CSP Int'l Certified Staging Courses

Curb Appeal Essentials for Selling
2023-04-27 20:30 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Virtual Classroom
84% of real estate agents say they have buyers refuse to look at homes based on the outside appearance.
Complimentary Presentation by Christine Rae, Thursday, April 27th at 8:30 – 9:30 pm EDT
Curb appeal is the most undervalued aspect of preparing a property for sale. Every listing photo is an image of the front of the house, yet 84% of real estate agents say they have buyers refuse to look at homes based on their outside appearance.
First impressions count, and paying attention to the most significant leverage points generates interest and improves the property’s perceived value. Even in hot markets, curb appeal starts the ball rolling and builds excitement for what’s inside.
Join Christine Rae for this free 1-hour complimentary training session as you discuss the importance of curb appeal and how to create lasting first impressions with Christine’s easy-to-implement tips and techniques. Participants will learn:

What the real message of curb appeal is
How demographics impact curb appeal
Five curb appeal essentials for selling
Trends and what buyers want
Ideas to turn even average homes into the envy of the neighbourhood

Help your seller’s property have more buyer appeal with these compelling curb appeal recommendations.
Instructor:
Christine Rae, MCSP
An industry pioneer, bestselling author, multiple award-winning entrepreneur, Christine’s influenced the staging and real estate industries from the beginning of her career. After a successful staging business she developed an innovative staging business training and certification program and the first real estate agent’s program, her influence has affected the development of many but she is most proud of the thousands of graduates’ success In a non-regulated industry where “anything goes”, she established value for high standards, unquestionable ethics, professionalism, profit-focused systems, actionable training and continuing education.
CSP International™ recognized as the world’s leading authority on staging, provides a stimulating, safe-haven for support, best practices, and leading market trends. With a commitment to innovation and marketability, CSP consistently releases content-rich trainings as well as specific marketable designations to enhance the industry and its practitioners. CSP trains stagers how to skillfully manage, and grow lucrative businesses. Its core values, mission, and its apprenticeship program set CSP apart. Her unique, signature CSP Real Estate Staging Business Program has received awards, and accreditation from RESA.
Christine was featured on ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX affiliates. Some awards include the 2020 RISMedia Trendsetter Creative Thinker, RESA Lifetime Achievement Award, RESA Innovator Award for continuing education, 2019 RESA Top 75 Most Influential and Top 100 Elite Women who are shaping the real estate industry.
RESA Innovator award also went to her as the Editor/Founder of the world’s only Staging Magazine. She is an Industry Expert Blogger, regularly published in Real Estate Magazine, as well a pioneer of EcoStaging®. A featured speaker and keynote for numerous real estate and staging events, influencing Real Estate agents and sellers to change their minds about staging.
In 2001, we said, “staging will change the way real estate is sold” AND now it has!

CSP® Staging Certification Virtual Classroom - 10 Sessions
2023-04-25 19:00 - 22:00
Tuesdays, April 25 – June 27, 2023 | 7:00 pm – 10:00PM 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.

One of the longest standing Real Estate Staging Association® (RESA) Accredited Training Providers

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

GETTING STARTED
​

$1296

Canadian $s at Par

30 hours of LIVE Virtual Classroom
450 page manual*
Various documents including contract, intake form, etc, within the manual

Note: Exam & certification are not included in the Getting Started Package. You may upgrade any time.

FOUNDATION
​

$1692

Canadian $s at Par

MOST POPULAR

ALL OF GETTING STARTED PACKAGE PLUS
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
Color Consultation Certification™ Course, or choice of 2 other courses
​(see below for courses)
Unlimited Refresher Courses
Job Board
Business Success Tools

CSP® Staging Certification Virtual Classroom - 4 Sessions
2023-04-22 10:30 - 17:30
Saturdays, April 22nd – May 13, 2023 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.

One of the longest standing Real Estate Staging Association® (RESA) Accredited Training Providers

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

GETTING STARTED
​

$1296

Canadian $s at Par

30 hours of LIVE Virtual Classroom
450 page manual*
Various documents including contract, intake form, etc, within the manual

Note: Exam & certification are not included in the Getting Started Package. You may upgrade any time.

FOUNDATION
​

$1692

Canadian $s at Par

MOST POPULAR

ALL OF GETTING STARTED PACKAGE PLUS
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
Color Consultation Certification™ Course, or choice of 2 other courses
​(see below for courses)
Unlimited Refresher Courses
Job Board
Business Success Tools

CSP® Staging Certification Virtual Classroom - 8 Sessions
2023-04-13 13:00 - 17:00
Thursdays April 13 – June 1, 2023 1:00PM-5:00PM EDT 8 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.

One of the longest standing Real Estate Staging Association® (RESA) Accredited Training Providers

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

GETTING STARTED
​

$1296

Canadian $s at Par

30 hours of LIVE Virtual Classroom
450 page manual*
Various documents including contract, intake form, etc, within the manual

Note: Exam & certification are not included in the Getting Started Package. You may upgrade any time.

