Top 3 Reasons Property Renovations Fail and How to Avoid Them
2024-03-04 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual Classroom
Many stagers, re-designers and decorators land themselves in hot water every day, by helping their clients with renovations without fully understanding the risks, they & their clients are exposed to. Almost half of all properties on the market today will be sold to millennials. Research shows what they want is move-in-ready property.
As a result, many sellers are contacting stagers early in the property preparedness process, for assistance to update kitchens and bathrooms, lighting, flooring and general hardscapes of property. Budget is often an issue, so results are often compromised by choosing cheap finishes and products.
Real estate investors and property owners are looking for experts with a solid dependable reputation, meaningful credentials and experience with renovations to successfully and independently manage their projects. They want guidance in making decisions based upon facts and risk assessment. Are you shying away from this huge segment of business for fear of making a mistake?
If you said yes- this learning session is for you!
Participants will learn:

Common mistakes and how to avoid them
How to overcome objections to working with you
Learn how to bolster your confidence for adding this segment of business to your service offerings

Join renovation management expert, Deb Boucher for this 1 hour complimentary webinar as she discusses common issues encountered during renovations and how to make sure they don’t happen. There will be a Q&A session at the end to answer any questions that might come up during the presentation.

Business Success Fast Track Group Coaching Session - CSP Only
2024-03-07 20:30 - 21:30
Thursday, March 7, 2024 , 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 is 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.

CSP® Staging Certification Virtual Classroom - 4 Sessions
2024-03-09 10:30 - 17:30
Saturdays, March 9 – March 30, 2024 | 10:30 am – 5:30 pm EST/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
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$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
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$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
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$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

Residential Renovation Project Manager Training - 3 Sessions
2024-03-13 19:00 - 21:00
Everyone thinks it is easy but watch any half hour show and it is clear renovating property is a significant investment and there is too much at stake for owners to get it wrong.
Stagers are in a unique position to expand into this growing market. 2021 was an unprecedented year for the real estate market. “Seemingly overnight the average price of property has exceeded half a million dollars,” according to Global News. As a result, owners are stuck in what has been called a ‘housing gridlock’ which has prevented moves and spurred a growth in renovations.
For a decade Stagers have been in a unique position to guide their client’s renovation to maximize their ROI in the sale of property. Many have exposed themselves and their business to risk by not being 100% certain of their responsibilities, or how to interact with a site inspector, how to have contractors respect their skills and mainly how to price a project properly.
Whether a property is being flipped, readied for sale or improved for living, Stagers are in a unique place to add income to their bottom line. ..maybe you have worked in the field for years have experience but not credential….if so this is for you! Earning a certification as a Residential Renovation Project Manager, having every form and process for the job AND knowing with confidence your word is gold, your skills are needed, and clients will pay you – is priceless. Join Christine Rae and Residential Renovation Project Manager expert and instructor Deb Boucher for this live 6-hour (3x2hr) program to learn the unique challenges faced by working with clients to make any renovation project as stress free as possible, while mitigating your own risk.

This program earns you 4 CEU’s towards your Master’s Designation.
Participants will learn:

How the “housing gridlock” caused by the Pandemic has created an increased need for Residential Renovation Project Managers.
Plan, schedule, organize, direct, control and evaluate construction projects from start to finish according to schedules, specifications, and budgets.
Adapt existing skills and knowledge of design elements to negotiate and resolve on site conflicts, build commitment with the construction contractors and trades
Learn how to hire a contractor, review their proposal and quote. Learn how to write the scope of work, schedule bid meetings, evaluate the bids, select the right contractors & implement the plan & more

Click to listen to the live recording Q & A with Deb Boucher on managing home renovations
(To save the file, right click on the link and select Save Target or Save As)
If Windows Media Player or your Media player of choice is having problems playing a video you may need the correct codec.
Click here to download the gotomeeting video codec.
Click to read an article by RRPM graduate Emma Lee Arsenault

Type of Course: Live Webinar/Online Course
Duration: 6 hours 3 x 2hr sessions
Fee: CSP $749. Non-CSP $799.
Next Course Starts:
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
All sessions run from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm EDT (homework each week and a final exam required for certification)
REGISTER HERE
Classes Monthly – Visit Our Course Calendar

Earn Four CE credits for the CSP International™ Masters of Real Estate Staging and the Residential Renovation Project Manager Designation
INSTRUCTOR:
Debrah Boucher Bio:
Deb Boucher, owner and course designer of DB Interiors, shares her knowledge and experience in managing home and commercial renovations.
Deb’s exposure to design, selecting products, trade professionals, and project management began early in her professional career managing the design, fabrication, shipping, and project managing the construction of trade show booths used throughout North America and Europe.
It was an easy transition to apply those skills to home renovations; she is passionate and enthusiastic as a professional interior decorator, home stager, color consultant, entrepreneur, and instructor.
As an animal lover, her little Yorkshire Terriers, “Molly and Doug,” are never far from her side.

