MI: Staging to Sell, What Every Agent Should Know

Agents earn 3 CE credits and the RESA-CSA Designation. Learn how to reduce liability, protect clients, and use staging as a professional resource. Lunch provided.

Date & Time: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 · 11:30 AM–2:30 PM

Location: NOCBOR, 4400 W Walton St, Waterford, MI

Pricing: $40 Members / $50 Non Members

Greater Toronto Area Chapter Meeting

Launch 2026 with knowledge, networking, and inspiration

Join the Greater Toronto Area Chapter at Stage Right Furniture Rental. Guest speaker Eileen (Ultimate Academy) will share insights from staging and design, with time to network and explore staging furniture up close.

Date & Time: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Location: Stage Right Furniture Rental, 39 Northline Rd, East York, ON M4B 0A5

TX: Staging to Sell, What Every Agent Should Know

Agents earn the RESA® Certified Staging Advocate™ Designation. Learn how to reduce liability, protect clients, and use staging as a professional resource. Free class with lunch included.

Date & Time: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 · 12:30–3:30 PM

Location: Total Wine, 16762B Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 77479

First Friday Leadership Meeting

Open invitation to all RESA® Leadership positions (local, state and national)

Connect the dots between local chapter efforts and RESA’s larger mission, share best practices, and strengthen membership growth and engagement across programs.

Date & Time: Friday, February 6, 2026 · 9:00–10:30 AM Pacific

Format: Virtual (Zoom details provided after registration)

FL: Free 3 CE for Florida Realtors® (RESA-CSA)

In this in-person CE class, agents learn how to use staging to strengthen listing outcomes, improve seller buy-in, and support smarter preparation decisions. 3 CE hours.

Date & Time: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 9:30 AM–12:30 PM Eastern

Location: Fidelity National Title, 3401 4th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33704

Scaling Without Burning Out: How to Move Through the Messy Middle

Presented by Andrea Liebross

This practical session is designed for stagers who feel successful on paper, but overwhelmed behind the scenes. Learn the difference between growth and scale, plus a simple framework to create capacity, clarity, and momentum without adding more to your plate.

Date & Time: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 · 10:00–11:00 AM Pacific

Format: Virtual (details provided after registration)

The Exact Marketing Blueprint That Turned Dekora Around (60%+ Growth)

From Interest to Inquiries: Turning Visibility Into Booked Projects

Visibility alone does not create growth. Systems do. Grant breaks down how Dekora connected positioning, follow-up, and marketing structure to create consistent inbound demand, including offer strategy, teaching-based marketing, and lead revival systems.

Date & Time: Thursday, February 19, 2026 · 1:00–2:00 PM Pacific

Format: Virtual (details provided after registration)

RESA® Accredited Staging Business (ASB)

Raise the bar with verified standards for ethical, professional, and legally compliant staging companies.

To qualify as a RESA® Accredited Staging Business™, you must show proof of professionalism and compliance.

The membership fee is $299 for business accreditation (includes membership dues).

Add additional members to your accreditation for $99 each.

Accreditation renews annually to ensure you continue to meet RESA®'s high standards.

Jobs Board

Hire within the industry, or find your next role. Free postings for RESA® members.

Whether you are a staging business owner expanding your team or a professional searching for home staging jobs, this is the place to connect.

RESA®’s job board is dedicated exclusively to opportunities in the home staging and real estate staging industry, ensuring that positions are relevant and tailored to your expertise.

From assistant stager roles to senior project managers, you’ll find career opportunities that align with your passion for transforming homes.

Pay-at-Close (Titus)

Offer clients flexible payment while you get paid now—plus an exclusive member bonus.

With Titus, homeowners and agents can defer the full cost of staging until the home sells all in under 90 seconds, with no impact on credit. Agents can even “split the bill” And you get paid immediately no matter what.

It’s free to get started with Titus. The only fee to you is a 4% payment processing fee. 