FOUNDATION
​

$1692

Canadian $s at Par

MOST POPULAR

ALL OF GETTING STARTED PACKAGE PLUS
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
Color Consultation Certification™ Course, or choice of 2 other courses
​(see below for courses)
Unlimited Refresher Courses
Job Board
Business Success Tools

Certified Color Consultant Training Course
2023-04-12 19:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, April 12th, 19th & 26th | 7:00 – 9:00 PM EST
Want to add another income stream to your business?
Need more confidence before you charge for choosing colors?
Take the Certified Color Consultant™ Course
and Open the Door to Another Revenue Stream for Your Business.
What are you waiting for?
This course is for: Home Stagers, Interior Decorators and Designers and Color Enthusiasts. You’ll Want to Register Today for the Next Course.

Change Your Perspective on How You Look At Color

Are You Colorphobic?
Maybe you have always wanted to know more about the selection of color as it relates to the interior and exterior of a home or office. Maybe you’re really good with color but need confirmation or just need to bolster your knowledge. Yes to any of these means you have come to the right place. Learn from Lynelle Hartman how to narrow down the color choices from thousands to the very few that work in a space based on the science of color and the complexion of the space.
Translate your clients’ or your own personal style into a cohesive, welcoming space with a color scheme perfectly customized to the furnishings.
Sharpen your design and color sensibility for the other pieces that will live in the space.
And never make a color mistake again. Learn:

the secrets of creating stunning color schemes based on the science of color
how to create color flow from one room to the next
to narrow down the color choices from 1000’s to the customized scheme for you or your clients
to save time and money by getting the color right the first time

Here’s the Best Part. Learn how to receive the ColorSnap Designer’s Pro Suite by Sherwin-Williams as part of this incredible course (a $300+ Value).
So, if you have a decorating concept in your head and are having a hard time making it happen; if you really care about your home and the way it feels to you and your family; if you want to give your client your best by learning this streamlined color system; then what you learn in this webinar is not just a gut-check – it’s a scientifically based system that boosts your color confidence so you get it right the first time and every time. Certification includes passing an exam with a minimum of a 75% score.
Required Class Tools: Sherwin Williams Fan Deck (available at your local Sherwin Williams Store) and a color wheel (available at your local office or art supply retailer)

What You Will Learn:
Train with Lynelle Hartman who 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.
Lynelle is now teaching the CSP® Color Certification Consultant™ training. No stranger to the team here at CSP International™, Lynelle has been a regular contributor to a variety of courses, the Staging Standard™ Magazine and best-selling book “Staging for Dummies” by Christine Rae.

Part I:

Conquering Colorphobia – Learning the Language of Color

Basic color theory and terminology – even though you may think you know a lot about color there is information in this lesson that will be new to you!

Neutrals are colors, too.
Understanding the affects of natural and artificial light has on your color decisions.
The science of choosing interior and exterior color – De-coding the Sherwin Williams Fan Deck
The 5-Step dummy-proof system that teaches you how to choose color faster and with less frustration.

Finding Fixed Elements in a Space
Training Your Brain to Read the Room as Warm or Cool – preventing color mishaps and paint miss-tints
Knowing the Color Wheel – the Science of Color Schemes and why it is fool-proof
Not Crossing the Line – the science of matching the color with the space
Staying In Your Lane — the easiest way to create flow from one room to the next
Rinse…repeat

Using Color for Selling

How to use other color tools that confirm your color choices and advice.
Reading the Room
Using Staging-Safe™ Colors
Spreading Color Around
Color Tracking

Using Color for Dwelling

Reading the Room
Using a Tint, Tone, or Shade and how it looks in a room
Spreading Color Around
Color Tracking and Color Cross-pollination
What about the kid’s rooms?

Seeing Real-Life rooms to Evaluate

Part II:
The 5-Step dummy-proof system that teaches you how to choose color faster and using your client’s space and inspiration pieces seeing room settings and decorating examples

Finding Fixed Elements in a Space
Training Your Brain to Read the Room as Warm or Cool – preventing color mishaps and paint miss-tints
Using a Tint, Tone, or Shade and how it looks in a room
Finding Color Inspiration – Science of Color Schemes and why it is fool-proof
Spreading Color Around – The science of matching the color with clients’ furnishings and their space
The easiest way to create flow from one room to the next – Color Tracking and Color Cross-pollination

You Choose:
Earn FOUR CE credits for the CSP International™ Masters of Real Estate Staging PLUS Certified Color Consultant designation

Attend three 2 hr webinars, submit coursework, and a completed assignment workbook in addition to achieving 75% or higher on final exam.
FEE: Certification for CSP® is $725 and Non CSP® $775 and includes all three webinars, workbook with forms and pricing, certification, marking of coursework, exam and certificate.
BONUS OFFER: Also receive the How to Use Your Sherwin Williams Color Box webinar download absolutely free

Type of Course: LIVE ONLINE COURSE
Duration: 3 Lessons at 2 Hours Each
Fee: CSP Members – $725
Non CSP Members – $775

Part III:

A. Everything you wanted to know about paint but were afraid to ask (or you really didn’t want to know but you should know about anyway).