Testimonials
“I have loved every moment of this course and can’t say enough about how unbelievably gracious and helpful Deb is as an instructor. Working with instructors like Deb inspires me to do the same one day. I could not have manifested the subject matter that Deb taught so quickly in my professional career if not for her willingness to be of service and her openness with the wealth of knowledge provided. I would tell anyone and everyone interested in this area of the real estate marketing business to check out this Academy. Stellar service, profound knowledge, and genuine care indeed.”

Moriah Limotta, W.I.N.D. Communications

“I took the RRPM training to learn more about a renovation’s structural components, but OMG, I came away with so much more! This course gave me the confidence to work with tradespeople and to start offering project management as a new service for my business (not many designers/decorators in my area offer that). I am attracting new clients and now accept reno management jobs without hesitation. I just completed the most extensive reno I have ever done, and having a process to work with clients and tradespeople was pivotal. I can’t thank you enough.”

Maureen Cage, Rich Interiors

Bathroom Trends That Increase Property Value
2024-03-28 20:30 - 21:30
Part of your work as Stagers and Real Estate Associates is recommending property upgrades so the seller can net the highest possible return.
We all know bathrooms and kitchens sell houses. However, most of the properties on the market are pre-Y2K builds, and stagers consistently find themselves advising sellers to upgrade these two main areas before listing. Knowing which changes are super effective at influencing sales and which only look good is imperative for consistent positive results.
You will want to be registered, seated & poised for note-taking for this fast-paced, beautifully illustrated workshop as Christine Rae provides insight into which trends will dominate bathroom design over the next three years and which you can easily integrate into your pre-listing recommendations to secure the most equity possible for the seller.

Participants will learn:
• Incoming & outgoing bathroom design elements
• Which bathroom items are must have’s
• Which top luxury features are worth recommending
• How to talk budget to the seller

DATE: Thursday, March 28, 2024
TIME: 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM EDT
FEE: Complimentary

Top 3 Color Mistakes People Make (But Don't Have To)
2024-04-03 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 client’s 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 3, 2024 | 7:00 PM EDT INSTRUCTOR:
Lynelle Hartman Bio:
Lynelle’s career in the world of “home” began in the ’90s, working in real estate and corporate relocation. During that time frame, she was making selections, choosing paint colors, and readying corporate-owned property for resale. 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 worked collaboratively with many builders and individual clients to make all design decisions: exterior roofing, windows and siding, stonework, 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, webinars, 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 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
2024-04-04 20:30 - 21:30
Thursday, April 4, 2024 , 8:30 – 9:30 PM EDT
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 is 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.

Certified Color Consultant Training Course
2024-04-10 19:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, April 10, 17, 24, 2024 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
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, Designers, and Color Enthusiasts. You’ll Want to Register Today for the Next Course.

REGISTER TODAY AND RECEIVE EVEN MORE VALUE!
Now receive an extra 2-hours of color consultant training content ($250+) for the same great price!
PLUS
Bonus 2-hour, 1-on-1 Marketing Session with Christine Rae($500)
That is an extra $750+ in added value included as part of this incredible color 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 1000s 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 understand 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 the 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 effects of natural and artificial light 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 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 teaches you how to choose color faster and use 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 the 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 on 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.”
REGISTER TODAY AND RECEIVE EVEN MORE VALUE!
Now receive an extra 2-hours of color consultant training content ($250+) for the same great price!
PLUS
Bonus 2-hour, 1-on-1 Marketing Session with Christine Rae($500)
The ColorSnap Designer’s Pro Suite by Sherwin-Williams($300+)
Certified Color Consultant Marketing Portal($2000)
That is over $3000 in added value included as part of this incredible color course.

CSP® Staging Certification Virtual Classroom - 8 Sessions
2024-04-11 13:00 - 17:00
Thursdays, April 11 – May 30, 2024 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM 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
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$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
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$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
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$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

Residential Decorating Consultant
2024-04-20 12:00 - 16:00
Understandably, over the past few years, attitudes toward our homes have changed significantly, affecting the entire interior design, decorating & staging industry. Consumption rocketed. Revenue in the decorating market exceeded $28 BILLION in 2023 and is forecasted to grow annually by 5.0% YOY through 2028. Would you like to have a piece of that business?
“Perfecting the Art of Decorating” is a comprehensive interior decorating master class designed to excite, illuminate, and empower individuals with knowledge and skills. Whether you are a staging professional wanting to expand your business or improve your work, someone with a penchant for style and décor wishing to start a business, or simply a homeowner wanting to beautify and enhance your own home, THIS class is for you as you learn to evaluate, plan, and decorate residential interiors.
Why Did We Create The Course?
We know many stagers impress their sellers so much that the request comes in to help that same client when they move into their new residence. Decorating or long-term living is different from staging. The RDC program will help you select additional items when working with owner-occupied properties and provide advice as they prepare for long-term living.
The skills learned in this course will also help practitioners who work with seniors, stagers wanting to improve their portfolio, practitioners who work in short/mid-term rental/vacation design, and even those with color certification to expand their skill sets and earning power. The practical, real-world curriculum, garnered from working with clients in their homes, will enable you to work in person and create mood boards or 3D renderings. Objective:
To provide participants with the confidence, ability & understanding to create visually appealing and harmonious living spaces either from scratch or work with what people have while advising on their subsequent shopping purchases. We discuss the full array of tools, trends, styles, colors, lighting, accessories, art, furniture, and placement. You will understand the fundamental elements of the main design principles, how to solve problems, and how to decorate rooms from scratch. You will learn everything except window treatments. Benefits:

