Residential Transition Specialist Program - 2 Sessions
2026-05-13 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual Classroom
Support clients through life’s most significant transitions with clarity, dignity, and confidence.
Across North America, a major shift is underway: millions of mature homeowners/homesellers are preparing to downsize, rightsize, or sell properties they’ve lived in for decades. These clients often feel overwhelmed, unsure where to begin, and they’re looking for professionals who can guide them with patience, expertise, and understanding.
This is where your skill set becomes invaluable.
The Residential Transition Specialist program gives you a structured, compassionate, and practical approach to guide clients through every phase of a residential transition from sorting and decision-making to staging, space planning, safety updates, and setting up their new environment.
This training is not only for senior relocation. It benefits anyone serving a homeowner or homeseller facing a considerable life change—any professional who wants to stand out by offering proper support during an emotional and complex process. With the right tools and strategies, you can simplify this complex process and provide the steady guidance clients need most.

Who Is This Program For?
This certification is ideal for:
• Stagers working with emotional or long-term homeowners/homesellers
• Realtors who want smoother listings and stronger client trust

Homeowners move forward faster with professionals trained to support mature clients
Gain the skills to guide senior clients with dignity and accelerate the selling process
Build confidence with clients while streamlining complex transitions
Serve mature homeowners with empathy and expertise, and watch your listings progress more smoothly

• Designers who want to design for wellness, helping mature clients stay safe and independent
• Professional organizers adding downsizing or rightsizing services
• Individuals supporting aging parents or relatives
• Anyone who wants a recession-proof niche in a growing market

What You’ll Learn
During this focused and engaging six-hour program taught by Residential Transition Expert Rachel Borrelli, you will learn how to:
• Understand the emotional, physical, and logistical challenges clients face
• Communicate in ways that reduce stress and build trust
• Identify each stage of a transition and lead clients through it step-by-step
• Combine staging, design, organizing, and project management into a cohesive service
• Create safe, accessible spaces without sacrificing visual appeal
• Assess what to keep, what to let go, and how to re-establish comfort in a new setting
• Build a profitable business model around downsizing and rightsizing
• Become the trusted guide your clients rely on as they prepare for their next chapter

Your Certification Includes:
• Residential Transition Specialist™ logo
• Access to the RTS Marketing Portal: Forms, templates, social media assets, CRM, tools, checklists
• Two hours of complimentary marketing consultations with CSP’s marketing partner
• Personal business coaching with Christine Rae
• Access to the private RTS graduate community
• Three bonus skill-development workshops:

Chemicals Hiding in Plain Sight
Feng Shui Your Business for Success
Increase Profits by Greening Your Business

Why This Matters Now
Professionals trained in residential transitions are in high demand. Mature homeowners want trusted guidance, not rushed moves. Families need an advocate who understands the emotional weight of sorting through decades of life. Realtors want listings that are photo-ready without added stress. Designers and organizers want to offer meaningful, needed services that deepen long-term client trust. With RTS, you become that essential professional.

This is a two-session certification program.
Dates: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, and Wednesday, May 20, 2026,
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Course Fee: $697
CSP Member: $647
NOTE: To receive CSP Member Pricing, CSP members must be logged into the CSP Resource Centre before registering for this course.
INSTRUCTOR:
Rachel Borrelli, CCSP® Bio:
Rachel Borrelli is the owner and lead Property Stylist of Diversa Designs Home Staging and Redesign. As a member of the Canadian Certified Staging Association and Residential Transition Specialist Instructor, she has a passion for Real Estate Staging as well as helping mature clients rightsize and transition into their new homes. As a graduate of the University of Calgary’s Visual Design program, specializing in Interior Design, Rachel creates safe, functional, and beautiful spaces for people to call home. Rachel is the recipient of a RESA 2019 Top 10 Canadian Home Staging award and the current Alberta Provincial President Real Estate Staging Association (RESA)
Read Rachel’s article: Do You Fit In Your Home

Testimonials:

“Thank you Rachel and CSP for such a fantastic course! I learned about your course first from your video interview with Christine and was impressed…the course was exactly what I hoped for and more! Rachel was such a wonderful instructor, giving us the right amount of material each week to learn and digest the many aspects of residential transition. The course was extremely well laid out and the bonuses were excellent help to get us on our way. I have already used it in my own family and business and want to thank Rachel for helping make that reality possible. What a great course and such a need for more people in this industry. Highly recommend Rachel and her training. Thanks so much.”
Darcelle Runciman. B.A, B.Msc, RTS, Residential Transitions for Seniors

