A Look Ahead: Colormix® Trends Forecast 2027

Join Laura Smen, Sherwin-Williams Representative and Associate RESA® Member, for a preview of the colors and palettes influencing interiors in the year ahead.

Find fresh inspiration for staging, styling and design, explore how upcoming trends can inform your projects, and connect with fellow professionals.

Date & Time: Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 10:00 AM Eastern

Location: Sherwin-Williams Manchester Office
161 Abby Rd., Suite A
Manchester, NH

Registration: RSVP requested.

Building a Strong Foundation: Essential Systems for a Boutique Staging Company

Amy Storlie is bringing a condensed version of her RESACON® session to RESA’s Professional Development Webinar series. Take a closer look at the systems that support a boutique staging company and the processes worth putting in place sooner.

Leave with a five-question intake framework, a starting point for documenting your standard operating procedures, a method for centralizing project tracking and a practical implementation roadmap.

Presented by: Amy Storlie of Storlie Design and Staging

Date & Time: Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 1:00–2:00 PM Pacific

Location: Live online webinar. Videoconference information provided after registration.

Cost: Free for RESA® members. $59 for non-members.

Your Next Marketing Resource Arrives November 12

Marketing your staging business takes more than great photos. The Stagers Marketing Deck® gives RESA® members a new resource each month to help put their marketing into action.

From Canva templates and guides to processes, checklists and tools, each release is built to make marketing easier and more effective. Set a reminder for the next drop and make this member benefit part of your routine.

Next Release: Thursday, November 12, 2026

Access: Included with RESA® membership.

AI-Available Intelligence: Practical Ideas for Your Staging Business

Join the RESA® Dallas Chapter at Living Spaces in Grand Prairie to explore practical ways AI can fit into your staging business.

Bring your questions, connect with fellow stagers and affiliate members, and stay for a tour of the latest finds at Living Spaces. Lunch will be provided.

Date & Time: Friday, November 13, 2026 · 10:30 AM–1:00 PM Central

Location: Living Spaces · Grand Prairie, TX

RSVP: dallastx@resachapters.org

Staging to Sell, What Every Agent Should Know®

Join RESA® Approved Instructor Laurie Harris, CSP, CCC, SIDC, for a course covering staging costs and value, client protection, standard contract clauses and how staging, photography and online marketing work together.

Earn 3 CE credits and the RESA® Certified Staging Advocate™ designation, with more than 50 staging tips you can put to use right away.

Date & Time: Tuesday, December 1, 2026 · 9:30 AM Eastern

Location: 75 Jackson Street, Suite 400
Newnan, GA 30263

Hosted by: Newnan-Coweta Board of REALTORS®

Cost: Complimentary for Newnan-Coweta Board of REALTORS® members; $25 for non-members.

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 $307 for business accreditation (includes membership dues).

Add additional members to your accreditation for $102 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 3.99% 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.

“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