Learn and understand design principles and styles
Gain confidence working with color, lighting, accessories, and art
Develop the ability to design & execute complete room makeovers
Learn how to use room planning software for client visualization

Module One: Introduction to Interior Decorating

The role you play in transforming space.
Trends, essential tools, and design styles
What you need to know about sustainable, eco-friendly & biophilic practices, aging in place & universal design
Learning space planning software tool

Module Two: Space Planning

Working with the lifestyle questionnaire
Analyzing the five aspects of a room
Space planning: measuring function, focal point, flow, furniture placement & floor shape

Module Three: Design Fundamentals

Understanding the three design elements
The Golden ratio and how to use it
Scale, proportion, balance, and rhythm

Module Four: Lighting, Accessories and Art

The role lighting plays in creating ambiance and mood
Three layers of light, best color temperature
Size, scale, and placement
Suggested lighting for various rooms
Selecting, placing, and use of accessories and art

Module Five: Color and Texture

Color: understanding the color wheel & various palettes
How to work with existing furnishings and provide a refreshing new look
Color balance, color mapping & healing color
How to work with patterns & texture for depth & interest
Hands-on exercise creating a color palette for a specific room

Module Six: Putting it All Together

Shopping wholesale – list of vendors
A simple recipe for outstanding rooms
Workflow process
Final project and presentation

What does the RDC Training include?

You earn a designation as a Residential Decorating Consultant™ to leverage your marketing,
Three 4-hour sessions with Christine Rae (who is certified in decorating)
Homework project assignments with feedback
Final assignment exam: putting into practice what you learned
Beautiful linen certificate, personalized with your name and the seal of the CSP International Business Training Academy
6 credits toward your Master of Real Estate Staging Designation
Resources, preferred pricing vendors, and wholesale vendor list
Access to the RDC marketing portal with forms for business, graphics for social media, and ideas for creating business
How to work and make money with eDesign Software
Preferred pricing for extended learning in Biophilic Design, Universal Design, Aging in Place, Renovation Project Management, Color certification, and Residential Senior Transition and Feng Shui for Living

FEE: $799 CSP’s: $749
DURATION: 12-Hrs. Three x 4-hr sessions
CREDITS: 6 CECs towards Master of Real Estate Staging designation

DATES:
Saturdays, April 20, 27 and May 4, 2024
TIME:
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT All Sessions
TRAINER: Christine Rae
Register today!
Residential Decorating Consultant™ Course

Maximizing Profitability: Essential Pricing and Marketing Strategies for Stagers/Decorators
2024-04-25 20:30 - 21:30
Maximizing Profitability for Stagers
Pricing for profit and marketing for business are the two main challenges people face in any industry, particularly in the staging and decorating fields. Why is that? And more importantly, what can you do about it?

Shocking statistics from RESA reveal that over 56% of stagers aren’t even paying themselves. It’s time to change that narrative. At CSP International™, we specialize in empowering new and struggling stagers to build thriving businesses. And it all starts with getting your Pricing & Marketing strategy right.

Join me, Christine Rae, for an eye-opening session designed to revolutionize your approach to pricing and marketing. Whether you’re just starting out, have yet to turn a profit, or want to boost your bottom line by an extra $25K, this is your game-changing opportunity.

Participants will learn:

Five crucial marketing elements for success
Proven strategies for pricing your services competitively
Simple yet effective methods to add $25K to your bottom line

DATE: Thursday, April 25, 2024
TIME: 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM EDT
FEE: Complimentary
REGISTER NOW

Business Success Fast Track Group Coaching Session - CSP Only
2024-05-02 20:30 - 21:30
Thursday, May 2, 2024, 8:30 – 9:30 PM EDT
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 is 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.

Vacation Rental Design Specialist Training
2024-05-07 13:00 - 18:00
Build an extremely profitable STR Design Business with little to zero overhead. Amy 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 is a combination of 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 the stability of 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 huge role in achieving this for the STR owner.
Today, there are 220 countries worldwide, and 14,000 new listings per month are being added to Airbnb. This growing industry is attracting investors in local communities everywhere, many without the skills to secure bookings. WHY?
Because they don’t have the time, desire, or skills needed to select, procure, and place the needed items 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 Powers with host Christine Rae for this information-packed 5 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

When: Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
Duration: 5 Hours
Fee: CSPs $549; Non-CSPs $599
NOTE: To receive CSP Member Pricing, CSP members, please log in to the CSP Resource Centre before registering or call the office to register 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 Training