The best painting tools and why I like using them.
If you aren’t painting yourself, how to find a qualified painting contractor.
Color consultation tools – Included when you take the course The ColorSnap Designer’s Kit by Sherwin-Williams ($300 value)

B. The Business Side of Your color Consultation.

1. The Phone Call and what to Say First – Setting Client Expectations

Asking the right Questions
The Forms and how to use them

2. The Consultation Process

What to say and why
The tools and how to use them
Working with the SW ColorSnap Designer’s Kit

Handling Objections
The All-Important Follow-Up

C. Marketing your Color Consultation Business – Do You Want Color with That?

Finding Clients

Working With A Paint Store
Creating Your Customer List
Kindred Spirit Marketing
Networking

More Revenue Awaits As A Certified Color Consultant™

BONUS: Inside the Marketing Portal
Upon successful completion of the course and a passing grade for the exam, you will be given access to the Certified Color Consultant™ Marketing Portal.
Here you will find:

A 1-hour free marketing consultation from CSP International™ Training Academy’s marketing partner.
Complimentary setup of Zoho Client Retention Marketing System (CRM) to maximize your efforts
Done for you social media graphics, blog posts, brochure, cards and email marketing campaigns – many you can use as is, or customize with your brand.
Tons of marketing information for your entire business

Value $2000

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

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.”

Business Success Fast Track Group Coaching Session - CSP Only
2023-04-06 20:30 - 21:30
Thursday, April 6th, 2023 – 8:30 – 9:30 PM EST
Join Christine Rae for these 1–2-hour professional development workshops to build and develop your skills/business. Included with the FAST-TRACK business package are three private coaching sessions, PLUS you are also eligible to participate in these monthly group learning sessions. Have questions answered, learn in depth sales & communication processes as well as leveraging/using the tools and systems the successful CSP® staging business building blocks are for. The session content is generated and are in response to your needs/questions and requests.
Each month is different so what you will learn is difficult to define specifically:

How to communicate the message/overcome challenges/expand sales
How to integrate the CSP tools to maximize your effectiveness and profitability
How to leverage your differential/secure more clients/increase profits

If you have any questions, please contact the office for assistance.

Top 3 Color Mistakes People Make (But Don't Have To)
2023-04-05 19:00 - 20:00
Are You Losing Staging or Design Business Due to Poor Color Choices?
You have staged and redesigned dozens of homes. You’ve recommended color for your clients until you are blue in the face and you have been putting in long days. Properties are longer on the market than you or your agents would like.
Could it be the color?
Find out by joining Color Specialist, Lynelle Hartman for this hour long webinar session, as she shares the Top Three Color Mistakes Stagers Make resulting in lost business. Participants will learn:

Occupied Properties: The common mistakes stagers make when dealing with your clients’ own furniture(even if it’s “Ye ole 80’s mauve and blue sofa”)
Vacant Properties: How strategically placed color guides buyers through a space, spend more time in the house and are more apt to make an offer (Psssst…don’t miss a step or it will cost you!)
Redesigns: How to find potential clients that want help with their color and will actually pay you well for it
And much, much more!!!

Even if you think you are pretty good with color, this webinar shares the nuts and bolts of creating color schemes buyers and redesign clients cannot resist (and did we mention…will pay you for it?)
Type of Course: WEBINAR/ONLINE COURSE
Duration: 1 Hour
Fee: Complimentary
DATES AND TIMES
April 5th, 2023 | 7:00 PM EST 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.”

Ten Steps To Staging Business Success
2023-03-30 20:00 - 22:00
Many home stagers begin their business on a wing and prayer or without specific guidance. They think making a business from scratch will be easy because they have talent. The truth is, starting your own staging business can be scary. Struggling to make it work can be frustrating and stressful, especially if you don’t know how to secure business or price correctly.
Being your own boss is exciting, but it is not fun when things don’t go to plan. I started my staging business in 2001 when there wasn’t an industry, no books or TV shows about it; now, with twenty-three years of valuable staging business & training experience, plus my background in sales, finance, management, human relations, and business coaching, I know how to achieve Staging business success, and I can teach you. There is always something to learn, whether you are a new or struggling stager.
Find out how to start your business on a solid foundation. Make sure you price for profit and find out crucial things you can do for success.
Join me, Christine Rae, as we discuss ten power steps to ensure your business thrives and discover how to avoid all the little things that hold most stagers back.
Participants will learn:
• Vital success factors most stagers forget
• Pricing for profit
• The secret to overcoming agent and seller objections
• How CSP International supports and provides tools for your business
• Answers to the most frequently asked questions
