and when to flex): Minimum project pricing & prioritizing high-fit work.
Hiring in the right order: Remove admin/fulfillment bottlenecks so founders can sell.
Year-round demand: Use a marketing calendar & evergreen content to repurpose wins.

Perfect for boutique teams through luxury specialists. Share your takeaways & timestamps in the comments!

Staging Training & Continuing Education

RESA-Accredited Training

Find education providers vetted to meet RESA® standards—ideal for launching or leveling up your staging career.

Become a Home Stager

Continuing Education

Keep learning year-round with live and on-demand sessions. Courses taught by RESA Approved CE Providers.

Explore CE for Stagers

Publications by the real estate staging association + stagers in the news

Publications & Stagers in the News

Browse RESA® publications, reports, press, and media features showcasing our members. Share with clients, cite credible stats, and stay in the know.

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Home Staging Statistics

Explore national insights, buyer behavior, and outcomes you can share with clients and agents. Also get access to tools to track and submit your home staging statistics so you can be a part of the story.

View the Latest Statistics

Home Staging Industry Awards

See categories, finalists, and winners. All active members are able to enter and vote—anyone can explore the work and criteria.

Award Entry Period:
Submissions Open: February 13, 2026
Submissions Close: March 31, 2026, 4:00 PM PT

This is your window to step into the limelight.

Peer Review & Correction Period:

Opens: April 7, 2026, 4:00 PM PT
Closes: April 20, 2026, 4:00 PM PT

Should any rule discrepancies arise, you’ll be given the opportunity to correct them promptly within this timeframe, safeguarding the integrity and fairness of the competition.

Voting Period:

Opens: April 28, 2026, 4:00 PM PT
Closes: May 26, 2026, 4:00 PM PT

Cast your votes!Your participation in the voting process helps honor the remarkable talent within our community.

Finalists Announced:

Finalists will receive phone calls from RESA HQ starting on June 2, 2026

Awards Show:

July 24th, 2026 Hosted at RESACON Vegas

The crescendo of our awards season will be the announcement of all winners at the Home Staging Industry Awards Show in Las Vegas!

Join us for an unforgettable evening where we celebrate the achievements of the finest in home staging.

Winners do not need to be present to win an award. Top Ten finalists and winners may request a physical award to be shipped at their expense.

Explore the Awards Site

Home Staging Newswire - The RESA® Blog

Stager features, case studies, and industry updates from RESA® and the staging community.

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Home Staging Mentoring & Business Coaching

Get targeted guidance on pricing, systems, operations, marketing, and scaling your staging business.

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Find a RESA® Chapter

We encourage you to get involved with your local home staging community through RESA Chapters. You are able to attend up to two meetings without joining RESA National—many chapters also offer virtual options.

No chapter in your city yet?

Tell us you are interested. We are gauging demand and will help you get a new chapter off the ground if your area is ready.

Details and the application to volunteer with a local chapter are here.

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Classifieds & Jobs

Classifieds

Buy/sell inventory, equipment, and services within the staging community.

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Jobs & Gigs

Discover openings with staging companies and related partners across North America.

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Get your staging company noticed

CITYSCOOP

Helps stagers show up on the first page of Google with SEO-driven local content and publishing support.

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Branded Websites for Home Stagers by HSR

Turnkey, stager-specific websites built to convert—professional layouts, services pages, and portfolio features. RESA® members access your discount on the exclusive deals page.

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The RESA Stagers Marketing Deck

Members-only Canva templates and mini resources released on a set schedule. Fill out a quick form to unlock the current drop, customize in minutes, and put it to work. When the new drop launches, the old one disappears.

RESA Marketing Deck

Finance built for stagers

R&R Financial — Inventory Financing

Smooth cashflow for furniture and décor purchases so your projects don’t stall.

Finance inventory to scale thoughtfully
Flexible terms built for staging cycles
Keep rotations tight to protect margins

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TITUS — Pay at Close

Give agents and homeowners a pay-at-close option for staging while you get paid before the job.

Client pays at close (no upfront cash)
Stager receives funds upfront
Frictionless for agents, sellers, and stagers

See How it Works

Business Admin & Accounting

17hats — CRM, Scheduling, & Workflows

All-in-one admin for stagers: book consults, send proposals, e-sign contracts, and invoice—fast.

Online scheduling for staging consults
Smart Files: proposals → contracts → invoices
Automated reminders, templates, and workflows
Client portal, questionnaires, and payments

Learn about 17hats

QuickBooks — Accounting for Stagers

Track income and expenses, capture receipts, and see your numbers clearly so you can price with confidence.

Bank feeds, invoicing, and basic reports
Receipt capture & expense categorization
Sales tax tracking and simple dashboards
Helps keep books tidy for tax time

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Insurance for Stagers

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Business Insurance for Home Stagers

Protect your staging company with coverage designed for real-world installs and client homes—so you can focus on delivering results.

General liability & property/inventory
In-transit & on-site coverage for installs
Easy Certificates of Insurance for agents/venues

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Staging Risk Management Insurance

Specialized protection for staging work—from warehouse to truck to the property—with policy options built around staging risks.

Coverage for inventory, client property, & installs
Transit and handling exposures addressed
Stager-focused guidance for claims & COIs

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Subscription Services for Stagers

DesignFiles — Client Design & Proposal Platform

Create polished, visual proposals that help clients and agents say “yes” faster.

Mood boards and visual presentations (clean, branded)
Room planners & organized product lists for sourcing
Approvals, revisions, and shareable links for quick sign-off
Templates to standardize deliverables across projects

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Stageforce — Inventory Management & CRM

Built by stagers for stagers to keep inventory and client workflows under control.

Track inventory by item, kit, job, and location to reduce loss
Create pull sheets and returns to speed installs & deinstalls
CRM pipeline to manage inquiries, jobs, and follow-ups
Operational visibility for better scheduling and planning

Learn about Stageforce

CityScoop — Get Found on Google Without Managing SEO Yourself

If your staging business is not appearing on page one in your local market, you are likely losing leads to competitors who are investing in search visibility. CityScoop is a turnkey local marketing solution built to help home staging companies rank higher on Google and generate qualified inquiries without having to manage content, backlinks, or technical SEO.

Local Google ranking support
Done-for-you content strategy
Authority positioning in your city
Consistent visibility without daily effort

This is a hands-off solution for stagers who want stronger organic leads but do not want to build and manage a full marketing system themselves. RESA members and RESACON attendees have access to exclusive pricing.

Learn More About CityScoop

Listen to The Staging Insider Podcast

The Staging Insider is a RESA®-backed podcast that dives deep into the personal journeys and professional milestones of home stagers and industry influencers. Our mission is to provide the real estate staging community with authentic stories, inspiration, and insights— connecting stagers and elevating the business of staging.

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Services include home staging, updating & property prep, interior design, and home manager staging—built to turn listings into market-ready standouts.

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