Type of Course: ONLINE / ON DEMAND COURSE
Duration: 5 Hours
Fee: CSPs $549; Non-CSPs $599
NOTE: To receive CSP Member Pricing, CSP members please call the office to register 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

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 Power
Amy 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 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

CSP® Staging Certification Virtual Classroom - 4 Sessions
2024-05-11 10:30 - 17:30
Saturdays, May 11 – June 1, 2024 | 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
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$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

Residential Transition Specialist Program - 2 Sessions
2024-05-15 19:00 - 22:00
We can help you develop niche downsizing and rightsizing expertise that will set you apart from the competition!
For the first time in history, seniors will outnumber younger generations. This huge demographic force represents a significant and growing opportunity for designers, organizers, real estate professionals, and stagers. Seniors want and need your help downsizing to smaller spaces or rightsizing their existing homes. You already have considerable expertise in helping clients prepare their homes for the real estate market. You may even have assisted some clients in managing their move to a new home and styling it for everyday living in their new spaces.
Now is the time to set yourself up to capture this emerging opportunity by becoming a Certified Residential Transition Specialist to help your clients with all aspects of their real estate transition, from disposing of items, staging and managing the move, reducing or replacing furniture and belongings, redesigning the space for safety and independence and finally life-styling their new home.
Join award-winning Stager and Residential Transition Specialist Rachel Borrelli for this dynamic and engaging 6-hour training* that will show you how to:

Examine the growing trend and increased need for Residential Transition Specialists™.
Discover how home stagers, designers, organizers, etc., are well-positioned to complement their business model with Residential Transition Specialist™ service offerings.
Consider opportunities to diversify your company by assessing the different levels of services that will meet the needs of your specific clients and market.
Acquire the information needed to create a business model that combines design, staging, organizing, and project management into downsizing /rightsizing services.
List the types of experts needed to build your team and the skillsets they require.
Explore the process to complete each phase of the transition to a lifetime home.
Adapt existing skills and knowledge of design elements to meet the specific needs of clients who are downsizing or rightsizing.
Prepare to plan, organize, lead, and coordinate every phase of the process for transitioning clients to their lifetime homes.
Gain the confidence to smoothly transition a client from their current to their new lifestyle.

Added Bonuses

Invite to a private RTS grad support FB group
20% savings on website and marketing materials
Personal Business Coaching with Christine Rae

PLUS: 3 Professional Skill Development Workshops

Chemicals Hiding In Plain Sight
Feng Shui Your Business For Success
Increase Profits By Greening Your Business

After graduation, you will receive:

the Residential Transition Specialist™ logo for your use
access to the CSP® RTS Marketing Portal. Inside, you will find all the forms from the course, pre-designed social media images, marketing templates, business documents and tools, a free CRM, and access to two hours of complimentary marketing consultations from CSP’s marketing partner.

Add to your revenue stream. Register for this dynamic course today!
Course Fee: $599 CSP Member: $549
NOTE: To receive CSP Member Pricing, CSP members must be logged into the CSP Resource Centre before registering for this webinar.
This is a 2 session program.
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 home. As a graduate from the University of Calgary 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

Elevate Your Property with Chi-Appeal: Exterior Feng Shui Essentials
2024-05-30 20:30 - 21:30
In the competitive world of real estate, standing out goes beyond mere curb appeal. Recognizing the power of Feng Shui can be the game-changer your property needs. Originating from ancient Chinese wisdom, Feng Shui harmonizes a space’s energy and physical elements, enhancing balance and flow.
Real estate professionals are increasingly turning to Feng Shui to elevate property listings, realizing the energy outside a home is just as important as its interior ambiance. A well-balanced external environment can amplify the positive energy within, making it easier for potential buyers to connect emotionally with the property. Staging a home is an art, and Feng Shui is its foundational practice. By clearing the current energy, you allow potential buyers to envision their future in the space.
Discover how Feng Shui can give your property the Chi-Appeal it needs to captivate buyers and expedite sales. Join me, Christine Rae, for this game-changing workshop as we unlock the secrets to harmonious and inviting exteriors.
You will learn:

Techniques to harness positive Feng Shui energy and ward off negative or low vibes
The significance of wind chimes and how to select ones that enhance your space
The impact of house numbers on energy flow and tips for handling less fortunate numbers

DATE: Thursday, May 30, 2024
TIME: 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM EDT
FEE: Complimentary

Business Accelerator Group Coaching Session - CSP Only
2024-06-06 20:30 - 21:30
Thursday, June 6, 2024, 8:30 – 9:30 PM EDT
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 is 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.

CSP® Staging Certification Virtual Classroom - 10 Sessions
2024-06-11 19:00 - 22:00
Tuesdays, June 11 – August 13, 2024 | 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.