RESA® Buying Group (RBG)

Wholesale-style savings and negotiated deals on inventory essentials for home stagers to protect your margins.

Through the RESA® Buying Group, members gain access to exclusive discounts from leading industry partners including Moe’s Home Collection, Olliix, Paragon, Renwil, Sagebrook Home, and Unique Loom.

These partnerships give stagers the ability to source furniture, artwork, rugs, and accessories at below-retail pricing, making it easier to keep projects profitable while maintaining a high-end look.

By leveraging negotiated vendor relationships, RESA® members can stretch their budgets further, stock their warehouses with quality pieces, and scale their businesses with confidence.

Stagers Classifieds

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

This new section of the RESA® website gives members a dedicated marketplace to connect directly with peers, making it easier to find what you need or pass along items you no longer use.

From sofas, beds, and artwork to storage solutions, moving equipment, and business services, the marketplace is designed specifically for home stagers.

By keeping these transactions within the professional community, you can trust the quality of listings while supporting fellow stagers across North America.

Become a RESA® Approved Instructor

Join the most recognized network of staging instructors and bring Staging to Sell, What Every Agent Should Know™ to your market.

As a RESA® Approved Instructor, you’ll have the opportunity to teach real estate agents the proven value of home staging while positioning yourself as a trusted authority in your local market.

This nationally recognized CE course has educated thousands of agents across North America, giving stagers a powerful platform to elevate the industry, build professional credibility, and generate new business opportunities.

By leading these classes, you not only expand your own influence but also play a key role in advancing the professionalism of real estate staging.

Get 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.

Coverage highlights:

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

RESA® Home Staging Pricing Estimator & Calculator

Pricing your home staging services isn’t one-size-fits-all, and guessing can cost you real profits.

With RESA®’s pricing calculator  you can create minimums based on your overhead, you can set rental fees, and calculate margins with confidence.

Our calculator and on-demand video tutorial is designed specifically for staging businesses, helping you factor in design time, labor, inventory, and overhead.

By understanding the true costs of each project, you can protect your bottom line, plan for growth, and ensure your pricing strategy supports long-term profitability.

RESA® Code of Ethics

Members of the Real Estate Staging Association® conduct business with respect for clients, colleagues, and the profession. By upholding RESA®’s Code of Ethics, stagers commit to honesty, transparency, and professionalism in every project.

This shared standard not only protects homeowners and agents but also strengthens trust within the industry, ensuring that staging is represented with integrity.

Choosing a RESA® member means working with a professional dedicated to raising the bar for the staging community across North America.

RESA® Conversation Hub

A private space for RESA® members to ask questions, share solutions, and compare notes without prying eyes. Tap the collective wisdom of the staging community and grow faster together.

Mentor & Coaching Programs

Get guidance from experienced pros or apply to become a RESA® Approved Mentor. Accelerate your growth with practical advice, real workflows, and accountability from leaders who have been there.

“Winning the RESA Rising Star — Vacant Staging Project of the Year (United States) in the Home Staging Industry Awards gave my business instant credibility. A realtor found me via the RESA® site because of the award—it led straight to new opportunities.”

Maria Kirkpatrick

MAK Staging & Design • Sherman Oaks, CA • RESA® Member since 2023

“Before RESA®, I saw other stagers as competition. Inside the Real Estate Staging Association, I found a generous community—welcoming, friendly, and willing to share real know-how. It’s a safety net I can reach out to anytime.”

Kari Moffet

Poppy Home Staging • Benica, CA • RESA® Member since 2023

“Teaching the RESA® Staging to Sell, What Every Agent Should Know CE class in my area built my reputation as a knowledgeable, trustworthy resource for agents.”

Jeannie Morris

Transforming Spaces • Rochester Hills, MI • RESA® Member since 2018

“RESA® plugged me into the staging community from day one. The resources are priceless, and the ‘collaboration over competition’ mindset makes it a fun place to grow.”

Heather Amalaha

Showhomes Premier Design Studio • Austin, TX • RESA® Member since 2025