“As the population is living longer and staying more active – they’re also moving on to their preferred type of living situation. And even though Seniors know what they want for their next step, they don’t often know how to get there! They need assistance with planning for right-sizing or downsizing, as well as with the actual packing and moving process.
And that’s where we come in – The valuable CSP Transition Specialist course has taught me to better understand the needs of the older generation, while learning how to guide them as they start a new chapter in their lives. I now feel prepared to market myself as a Residential Transition Specialist, qualified to help Seniors downsize, right-size or relocate thanks to the wonderful CSP course. I look forward to adding this important new dimension to my thriving staging business. Thank you.”
Rochelle M. Iserson, ASP, RESA,
“Staged Right!” by Rochelle
Residential Transition Specialist

“The Residential Transition Specialist training exceeded my expectations. You know the saying ‘You don’t know what you don’t know’, well, wow, I had no idea how much I didn’t know about helping the senior population. Rachel was thorough and shared her immense experience with ease, always leaving enough time for questions and class participation. Her passion for making sure we had the education, materials and understanding we needed to start helping clients right away was evident. I now feel so much more equipped and confident in my ability to help seniors age in place/right-size in a way that feels truly meaningful. Thank you Christine and Rachel!”
Shelly Chatterelli RTS
Ann Arbor, Mi

“I highly recommended the “Residential Transition Specialist” course with Rachel Borrelli & Christine Rae. The content is informative, well constructed and valuable. I was able to secure a client after the second week! The Lifestyle Assessment positioned me as an Experienced Professional. ‘The Process’ I learned in class was easy to follow and implement. Well worth the time and investment.”
Sylvie Bigaouette CCSP, RTS, CLIPP, La Maison Staging & Design

“I recently completed the Residential Transition Specialist course to establish a niche for my business that is underserved in my area. I’m a first year CSP graduate currently networking with real estate agents to establish a core business in my area. The properties that benefit the most from the CSP consultation/showcasing process are 20+ year-old custom-built houses often owned by couples downsizing. In addition, there are many Senior Living Communities opening in the area for all levels from 55+ Active Communities with single level houses to Luxury Senior Independent Living complexes that transition to memory care. The course provided a lot of information on the needs of this demographic for all scenarios from aging in place to relocating to a smaller residence, so you are prepared to work with any client. It also stressed the importance of building a team and included interviews with those team members to demonstrate the total process to become a full-service project manager. There were many great tips provided for maximizing space in the new location that will be helpful. By specializing in this niche, you can provide multiple services throughout the process from the consultation/staging to sell the property to planning layouts, decorating the new space and many services in between to increases the average revenue per client. With the growing competition of stagers in real estate, I highly recommend this course to specialize in a segment that will continue to grow for years to come to differentiate and grow your business.”
~ Laura

“The Residential Transitional Specialist program is one which is very informative and thorough in identifying the unique and challenging needs our clients may present. This designation is like no other in that you get to work with the clients during possibly one of the most stressful and challenging times of their lives while providing a strong, professional, and educated portfolio with which to be supportive and efficient in helping them deal with these challenges.”
~ Michelle Allen CCSP, RTS, RRPM, CCC
“Having recently completed the Residential Transition course, I think it can be a very valuable course to take whether you do Home Staging, Downsizing Services, or Relocation Services for people who are downsizing. Not just as an additional service to add to one’s business plan, but also serving as a different reference point when working in diverse situations with a side range of people.
Rachel provides excellent information, gained through personal experience, on how to approach people who are encountering those stressful situations; and the service, as well as assistance, one can provIde for them. Ironically, it also gave me some valuable tips on how to ‘downsize’ the years to accumulated clutter and obsolete possessions in my own home.”
~ Pamela Merrill-Schwartz

“I had the pleasure of attending the Residential Transition Specialist program in the Spring of 2020 with Rachel Borrelli. I had no idea what I was in for! The course is jam packed with information on not just how to add a transition specialty to your staging business but how to do it with compassion and understanding of what kinds of emotional adjustments the client would be going through as well as their physical needs. It is extremely thorough, well laid out, and easy to follow and understand. Later on the course was expanded to be provided over three days and supplemented with a virtual hands on practicum where participants learned to actually plan out several rooms to accommodate the changes a client might face while going through a transition, whether downsizing or right sizing. Rachel teaches the extensive and detailed course in a calm and empathetic manner which makes for a perfect pairing. I would highly recommend the Residential Transition Specialist course for any stager to compliment their business and prepare for what is already a highly sought after skill in this industry.”
~ Corinne Janzen, Certified Staging Professional®, Fraser Valley Essential Staging
I found Rachel’s presentation of the Residential Transition Specialist course to be truly impressive. She provided an abundance of valuable insights into the distinct challenges encountered when assisting seniors with the downsizing or rightsizing journey. Additionally, I was grateful for the informative handouts and sample contracts she shared. As a result of this course, I now possess a more comprehensive understanding of this specialized market, recognizing the potential for stagers to expand our range of services.
Deborah Matear CCSP
Oasisstaging.ca