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
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$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
Unlimited Refresher Courses
Job Board
Business Success Tools

Real Estate Feng Shui Specialist™ - 3 sessions
2024-06-14 13:00 - 15:00
In the fast-paced world of real estate, first impressions matter more than ever. Studies show that buyers often decide to submit offers within mere seconds of stepping into a property. While staging is an effective go-to strategy, sometimes more is needed to seal the deal. Enter Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese practice of harmonizing spaces for optimal energy flow. By incorporating Feng Shui principles into your real estate marketing toolkit, you can unlock new levels of success selling residential and commercial properties.
Feng Shui isn’t just about arranging furniture or adding decorative elements—it’s a profound understanding of how energy influences our environment. Seasoned stagers, designers, and agents have long utilized Feng Shui techniques as their secret weapons, giving them a competitive edge in the market. Now, it’s your turn to harness the power of Feng Shui through the comprehensive 7-hour Real Estate Feng Shui Specialist (REFSS) certification course.
The REFSS training equips you with the knowledge and tools to decode a property’s energetic blueprint and implement simple yet impactful shifts to enhance the property’s energy flow. Learn to identify why some properties linger on the market while others receive multiple offers and sell effortlessly. Understanding these powerful Feng Shui techniques allows you to create welcoming, harmonious environments that align with potential buyers’ desires and needs, resulting in more views, offers, faster sales, and higher returns.
Today’s real estate market is competitive, and staying ahead of the curve means embracing innovative approaches; up your game with the Real Estate Feng Shui Specialist certification course. Expand your skill set, increase your effectiveness, and unlock the full equity potential of every property you encounter. Enroll today and let your success story begin.
Key Objectives:
· Learn to interpret property energies and implement simple adjustments that make a significant impact
· Understand the underlying reasons behind stagnant listings and gain the expertise to transform them
· Differentiate between traditional staging practices and the transformative potential of Feng Shui
· Tap into the wisdom of time-honored centuries-old Feng Shui principles, distilled into actionable strategies for modern real estate and design professional
What does the REFSS Training include?
· Seven hours of training over three sessions with internationally renowned Key-Note Speaker, Author, and Feng Shui Expert Fawn Chang
· Fundamentals of Feng Shui for Real Estate and Course Workbook
· Feng Shui Cheat Sheet
· Homework project assignments with Trainer feedback
· Final assignment exam: putting into practice what you learned
· You earn a designation as a Real Estate Feng Shui Specialist™ to leverage your marketing,
· Beautiful linen certificate, personalized with your name and the seal of the CSP International Business Training Academy
· Four credits toward your Master of Real Estate Staging Designation
· Access to the REFFS marketing portal with forms for business, graphics for social media, and ideas for creating business
· How to work and make money with eDesign Software
· Preferred pricing for extended learning in Biophilic Design, Universal Design, Aging in Place, Design Your 4 Season Garden, and Vacation Rental Design
DURATION: 7-HRS, 3 SESSIONS- 2 x 2 x 3
FEE: $599 CSPs $549 must register via the office to receive CSP savings.
MASTERS CREDITS: 4
DATES: Fridays, June 14, 21, 28, 2024

Fawn Chang
Fawn Chang is an International Interior Designer, Color Marketing & Trending Expert, Feng Shui Expert, International Keynote Speaker, and Author. For nearly 30 years, Fawn has been demonstrating how and why our lives are directly affected by the places we live, work, learn, heal, and more. Her designs have been the leading edge of the trend to live a healthier and happier life through the conscious design of built environments. Fawn’s practice has shifted environments to create happier, healthier, wealthier lives, and her Feng Shui for Staging and Real Estate has turned properties faster and for more money, using the ancient wisdom energy secrets of the mind/body/spirit/space interconnection.

Unleash Your Business Potential: The Power of a Comprehensive Business Plan
2024-06-27 20:30 - 21:30
Are you a stager, decorator, or solopreneur ready to elevate your passion into a thriving enterprise? As a newcomer, someone who isn’t looking for financing, or even somebody still trying to figure it all out, it’s tempting to think a business plan is unnecessary. However, statistics reveal a stark truth: 99% of start-up failures stem from inadequate planning. Don’t risk your dream becoming a statistic.
A business plan is not just a document; it’s your strategic roadmap. It outlines your vision, goals, and actionable steps, providing the clarity and direction vital for avoiding common pitfalls. Taking a proactive approach can sidestep costly errors and dramatically increase your chances for long-term success in this competitive arena. Imagine the potential that lies ahead with a meticulously crafted business plan guiding your way.
Equip yourself with the practical guidance, invaluable insights, and actionable information to transform your business aspirations into tangible reality. Join me, Christine Rae, as we explore the why and how behind creating an effective business plan, regardless of your current stage, as you take the first stride toward a prosperous future.
Participants will learn:

Five reasons every entrepreneur should develop a business plan
How to design a ten-step business plan tailored to your unique business model
The actual value of SWOT analysis in shaping your business strategy
Six methods to finance your start-up venture

DATE: Thursday, June 27, 2024
TIME: 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM EDT
FEE: Complimentary

Business Accelerator Group Coaching Session - CSP Only
2024-07-04 20:30 - 21:30
Thursday, July 4, 2024, 8:30 – 9:30 PM EDT
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 is 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)
2024-07-08 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 client’s 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
July 8, 2024 | 7:00 PM EDT INSTRUCTOR:
Lynelle Hartman Bio:
Lynelle’s career in the world of “home” began in the ’90s, working in real estate and corporate relocation. During that time frame, she was making selections, choosing paint colors, and readying corporate-owned property for resale. 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 worked collaboratively with many builders and individual clients to make all design decisions: exterior roofing, windows and siding, stonework, 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, webinars, 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 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.”

