The Real Estate Staging Association® (RESA®) was developed for every stager, at every stage of their career. 

By joining our vibrant community of dedicated real estate staging professionals, you’ll gain exclusive access to expert insights, invaluable resources, and a network of like-minded peers—all designed to help you excel in your home staging career.

The Real Estate Staging Association® offers multiple membership levels to meet your needs

Review the options to determine the best fit for you. Please note that membership dues do not qualify as a charitable contribution for income tax purposes, however they are a business expense. 

Whether you’re a seasoned home stager or just starting out, becoming a RESA® member enhances your credibility, gives you tools to run a more profitable business, and positions you for lasting success.

Join us today, and transform your future in real estate staging.

Starting May 30th, 2025:

• RESA® Associate and Standard Memberships will move from $190 USD /year to $240 USD/year
  
• RESA-PRO® Memberships will move from $250 USD /year to $275 USD /year

This is our first membership dues increase since 2019.

Since then — and even through a global pandemic — we've continued to raise the bar for our members.

Because we’re raising the bar on what it means to belong to RESA®.

Just a few highlights of what we’ve launched since then:

• Launched five attorney-drafted contracts — free with membership

•  Rolled out the RESA® Accredited Staging Business™ Program

•  Created the RESA® Marketing Deck to support your branding

• Developed a Pay-at-Close Referral Partnership with Titus

• Introduced Group Health Benefits access for stagers

• Built the RESA® Peer Mentor Program

•  Launched The Staging Insider Podcast

•  Enhanced the member directory allowing the public to search by service type

• Opened up the Sold Over List Price Club to all members and enhanced the program

• Launched new award categories in the Home Staging Industry Awards, including two free categories for those in the Sold Over List Price Club

• The ability to set your membership up on auto-renewal so you never have to worry about paying another reinstatement fee

• The ability to purchase RESACON tickets with a payment plan to make getting to our annual convention even easier

• Expanded chapter support via First Friday programming and increased marketing of chapter meetings.

•  Commitment to providing quarterly statistics with an enhanced data collection process launching in May.

• A detailed State of the Home Staging Industry Report was published.

• And soon, we're launching a RESA mobile app to make navigating benefits and connecting with peers even easier.

If we want to sustain — and raise — the level of service and opportunity available to members, this step is necessary.

RESA® Membership Comparison Chart: Find the Right Level for Your Home Staging Business

Membership Pricing Reminder

The rates listed are introductory rates for new RESA® members.

As long as you renew your membership early or on time, you will keep this same rate for future renewals.

If your membership expires, a reinstatement fee will be required to reactivate your membership, and the renewal rate may be adjusted based on current pricing.

We encourage you to renew on time to keep your rate and avoid any additional fees!

The RESA-PRO® designation elevates the credibility of professional stagers, emphasizing higher ethical standards and practices. This membership is accessible to individuals who own or work for home staging businesses, as well as interior designers and decorators offering staging services, particularly those who operate with business insurance and contracts.

RESA-PRO® designees:

Are eligible to apply as a RESA® Approved Instructor, teaching the RESA® MCE Program, Staging to Sell, What Every Agent Should Know to real estate agents. 

To obtain the RESA-PRO® designation, you must meet these six mandatory requirements:

1. Pass the ethics exam (an open-book, online exam with study materials provided).

2. Agree to adhere to the RESA® Code of Ethics, which includes restrictions on the use of stock photos in your marketing materials.

3. Possess a minimum of one year in business as a professional home stager (supported by documentation such as a Business License, LLC, CORP, or Legal Partnership) or have worked for a RESA-PRO™ for at least two years.

4. Provide proof of home staging business insurance.

5. Maintain a business checking account.

Please note that documentation of your business structure, insurance, business checking account, and website and marketing materials must be maintained by your employer.

The RESA® Ethics class and exam are integral components in setting higher industry standards. RESA-PRO® is the sole designation governed and regulated by the Real Estate Staging Association®, ensuring that RESA-PRO™ designees maintain the utmost ethical standards.

Key details about the RESA-PRO® Ethics Exam:

- The exam consists of 20 questions.

