RESA® 2026 Election Season
Applications Are Open for RESA Leadership
RESA members can apply for local, state or provincial, and national leadership opportunities. Learn more about the available positions, the support provided to RESA leaders, and the required candidacy steps.
Application Deadline:
October 1
No late applications will be accepted.
RESACON 2026 Recorded Education
Didn’t Make It to Vegas This Summer?
You can still access some of the education shared live at RESACON. Select sessions were professionally recorded in Las Vegas and include both the speaker presentation and slides.
Purchase the complete recorded session bundle or choose the individual sessions that make the most sense for your business.
RESA® Member Savings:
Save $30 on the 2026 RESACON recorded session bundle.
Save $20 on individual RESACON 2026 sessions.
Members must log in and visit the Member-Only Resource Area to receive the current discount information.
RESA® Chapter Development Webinar
Bring RESA to Your Community: Learn How to Start a Local Chapter
Have you ever thought about starting a RESA chapter in your area? Join RESA National Board Member Yolanda Tillman and RESA HQ’s Chapter and Membership Support, Joanna Fraley, to learn what it takes to bring the RESA community closer to home.
The conversation will cover the role chapter leaders play and the support and resources RESA provides along the way. Come ready to learn more and get your questions answered, whether you are ready to take the next step or simply curious about what starting a chapter could look like.
Presented by: Yolanda Tillman, RESA National Board Member, and Joanna Fraley, RESA Chapter and Membership Support
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · 12:00–1:30 PM Pacific
Format: Live online webinar. Videoconference information will be provided after registration.
Cost: Free to attend.
RESA® Professional Development Webinar
From Pretty to Powerful: How Construction-Driven Design Earns You a Seat at the Table
Through real-world examples and a guided case study, Katie Kennedy will share how to interpret builder plans, identify design opportunities, and communicate your expertise with builders, agents, and clients.
Presented by: Katie Kennedy, Founder and Principal Designer of Katie Lynne Interiors
Date & Time: Friday, September 18, 2026 · 1:00–2:00 PM Pacific
Format: Live Zoom webinar. Access information will be provided after registration.
Cost: Free for RESA® members. $59 for non-members.
RESA® Ottawa Chapter Meeting
Connect with the Ottawa Staging Community
Join local stagers for networking, RESACON highlights, and a conversation about upcoming chapter activities, including plans for a RENWIL showroom visit and opportunities to get involved. Members and guests considering joining RESA Ottawa are welcome.
Date & Time: Monday, September 21, 2026 · 6:30–8:45 PM Eastern
Location: Dymon Storage Carling, 1554 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON
CE Course for Real Estate Agents
West Melbourne, FL: Staging to Sell, What Every Agent Should Know
Learn how to guide clients through the staging process, understand staging costs and value, and strengthen your listing preparation and seller conversations. The course includes more than 50 staging tips agents can use immediately.
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 · 3:30–6:30 PM Eastern
Location: Legacy Real Estate Partners, West Melbourne, FL
Cost & Agent Benefit: Free to attend. Earn 3 CE credits and the RESA® Certified Staging Advocate™ designation.
CE Course for Real Estate Agents
Conroe, TX: Staging to Sell, What Every Agent Should Know
Join RESA Approved Instructor Kishah Langham, for practical education on staging costs, value, contract considerations, and preparing clients for the staging process.
Date & Time: Thursday, September 24, 2026 · 10:30 AM–1:30 PM Central
Location: Home Consignment Center, Conroe, TX
Cost & Agent Benefit: Free class with lunch included. Earn 3 CE credits and the RESA® Certified Staging Advocate™ designation.
RESA® Carolinas In-Person Event
Explore the Sagebrook South Carolina Warehouse
Connect with fellow staging professionals while touring the Sagebrook warehouse and exploring its accessories. A cash-and-carry shopping experience will follow the tour. Planning to arrive the night before? The chapter is hosting a casual networking meet-up.
Date & Time: Monday, September 28, 2026 · Confirm the tour time when you RSVP.
Location: 574 Trade Center Parkway, Summerville, SC 29483
CE Course for Real Estate Agents
Houston, TX: Staging to Sell, What Every Agent Should Know
Join RESA Approved Instructor Kishah Langham, to learn how staging supports your marketing, what to ask a professional stager, and how to help clients understand the pre-market staging process.
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 · 10:00 AM–1:00 PM Central
Location: NORLUXE, 1700 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 600, Houston, TX 77056
Cost & Agent Benefit: Free class with lunch included. Earn 3 CE credits and the RESA® Certified Staging Advocate™ designation.
RESA® Greater Toronto Area Chapter Meeting
Connect at Staging Gurus Rentals with Virtual Guest Speaker Christine Rae
Meet fellow stagers, explore the rental inventory and services at Staging Gurus Rentals, and hear from Christine Rae, who will join the gathering virtually for a conversation and questions. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. RESA Members and guests are welcome.
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 · 1:00–3:00 PM Eastern
Location: Staging Gurus Rentals, 54 Steeles Avenue East, Milton, ON L9T 5A1
CE Course for Real Estate Agents
Leander, TX: Staging to Sell, What Every Agent Should Know
Learn how to guide clients through staging confidently and ethically with RESA Approved Instructor Heather Amalaha. Explore staging costs, value, contract considerations, and more than 50 practical staging tips.
Date & Time: Thursday, October 1, 2026 · 12:00–3:00 PM Central
Location: Group 3 Builders Model Home, Leander, TX
Cost & Agent Benefit: Free to attend. Earn 3 CE credits and the RESA® Certified Staging Advocate™ designation.
RESA® Professional Development Webinar
Scalable Systems for Your Warehouse
Behind every growing staging business is an operational system that either supports the work or quietly creates more of it.
In this condensed version of his RESACON® session, Shawn Varwig will share practical warehouse and workflow systems that can help reduce install-day chaos, improve team accountability, and make better use of your inventory and labor.
Learn how warehouse zoning, install preparation, load lists, and capacity-based scheduling can create more predictable operations and support profitable growth.
Presented by: Shawn Varwig, RESA National Board Member, REALTOR®, and Founder and CEO of Home Staging Northwest
Date & Time: Thursday, October 22, 2026 · 1:00–2:00 PM Pacific
Format: Live online webinar. Videoconference information will be provided after registration.
Cost: Free for RESA® members. $59 for non-members.