CSP® Staging Certification Virtual Classroom - 4 Sessions
2024-07-13 10:30 - 17:30
Saturdays, July 13 – August 3, 2024 | 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
Unlimited Refresher Courses
Job Board
Business Success Tools

Certified Color Consultant Training Course
2024-07-22 19:00 - 22:00
Monday, July 22, 29, 2024 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
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, Designers, and Color Enthusiasts. You’ll Want to Register Today for the Next Course.

REGISTER TODAY AND RECEIVE EVEN MORE VALUE!
Now receive an extra 2-hours of color consultant training content ($250+) for the same great price!
PLUS
Bonus 2-hour, 1-on-1 Marketing Session with Christine Rae($500)
That is an extra $750+ in added value included as part of this incredible color 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 1000s 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 understand 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 the 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 effects of natural and artificial light 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 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 teaches you how to choose color faster and use 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 two 3-hr webinars, submit coursework and a completed assignment workbook in addition to achieving 75% or higher on the 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: 2 Sessions at 3 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 on 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.”
REGISTER TODAY AND RECEIVE EVEN MORE VALUE!
Now receive an extra 2-hours of color consultant training content ($250+) for the same great price!
PLUS
Bonus 2-hour, 1-on-1 Marketing Session with Christine Rae($500)
The ColorSnap Designer’s Pro Suite by Sherwin-Williams($300+)
Certified Color Consultant Marketing Portal($2000)
That is over $3000 in added value included as part of this incredible color course.

Business Accelerator Group Coaching Session - CSP Only
2024-08-01 20:30 - 21:30
Thursday, August 1, 2024, 8:30 – 9:30 PM EDT
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 is 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.

Organized Move Specialist™ Course
2024-08-07 19:00 - 22:00
Your Service Offering Doesn’t Need to End When the De-Staging is Done!

NEW! Take the Organized Move Specialist™ Course
and Open the Door to Another Revenue Stream for Your Business.
What are you waiting for?

Next Course Starts
August 7, 2024 (7 hours in 3 sessions)
7:00 PM EDT
REGISTER NOW!

Organizing is a Sought After Service

Your New Revenue Stream Awaits!
After the consultation to prepare the house for sale, many stagers encounter homeowners needing help to get them from their old house into their new one. This program will facilitate an emerging demand and complement your staging services. The course details four avenues of increasing your income and services as well as providing knowledge about the Professional Organizing Industry.
This comprehensive 7-hour live online course includes PowerPoint presentations, discussion sessions, tools to help you develop your services, and resources to further your knowledge.
Stagers and Professional Organizers have many skills in common. You will learn about the various types of organizing you can offer, steps to organize any space, move, storage unit, and how to unpack. As a business owner, learning what pitfalls to avoid and the services to offer that best fit your skill set is crucial. Learning more Professional Organizing skills will allow you to add additional services and profit to your business.
Participants will learn:

Skills and techniques used in decluttering and organizing clients’ homes
Specific organizing processes to use for preparing a home for a move
How to organize a storage unit
Steps involved in unpacking and organizing the client’s new home

Course Dates: (7 hours in 3 sessions)
August 7, 2024, 7:00 – 10:00 PM EDT
August 14, 2024, 7:00 – 9:00 PM EDT
August 21, 2024, 7:00 – 9:00 PM EDT
REGISTER NOW!

What You Will Learn:
Train with Julie Stobbe in this 7 hour (3 session) course.
After graduation, you will receive access to the CSP® OMS Marketing Portal. Inside, you will find all the forms from the course, pre-designed social media images, marketing templates, business documents and tools, a free CRM, and access to a complimentary marketing consultation.

What is an Organizing Move Specialist
In the introduction four types of organizing were mentioned, organizing, reorganizing, decluttering and maintenance. There are many different types of organizing. It is important to decide what type of organizing you feel confident doing. The more experience you gain in this field the more opportunities you will see.

Module 4 Organizing a Storage Unit
One of the trends in organizing is renting a self-storage unit. In the United States the self-storage industry is worth 39 billion dollars, there are over 49,000 facilities and about 10% of the population owns a storage unit. Squarefoot.com Storage Beat January 2021
Storage units usually start out as a temporary solution for holding the contents of an estate, storage during a move or a renovation. The average cost of a storage unit in the US is $82.00/month and initially the cost is seen as reasonable. As prices increase it is easier to leave the items there then to move them to another less expensive site. The problems arise when the storage unit is too far away, hard to access items in the unit, rental fee continue to increase and people forget what is in it. Some clients will have more than one storage unit.