CSP® Staging Certification Virtual Classroom - 4 Sessions
2026-05-16 10:30 - 17:30
Saturdays, May 16 – June 6, 2026, 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM EDT – 4 SESSIONS Join Christine, the CEO and founder of CSP International™ Staging Business Training Academy and best-selling author of ‘Home Staging for Dummies’, as she teaches you to become a Certified Staging Professional® in a LIVE online setting. This is your chance to take the lead in the real estate home staging industry with the ONLY two-tiered certification available. Transform your future and become a top earner in the home staging industry with the world-recognized CSP certification training!

Home Staging Certification ​Teaching the Business of Home Staging Since 2001

Are you ready to turn your passion into a fulfilling business and career? Get started today with the ONLY two-tiered, TRUE CERTIFICATION, and RESA® Accredited, staging training course available today!

Live Your Passion & Realize Your Dream as a Certified Staging Professional®.

Join Christine, the CEO and founder of CSP International™ Staging Business Training Academy and best-selling author of ‘Home Staging for Dummies’, as she teaches you to become a Certified Staging Professional® in a LIVE online setting. This is your chance to take the lead in the real estate home staging industry with the ONLY two-tiered certification available. Transform your future and become a top earner in the home staging industry with the world-recognized CSP certification training!

Transform Your Career with the Ultimate Home Staging Certification Course and Resources

CSP International™ has been teaching the business of staging for 22 years.
Taught by Christine Rae, Founder & CEO
Christine Rae is the industry leader, award-winning, and best-selling author of ‘Home Staging for Dummies’
Christine Rae ran a successful staging business before starting her Staging Training Academy.

The only 2-tier certification process
Over 4900 graduates in 22 years, some of the first are successfully operating today.
CSP® logo is the hallmark of professional stagers everywhere
Christine’s Motto: No Stager is left behind.
The CSP difference is in the results of our successful stagers!

The Staging Certification Offering The Most

What’s Included?*

Items below are included in the Business Accelerator Program – see pricing below for what’s included in the other two options.

Certified Staging Professional (CSP) designation after exam
Residential Staging Expert® (RSE) designation after submission of work to prove skills
LIVE, online training with Christine Rae with your peers – courses starting monthly
CSP proprietary staging process complete with 450 page manual
Business Success Tools
8 module business start-up mini-sessions to get your business started
Proprietary design process
One-on-one Business Coaching and group coaching
65 Step Getting Started Checklist
CSP exclusive Resource Centre
CSP exclusive Marketing Portal
Two (2) private consultations with a marketing professional
CSP only facebook group
Listing and business profile in our Stager Directory
Apprentice & Mentoring Program
Job Board
CSP Preferred Partners for stager savings and unique programs, including special insurance rates for your business
A unique lead generation system exclusive to CSP**
Access to professional development and continuing education courses
Ability to earn the International Real Estate Masters Designation
On-demand courses
CSP Code of Ethics
Award-winning ‘Staging Standard™ Magazine’ subscription
Exclusive Room Ready Consultation booklet for clients
Forms, documents, contracts, pricing calculators & more
Unique CSP Staging Safe™ Color Decks
Opt-in DFY Social Media Program
Access to free or paid CRM, bookkeeping, document signing software and much more.
Return to class anytime as part of your CSP Membership.

HOME STAGING CERTIFICATION PRICING

Invest In Yourself & Your Business with CSP Staging Training

Three options to choose from – upgrade any time. * Manual Shipping fee of $54 is extra for the Getting Started & Foundation Course. It is included with the Business Accelerator Course ** CSP Membership renews annually to maintain access to all benefits – Renewal fee $225/year COMMIT NOW – PAY LATER: Non-refundable Booking Fee of $500 secures your seat (balance of payment due prior to the start of class selected).