- A minimum score of 80% is required to pass.

- You can refer to the RESA-PRO® Ethics Class PDF file while taking the exam.

- You have 45 minutes to complete the exam.

- The class is offered online and will be emailed to you upon joining this membership level.

If you are already a RESA® member and wish to upgrade to RESA-PRO®, please email Shell@resa-hq.org to convert your existing membership and begin the process of testing for RESA-PRO®.

Apply to become a RESA-PRO member today

Why Apply for a RESA® Business Accreditation?

As a RESA® Accredited Staging Business™, you will:

• Gain a competitive edge in the marketplace by showcasing your commitment to the highest industry standards.

• Build client trust by demonstrating that your business is fully insured, ethically run, and free of legal disputes or ethics complaints.

• Boost your credibility with real estate professionals, potential clients, and industry partners who are looking for top-tier staging professionals.

• Access exclusive marketing tools to promote your accreditation, including badges, logos, and marketing materials.

• Be listed in the RESA® Accredited Staging Business™ Directory, connecting you with clients and professionals seeking reliable, accredited home stagers.

• Proof of Business Owners Policy- $2,000,000.00/$4,000,000.00 and Professional Liability $100,000.00 (Upload Rider)

• Proof of Current Business Structure: Sole Proprietor Business License/LLC/CORP/Partnership (Upload document)

• Proof of WC Insurance for w-2 employees. (If you have employees) (Upload document and have a NA Option) 

• Certify you  have a business checking account. (Check you certify)

• Certify you use contracts with your clients. (Check you certify)

• Certify no legal judgements or pending lawsuits for the staging business. (Check you certify)

• Certify free from current RESA® Ethics Complaint Determinations (Check you certify)

• Certify Privacy Policy on Website (Give URL)

• Certify you have a refund and Credit Card Policy(Check you certify)

• I agree that I follow my state's employment and labor law practices. Including but not limited to paying employees as a W-2 employee and not a 1099. (If you have employees) (Check you certify)

• Certify that you abide by the RESA® Proof of Advertising Policy: Advertising and marketing of staging services must be truthful and honest. A business may not deceive potential clients with false or deceptive claims. (Check you certify)

Once you join RESA® you are given immediate access to the website. There are no refunds after you join RESA®. RESA® does not sell or trade your contact information.

Why stagers belong to RESA®

"As a member of RESA® for the last five years, I have learned how to grow a business with confidence because of the resources and people associated with the organization. I find the relationships with other stagers to be invaluable. This can feel like an isolating industry, but through RESA® I have so many colleagues that I actually consider friends. We bounce ideas off one another, refer one another, and genuinely try to help one another grow and succeed."

Susie Passons

Founder of SP Design

"First of all I am so grateful that there is RESA®! I had the privilege to attend RESACON 2023 in Las Vegas and that in itself opened my eyes to many possibilities. All of what RESA® is all about really aligns with my professional goals, because there is a myriad of resource within the community! The conference was filled with valuable information and tools that helped me improve on what I need to do as a new home stager! It was also through RESA® that I found and chose the course I wanted to take in home staging. I get to network with different stagers all around North America, and within the membership portal, there is so much valuable information and help to keep growing myself and my business. I also like the fact that I am not alone, and that we are all creating spaces in our own unique way and are willing to help each other out when it’s needed."

Charisse Lain

Founder of Prestige Home Staging Designs

"RESA® serves as the central pillar of our industry, and my association with this organization has been instrumental in shaping my career and values as a real estate stager. RESA® provides a vital community for collaboration and networking within the staging industry, allowing me to connect with fellow professionals who share my passion. Additionally, RESA® offers valuable resources and tools that help me stay current with industry trends, market dynamics, and best practices. This ongoing education is essential in a field that is constantly evolving, ensuring that I can continue to offer innovative and effective staging solutions to my clients. By aligning with RESA®, I not only enhance my own professional growth but also contribute to the overall advancement and recognition of staging as a vital component of the real estate process."

Sarah Waterfield

Founder of Modern House Staging