Module 2 Organizing as an Additional Service
Adding Professional organizing services to your business adds another stream of income. It is another way to build a marketing funnel to increase your client base. Organizing services provide an initial contact with new clients that are not thinking about selling their home. The organizing services gives you continued contact with them for weeks, months or even years. If or when they move you can offer them staging services. Since they already know, like and trust you it will make the sale of your staging services easier.

Module 5 Unpacking Services
Many clients will be overwhelmed and exhausted by moving. Their focus is to get everything packed. They are not thinking about where things will be stored in the new home. You will notice this when you read the labels on the boxes from the move.
Type of Course: LIVE ONLINE COURSE
Duration: 3 Sessions
Fee: CSP Members – $549
Non CSP Members – $599

Module 3 Organizing for Selling and/or Moving
Professionally organizing a room or entire home consist of decluttering, reducing the number of unnecessary items they own, moving like objects into the same store areas and organizing so things can get gotten out easily, put away easily and are in a location that makes sense for the client. The process of organizing an entire home will take considerable time.
Staging is the activity or practice of styling and furnishing a property for sale in such a way as to enhance its attractiveness to potential buyers. The clutter around the home will detract from the attractiveness. Organizing for the purpose of staging is to enhance the home with less emphasis on organizing for making the home function better. We will look at ways to organizing a home quickly so the goals of the staging assessment can be accomplished.

Module 6 Putting it all Together
Serving your clients well and expanding your business services go hand in hand. Expanding too quickly without the right knowledge can damage your business’s reputation. Having an untrained team can be costly paying for breakage, projecting the wrong image, and not following best practices. Grow your strengths, expand your knowledge, gain experience and surrounding yourself with a team of good people.
REGISTER NOW!

BONUS

Inside the Marketing Portal:
Upon successful completion of the course and a passing grade on the exam, you will be given access to the Organized Move Specialist™ 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, brochures, 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

More Revenue Awaits As An Organized Move Specialist™

CSP International™ Only Endorses the Best of the Best.

INSTRUCTOR:
Julie Stobbe Bio:
Julie Stobbe is a Trained Professional Organizer and Gold Leaf Member of Professional Organizers in Canada (POC). She started her business, Mind over Clutter, Professional Organizing & Coaching Services, in 2006. She works with residential and office clients, on-site or virtually, helping them to remove distracting clutter, streamline their systems, manage their time, and bring happiness to their homes and organization to their offices. Her Facebook business page is one of 10 great sites for organizing information. Her blog is one of the top 100 organizing blogs by Feedspot Today.
Proud to be a long-time member of Professional Organizers in Canada, a Trained Professional Organizer, a former Chair of the Education Committee, a 2-time member of the National Conference Committee, a dedicated Chapter executive member, a nominee for the POC Ambassador Award, a founding member of Toastmasters and a Coach Approach for Organizers Coach. www.mindoverclutter.ca

What Our CSP® Graduates Have To Say…

The first house I staged sold over asking last night!! Put on the market at $339K and sold 9 days later for 400K! The happiness I feel is so indescribable!! I just want to thank you so much for BEING CHRISTINE RAE! I don’t think I could ever have done this without your guidance and amazing program! CAN’T WAIT FOR MORE PROJECTS! The real estate agent wants to work with me too !! WOOHOO!

YZABELLE SANICO
CCSP

Start Earning As An Organized Move Specialist™ Today!

REAL PEOPLE. REAL DREAMS. REAL SUCCESS.

CSP® Staging Certification Virtual Classroom - 8 Sessions
2024-08-15 13:00 - 17:00
Thursdays, August 15 – October 3, 2024 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM 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
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$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
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$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
2024-08-20 16:00 - 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 is a combination of 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 the stability of 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 huge role in achieving this for the STR owner.
Today, there are 220 countries worldwide, and 14,000 new listings per month are being added to Airbnb. This growing industry is attracting investors in local communities everywhere, many without the skills to secure bookings. WHY?
Because they don’t have the time, desire, or skills needed to select, procure, and place the needed items 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 5 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

When: Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Duration: 5 Hours
Fee: CSPs $549; Non-CSPs $599
NOTE: To receive CSP Member Pricing, CSP members, please log in to the CSP Resource Centre before registering or call the office to register 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 Training

Type of Course: ONLINE / ON DEMAND COURSE
Duration: 5 Hours
Fee: CSPs $549; Non-CSPs $599
NOTE: To receive CSP Member Pricing, CSP members please call the office to register 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

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

Residential Decorating Consultant
2024-09-03 18:00 - 21:00
Transform Your Passion for Decorating into a Thriving Career
Ever found yourself:

Helping staging clients with their new homes but need help figuring out where to start?
Seeking to diversify your staging business amidst economic fluctuations?
Assisting friends with home decor for free, simply because you have an eye for design?
Dreaming of turning your passion for decorating into a profitable career?