Financing Available

Find out if you qualify for financing by clicking the link above. If you do, contact the office to process your registration 1 888-STAGING (782-4464) or 905-984-6955

FOUNDATION ​

$1692

Canadian $s at Par

MOST POPULAR

30 hours of LIVE Virtual Classroom
450 page manual
8 Module Marketing Advantage Plan
Pricing Template
Contracts
Group Coaching Calls
One Refresher Course
1 Year Staging Standard Magazine Subscription
1 Year CSP Membership**
1 Year Access to CSP Resource Centre & Marketing Portal
Access to our Preferred Partners for CSP ONLY savings and offers
1 Year Business Directory Listing
1 Year Licensing of Logo
Open Book Examination for Certification

BUSINESS ACCELERATOR ​

$2187

Canadian $s at Par

ALL OF FOUNDATION PACKAGE PLUS
3 x 1 Hour Private Coaching Calls with Christine Rae
Unlimited Refresher Courses
Job Board
Business Success Tools

NEW Hybrid Model
​Email Christine for Details

Certified Color Consultant Training Course
2026-06-03 19:30 - 21:30
Starting Wednesday, June 3, 10, 17, 2026 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST
Still Guessing When It Comes To Color?
If you’ve ever hesitated before choosing a paint color.
Second-guessed a finish or fabric once it was in place.
Or hoped the lighting wouldn’t change everything. You’re not alone.
Even seasoned pros get tripped up by color. Why? Because it’s not just about picking a shade; it’s about understanding light, undertone, reflection, context, and flow.
Whether you’re decorating your own space or selecting finishes for a client, color affects everything. This training gives you the tools, process, and insight to get it right—the first time, every time.

Why This Training?
You’ve been there:

A backsplash that doesn’t quite work with the countertop.
A sofa that looked perfect in the showroom but off in your lighting.
A floor finish that throws the whole palette out of balance.

These aren’t minor hiccups—they’re costly mistakes that eat into profit, trust, and peace of mind. This course gives you a proven, repeatable process to confidently choose colors for any space—residential or commercial, new or existing. You’ll stop relying on instinct alone and start working with intention.
Who Should Enroll?
This training is for professionals and enthusiasts ready to stop guessing and start applying color with clarity and confidence.

Decorators, stagers, and designers who want a consistent, proven system to serve clients at a higher level
DIYers and homeowners done with repainting, returning or regretting design choices
Newer professionals looking for color certification to build credibility and grow their business
Anyone who’s stood in front of a wall of paint chips thinking: “Where do I even start?”

✅ Certification is awarded after completing the course and final exam (75%+).
What You’ll Learn
This program is not another trend-based color chat. It’s a practical, science-based approach to choosing color that works in the real world, every time. You’ll walk away knowing how to:

Use a step-by-step system for choosing color with purpose and clarity
Create cohesive flow from room to room without it feeling flat or repetitive
Build a palette that includes paint, flooring, textiles, furniture, and finishes
Avoid expensive mistakes by understanding undertones and lighting
Interpret a space’s “complexion” so color complements rather than clashes
Narrow thousands of choices down to a palette that works—and works well

🎯 You’ll leave the course with a method you can use again and again for any room or project.
Why This System Works
Taught live online by renowned color expert Lynelle Hartman, this course equips you with the logic and the confidence to choose and justify color selections with clarity. You’ll learn:

The science behind how color behaves in real spaces
How to evaluate materials, light sources, and existing finishes
A repeatable system for palette creation—no guesswork required
How to communicate color decisions to clients with professionalism and authority

Whether working on your home or making decisions for others, this process will become your go-to approach. Simple, reliable, and grounded in real results.
Instructor:
Lynelle Hartman Bio:
Lynelle’s career in the world of “home” began in the 90’s working in real estate and corporate relocation. During that time frame she was making selections, choosing paint colors and readying corporate owned property for re-sale. She started home staging c in 2001, working with real estate professionals, builders, investors, developers, and homeowners. Lynelle and her partner specialized in staging vacant property and together staged a broad spectrum of properties ranging from studio condos to high end properties featured on many Luxury Home Tours. Lynelle has also work collaboratively with many builders and individual clients to make all design decisions: exterior roofing, windows and siding, stone work, interior cabinetry, flooring, fixtures, finishes, paint selections and on to the final step – preparing for resale or creating a space to call home. Through the years she has been an educator, Instructor and convention speaker for the CSP International Staging Business Training Academy through various programs, webinar and events. Her work has been featured in The Minneapolis Star Tribune, Midwest Living HOME Magazine, Staging Standard Magazine, staged sets for four episodes on HGTV, “Staging for Dummies” and other publications. She also hosts events and educational offerings in the home art ranging from gardening, sewing, painting and all things home. With students, Lynelle appreciates the “light bulb moment,” that instant when they suddenly begin to put the pieces of their training together and the understanding of how it works – not only for themselves, but for the benefit of their clients. Her love of learning and hands on work gives her a wide range of experiences to share with students. She now teaches the Color program for the CSP International Staging Academy. She said “It is a pleasure to be part of this process and each time I teach I learn something new from the students! It is a privilege to work with and be a part of the CSP team.”
Included Bonuses: Over $2800 in added value
Enroll now and receive an extraordinary set of bonuses designed to boost your skills and your business: 🎁 Sherwin-Williams ColorSnap® Designer Pro Suite – Simplify your selections and visualize entire palettes with this powerful professional design tool. (Value $300+) 🎁 2-hour 1:1 Marketing Session with Christine Rae – Personalized business development coaching from one of the industry’s most trusted names. (Value $500) 🎁 Certified Color Consultant™ Marketing Portal Access – Available after course completion and exam. You’ll receive:

1-hour marketing consultation with CSP’s in-house expert
Complimentary CRM setup to streamline your client communication
Done-for-you content: email campaigns, blog posts, brochures, social media assets
Templates and marketing resources you can use as-is or brand as your own
(Value $2000)

💬 If you’re offering color consultations as a service, this bonus package more than pays for the training.
What You’ll Need To Participate
To get the most from this training, you’ll need:

A Sherwin-Williams Fan Deck (available at SW stores)
A Color Wheel (available from Amazon or most office/art supply stores)

Note: The science you’ll learn applies to any manufacturer, not just SW. This Course Will Help You:

Stop second-guessing color decisions
Avoid costly mistakes and repainting disasters
Choose palettes faster—with less stress
Explain and defend your color choices to clients
Deliver consistent, high-quality results
Build your reputation as a confident, competent design professional

Ready To Finally Make Color Make Sense?
Color doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s a tool; once you know how to use it, everything clicks into place. Whether you’re creating spaces for yourself or your clients, this course will give you the clarity and confidence to make the right choices the first time. You don’t need more options—you need a process. That’s precisely what you’ll gain from this training. 🎓 Join us live, earn your Certified Color Consultant™ designation, and stop second-guessing your color choices for good.
Testimonials / Reviews

“Just to let you know I thoroughly enjoyed the sessions. Even though I missed one of the live classes, I learned so much listening to the recorded version. I like the timely manner in which you presented the information and even though I was not in a room with you, it felt like I was. You made sure everyone understood what you were saying. I am really excited to build on the knowledge you have given me. I look forward to meeting you sometime and also to having more sessions with you. It was a pleasure getting to know you. Have a great evening. ” ~ Pamela Mavour-Allen

“Wow, what an amazing course you provided. Who knew there was so much to learn in this area of design? Thank you for your time and insights. I am forever grateful for the amount of detail, tips, and marketing savvy that you provided. I feel very confident that I can now eliminate all phobias with my soon to be clients. Thank you again. ” ~ Laurie Slater

“Well I have to tell you this has been one of the most wonderful educational endeavors I have ever undertaken. Again, this was really fabulous Jan and the time just flew. But it was such “value added” I didn’t notice! Thanks so much. I’m sort of looking forward to the exam…” ~ Just fabulous! Jill Ackerman

“I have to tell you how much I enjoyed this course. I was a bit hesitant to spend the money for a six hour course, but it is the best money I’ve spent in a long time. I love to decorate but I’ve always had a hard time with color. It all makes more sense to me now. The trouble now, is that I realize most of my rooms are a mixture of cool and warm. I’ve already been working on fixing the color scheme in the living room, and I love the changes I’ve made.” ~ Barb Raven, CCSP, CCC

“Wohooo, thank you Jan. I had to laugh the last two days when walking into two different homes and it was obvious that cold and warm was mixed in the same space. It was crystal clear why and no more question mark why it just does not feel great. Thank you for shedding light on colour and the science behind it. I really enjoyed your class and I am going to use it every day, even in my own home to make the right colour decisions and look fab doing it.” “After two colour consultations in the past week with the Colour box and your class under my belt, I have to say choosing colours with clients has never been such a joy! The clients are happy, I feel confident about the colours and the box and delivery of the samples is amazing! Thank you for pointing me in this direction and giving me the tools to work with. It makes my job an easy one to do! and I feel now wonderful about promoting that (newish) part of my business.” ~ Thanks, Yvonne

“Thanks for the quick reply and for giving feedback on my questions. It was very interesting to learn the science behind colour. I’m a quilter and am picky with my fabric combinations…but now have understanding as to why certain colour combinations and tones work or don’t work together.” ~ Thanks again, Tess Daglish

“I have always had a love of color, but didn’t know how to use it effectively. I have often been overwhelmed when going to the paint store not knowing where to start and disappointed when the colors I chose didn’t work and I didn’t know why! I was soooo excited to learn there is a science to color that tells you which colors work together and why! What a relief! You did a great job of explaining how to use color in a selling application and in dwelling using both science and inspiration pieces. The webinar was very “hands on,” we looked at a ton of examples to see what different color schemes looked like and how to use the fan deck to create this look. I really liked how you walked us through the business side of color consulting and how you do Color Consultations with your clients. This course has given me so much confidence and is such a great addition to my staging business! I highly recommend this course to anyone in staging, redesign or someone who simply loves color!” ~ Thanks, Carlie Bloomer

“I have to tell you how much I enjoyed this course. I was a bit hesitant to spend the money for a six hour course, but it is the best money I’ve spent in a long time. I love to decorate but I’ve always had a hard time with color. It all makes more sense to me now. The trouble now, is that I realize most of my rooms are a mixture of cool and warm. I’ve already been working on fixing the color scheme in the living room, and I love the changes I’ve made.” ~ Barb Raven, CCSP, CCC

CSP® Staging Certification Virtual Classroom - 10 Sessions
2026-06-16 19:00 - 22:00
Tuesdays, June 16 – August 11, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT – 10 SESSIONS
Join Christine, the CEO and founder of CSP International™ Staging Business Training Academy and best-selling author of ‘Home Staging for Dummies’, as she teaches you to become a Certified Staging Professional® in a LIVE online setting. This is your chance to take the lead in the real estate home staging industry with the ONLY two-tiered certification available. Transform your future and become a top earner in the home staging industry with the world-recognized CSP certification training!

Home Staging Certification
​Teaching the Business of Home Staging Since 2001

Are you ready to turn your passion into a fulfilling business and career?
Get started today with the ONLY two-tiered, TRUE CERTIFICATION, and RESA® Accredited, staging training course available today!

Live Your Passion & Realize Your Dream as a Certified Staging Professional®.

Join Christine, the CEO and founder of CSP International™ Staging Business Training Academy and best-selling author of ‘Home Staging for Dummies’, as she teaches you to become a Certified Staging Professional® in a LIVE online setting. This is your chance to take the lead in the real estate home staging industry with the ONLY two-tiered certification available. Transform your future and become a top earner in the home staging industry with the world-recognized CSP certification training!

Transform Your Career with the Ultimate Home Staging Certification Course and Resources

CSP International™ has been teaching the business of staging for 22 years.
Taught by Christine Rae, Founder & CEO
Christine Rae is the industry leader, award-winning, and best-selling author of ‘Home Staging for Dummies’
Christine Rae ran a successful staging business before starting her Staging Training Academy.

The only 2-tier certification process
Over 4900 graduates in 22 years, some of the first are successfully operating today.
CSP® logo is the hallmark of professional stagers everywhere
Christine’s Motto: No Stager is left behind.
The CSP difference is in the results of our successful stagers!

The Staging Certification Offering The Most

What’s Included?*

Items below are included in the Business Accelerator Program – see pricing below for what’s included in the other two options.

Certified Staging Professional (CSP) designation after exam
Residential Staging Expert® (RSE) designation after submission of work to prove skills
LIVE, online training with Christine Rae with your peers – courses starting monthly
CSP proprietary staging process complete with 450 page manual
Business Success Tools
8 module business start-up mini-sessions to get your business started
Proprietary design process
One-on-one Business Coaching and group coaching
65 Step Getting Started Checklist
CSP exclusive Resource Centre
CSP exclusive Marketing Portal
Two (2) private consultations with a marketing professional
CSP only facebook group
Listing and business profile in our Stager Directory
Apprentice & Mentoring Program
Job Board
CSP Preferred Partners for stager savings and unique programs, including special insurance rates for your business
A unique lead generation system exclusive to CSP**
Access to professional development and continuing education courses
Ability to earn the International Real Estate Masters Designation
On-demand courses
CSP Code of Ethics
Award-winning ‘Staging Standard™ Magazine’ subscription
Exclusive Room Ready Consultation booklet for clients
Forms, documents, contracts, pricing calculators & more
Unique CSP Staging Safe™ Color Decks
Opt-in DFY Social Media Program
Access to free or paid CRM, bookkeeping, document signing software and much more.
Return to class anytime as part of your CSP Membership.