If you answered “yes” to any of these, our comprehensive decorating program is designed just for you!
Welcome to “Perfecting the Art of Decorating
The Residential Decorating Consultant™ is a 12-hour masterclass crafted to ignite creativity, enhance skills, and empower you to transform spaces as a professional. Whether you are a homeowner wanting to refresh your own home, a seasoned staging professional wanting to make more money, or an aspiring decorator eager to break into the industry, this course is your gateway to success.
Who Should Take This Course?
The skills learned in this program will help practitioners who work with seniors, stagers wanting to improve their portfolio, stagers wishing to help clients after they move, practitioners who work in short/mid-term rental/vacation design, and even those with color certification to expand their decorating skill sets and earning power. The practical, real-world curriculum, garnered from working with clients in their homes, will enable you to work in person and create mood boards or 3D renderings.

Course Objective:
The goal is to give participants the confidence, ability, and understanding to create visually appealing and harmonious living spaces from scratch or using existing furnishings while advising on their subsequent shopping purchases. We discuss the full array of tools, trends, styles, colors, lighting, accessories, art, furniture, and placement. You will understand the fundamental elements of the main design principles, how to solve problems, and how to decorate rooms from scratch and execute complete room makeovers.
What You’ll Gain from This Course
Expert Knowledge:

Learn the fundamentals of interior decorating, from design principles and styles to the latest trends, including the science of design, how to create healing spaces and an approach to whole-house wellness.

Practical Skills:

Learn how to use room planning software for client visualization
Develop the ability to create stunning, functional spaces that meet your client’s needs and preferences on budget

Professional Growth:

Gain the confidence to work with and recommend color, lighting, accessories, and art. Develop the ability to expand your services, attract new clients, and boost your income.

The Decorating Industry is Booming
In recent years, homes have become more than just places to live; they’re sanctuaries, offices, and entertainment hubs. People are also increasingly interested in living and working in healing spaces. These shifts have spurred unprecedented growth in the interior decorating market, with revenues surpassing $28 billion last year alone and a projected 5% annual growth through 2028. Don’t miss your chance to tap into this lucrative market!

Course Overview
Our program covers everything you need to become a successful Residential Decorating Consultant™, including:
Module One: Introduction

The role you play in transforming space.
Trends and design styles
What you need to know about sustainable, eco-friendly & biophilic practices, aging in place & universal design
Learning space planning software tool

Module Two: Onboarding & Space Planning

Onboarding the client, overcoming objections, establishing the budget and conducting the onsite evaluation, measuring correctly
Workflow process, Mastering space planning software
Analyzing the five aspects

Module Three: Design Fundamentals

Key design elements & design principles to make rooms WOW
The Golden Ratio & how to use it for success
Scale, proportion, balance, and rhythm

Module Four: Lighting, Accessories, Mirrors and Art

Creating ambiance with lighting, how to calculate needs
Choosing and placing pillows, accessories, and art
Tablescaping, shelf dressing, and mantles

Module Five: Color and Texture

Understanding the color wheel
Color Theory, Psychology & palettes, Mental Health and color
Balancing & mapping color, texture, patterns
Hands-on color palette exercises

Module Six: Bringing It All Together

Shopping wholesale
Workflow processes
Recipe for outstanding rooms
Final project and presentation

Your Path to Certification and Beyond
By completing the course sessions, homework & final assignments, you will:
∙ Earn the prestigious Residential Decorating Consultant™ designation
∙ Participate in hands-on sessions with certified decorator Christine Rae
∙ Receive a personalized certificate from the CSP International Business Training Academy
∙ Gain access to a wealth of resources, preferred pricing with vendors, and a marketing bonus class to help you secure clients
∙ Preferred pricing for extended learning in Biophilic Design, Universal Design, Aging in Place, Renovation Project Management, Color certification, and Residential Senior Transition and Feng Shui for Living
∙ STAGERS: Earn six credits toward your Master of Real Estate Staging Designation

Ready to Transform Spaces and Lives? Take the First Step Today!
Elevate your skills, expand your business, and turn your passion for decorating into a profitable career. Enroll in “Perfecting the Art of Decorating” now and be part of the next wave of successful decorators. Your future in the quickly expanding decorating industry starts here! Spaces are limited, so secure your spot now!

Need More Information?
Contact us at 1-888-782-4464 for any questions or to learn more about the program.
Note: the instructor reserves the right to change or modify the curriculum without notice.
FEE: $799 CSP’s: $749
DURATION: 12-Hrs. Four x 3-hour sessions
CREDITS: 6 CECs towards Master of Real Estate Staging designation

LIVE TRAINING DATES:
Tuesdays, September 3, 2024 and September 10, 17, 24th
TIME:
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT All Sessions
TRAINER: Christine Rae
This course is also available ON DEMAND here
Register today!
Residential Decorating Consultant™ Course

Business Accelerator Group Coaching Session - CSP Only
2024-09-05 20:30 - 21:30
Thursday, September 5, 2024, 8:30 – 9:30 PM EDT
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 is 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.