HOME STAGING CERTIFICATION PRICING

Invest In Yourself & Your Business with CSP Staging Training

Three options to choose from – upgrade any time.
* Manual Shipping fee of $54 is extra for the Getting Started & Foundation Course. It is included with the Business Accelerator Course
** CSP Membership renews annually to maintain access to all benefits – Renewal fee $225/year
COMMIT NOW – PAY LATER: Non-refundable Booking Fee of $500 secures your seat (balance of payment due prior to the start of class selected).

Financing Available

Find out if you qualify for financing by clicking the link above.
If you do, contact the office to process your registration 1 888-STAGING (782-4464) or 905-984-6955

NEW Hybrid Model
​Email Christine for Details

FOUNDATION
​

$1692

Canadian $s at Par

MOST POPULAR

30 hours of LIVE Virtual Classroom
450 page manual
8 Module Marketing Advantage Plan
Pricing Template
Contracts
Group Coaching Calls
One Refresher Course
1 Year Staging Standard Magazine Subscription
1 Year CSP Membership**
1 Year Access to CSP Resource Centre & Marketing Portal
Access to our Preferred Partners for CSP ONLY savings and offers
1 Year Business Directory Listing
1 Year Licensing of Logo
Open Book Examination for Certification

BUSINESS ACCELERATOR
​

$2187

Canadian $s at Par

ALL OF FOUNDATION PACKAGE PLUS
3 x 1 Hour Private Coaching Calls with Christine Rae
Unlimited Refresher Courses
Job Board
Business Success Tools

Vacation Rental Design Specialist Training - 2 Sessions
2026-07-07 18:00 - 21:00
Build an extremely profitable STR Design Business with little to zero overhead. Amy Suzanne Powers, Master Stager and Short-Term Rental Design Specialist, will teach you everything you need to know to get started immediately as a Short-Term Rental Designer in your market.
The Short-Term Rental (STR) industry is unique for home stagers as it combines real estate and hospitality. Understanding the differences and how to think like a guest is critical. STRs are normally associated with vacation or business travelers, a totally different market segment than a family looking for stability in their forever home.
The most important things for owners of short-term rental properties are great reviews, high occupancy, and profitable nightly rates. A well-designed design plays a massive role in achieving this for the STR owner.
Today, there are 220 countries worldwide, and 14,000 new listings are added to Airbnb every month. This growing industry attracts investors in local communities everywhere, many of whom lack the skills to secure bookings. WHY?
They don’t have the time, desire, or skills needed to select, procure, and place the items needed for an outstanding guest experience. They need exceptional design and alluring photos to capture guest attention.
This certification course is designed to provide all the answers needed to add this service to your existing decorating, redesign, or Home Staging business.

Documents Provided:
Details list room by room of items (including pet friendly, child friendly, supplies & security products), contract, CC authorization form, quote, furniture measurement cheat sheet

BONUS:
Learn How to using Design Files will elevate your business, create a “No Hassle In-take Form” & more.
Ten Modules to Starting & Growing Your STR Business:

Being the Boss – Thorough knowledge of the STR Industry
Differences between Home Staging and STR Design
Developing your Hospitality Mindset
Mid-Term Rental – The newest trend and what you need to know
Curating Designs with Intention
Various Business Models for STR Design
Pricing for Profit
How and to Whom you Market
How to Use Design Files to create your mood boards
Luxury STR Strategies to elevate your business brand

Take the STR Market by storm and quickly become your area’s “Must-Have” Vacation Rental Design Specialist. Join Master Stager and Vacation Rental Design Specialist Amy Suzanne Powers with host Christine Rae for this information-packed 6-hour certification training uniquely created for CSP International. Learn everything you need to know to build an extremely profitable Vacation or Short-Term Rental Design Business with very little overhead.
Add to your revenue stream; register for this dynamic course today!
Type of Course: ONLINE / LIVE with Amy – COURSE

Special 6-Hour/2 – Session Event with Added Bonuses
When: Tuesday, July 7, and Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Duration: 6 Hours
Fee: $699 CSPs $649
NOTE: To receive CSP Member Pricing, CSP members, please call the office to register at 1-888-STAGING.
4 CE Credits
Earn FOUR CE credits for the CSP International™ Masters of Real Estate Staging and the Vacation Rental Design Specialist™ Designation
REGISTER for LIVE VRDS Training

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Type of Course: ONLINE / ON DEMAND COURSE
Duration: 6 Hours
Fee: $699; CSPs $649
NOTE: To receive CSP Member Pricing, CSP members, please call the office to register at 1-888-STAGING.
4 CE Credits
Earn FOUR CE credits for the CSP International™ Masters of Real Estate Staging and the Vacation Rental Design Specialist™ Designation
Take the OnDemand Course anytime

Break Down of Content:

What it means to be the BOSS STR Designer in Your Market

Home Staging vs. STR Design
Understanding the Short-Term Rental Market
STR Facts
Booking Platforms
Analytical & Data Platforms to Stay Informed

AirDNA
All The Rooms

How COvID has impacted the STR Industry

Types of Services

Occupied

Consultations
Refresh
Refresh Plus

Vacant

Renting Inventory for Short-Term
Renting Inventory for Long-Term
Custom Purchases

DIY Sourcing

Design & Mood Board Services

Storing, Delivery & Installation
Luxury & Specialty Properties

Pet Friendly
Child Friendly
Exceptional

Affiliate Marketing & Brand Ambassadors
Co-Hosting
Seasonal Décor Design
STR Arbitrage
What is your Niche?

Creating Spaces with Intention

Style
Mood
Spaces
Sturdiness & Comfortable
Lighting
Accessories, Greenery & Art
Safety & Sanitation

Falls, Fabrics & Failures
What is Clean?
Voice or Motion Activated Products

Geographical Locations
Experiences
Create Memories
Remember Hospitality

Step by Step Guide for Occupied Properties

Personal Property in a Shared Home

Room by Room Guide for Vacant Properties

Living Room
Bedroom
Kitchen
Bathrooms
Dining
Outdoor
Flex Spaces

Using Mood Boards & Design Files Like a BOSS
Photography – Dos and Don’ts of STR Photography

Set Expectations
Extras for Algorithms
Highlight Anything that Matters

Security
Contracts
Pricing for Profit
Branding Your BOSS Business
Finding Your Ideal Client
Stats & Marketing
Mid-Term Rentals

Design elements to focus on
Convenience – providing the right bedding and towels, and kitchen wares
Lifestyle friendly, less bling, more function

INSTRUCTOR:
Amy Suzanne Powers
Amy Suzanne Powers has been an award-winning Stager and industry leader since 2007. She is also a trailblazer in the Short-Term Rental Staging and Design industry with her courses and expertise in staging nationwide. In 2022, after 15 years of home staging, Amy put down her warehouse keys and started vacation rental design full-time, making about 20 to 30 K per month with very little overhead. Amy now spends her time traveling nationwide doing design and installation.
“There are millions of STR properties on the market, and I can’t design them all by myself!” – Amy Suzanne Powers.
Amy has developed an award-winning and comprehensive course on how stagers can quickly and easily add Vacation Rental Design to their services.

Testimonials:

Amy is committed to superior professionalism, upholding industry standards and continued learning, which is reflected in this course material.
The material, information and tools Amy’s has created is valuable and thoughtful; she educates you to succeed. The course is straight to the point and very structured for easy learning. It is clearly laid out in a step-by-step format of everything you need to know & do to be successful.
Her passion for teaching the information is set up so we level up our income and mind set to provide the best service, in what we are certified to do. This course is excellent, and I am thrilled to get started! Now I have the blueprint to follow. This certification will authenticate and validate my skills and credentials. It will improve my reputation as an expert and increases my marketability plus more. Amy deserves this testimonial for sharing her tried and true knowledge. Thank you so much Amy!!!
Kelly Peletier, Luxe Property Staging
I have known Amy for a few years, but it was when I took her course on Short Stay (Vacation) Rentals that I really learned her value as an educator. Wow! What a fabulous learning experience! And the supporting materials are superb – I just learned so much. And when I was stuck, Amy was at the end of the dm chain and responded so quickly. This course is 5-star – highly recommended!”
Jill Ackerman, Stage Right
Amy, I love the way you teach. I always enjoy learning from your lessons. You are full of knowledge and it’s been a pleasure working with you.
Deanna Gerald,
Real Estate Investor
Amy has been very instrumental in helping me to grow my STR Design business here in Florida. As soon as I heard she was teaching a class on short-term rentals, I immediately signed up! I have taken a few different courses on this subject and THIS class was thorough and so informative, packed with golden nuggets and takeaways too! I highly recommend Amy on everything STR!
Theresa Ceglio,
Owner & Founder of We Stage Jax
I’ve been wanting to really focus on this revenue stream for my business. The STR Course really clarified a lot of information on how to work with clients, what items to purchase for the project and how to price this type of business so that we can be profitable… Thank you Amy for the valuable information. I appreciate you taking the time to put together a robust presentation that was interesting and easy to understand. Thank you also for being a great coach and approachable with any questions I may have had along the way.
Bridget King,
Captiva Design in South Florida
