Masters

CSP International™ Masters of Real Estate Staging

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What Does It Mean?

CSP International™ Staging Business Training Academy is college for stagers; its life work has been and continues to be for the betterment of education and experience providing a stronger, higher skilled, more respected professional to be valued in an embryonic industry. People always look for “what is in it for me”; the reasons for advancing your education are varied; personal, emotional and financial. It may include career advancement, acknowledgement of achievement, status; to substantiate increased rates, skill development and also the love of learning. It denotes to your clients that you have developed your competencies; makes you more valuable, differentiates you from your competition AND helps drive the economy!

Who Said So?

When asked about the value of continued education Professor John Ramsey said credentials are about setting you apart, make you more employable, more valuable and knowledgeable. Strong credentials trigger the magical feeling of achievement; weak or no credentials are reminders of poor advice, money problems, bad decisions, wasted time and frustrations.

Why Apply?

The award recognizes achievement of work in the field. This level cannot be attained without being a foot soldier first. It is an internationally recognized symbol of achievement and excellence for you to leverage in your marketing message to your clients and the media. In a non regulated industry CSP International™ Staging Business Training Academy has provided a platform for all stagers to declare, regardless of non regulation, they value and have continued skill learning to an advanced level.

Who Is Eligible?

ANY staging professional in the world, regardless of affiliation, with two or more years experience in the field, a stellar reputation, excellent portfolio, references and who achieves the educational requirements set out as a measurement of skills, knowledge, abilities and competencies.

Achieving International Masters™ status provides the designate:

Invitations to exclusive CSP International™ Inner Circle Events
A two year license to display CSP International™ Masters of Real Estate Staging logo on all marketing material as a symbol of achievement
CSP International™ membership privileges including exclusive marketing advantages, such as the award winning Staging Magazine, Preferred Pricing Partnership programs, and more!

How Much?

CSP® Masters is not a program, it is a mark of distinction for experience!
We do believe however that educational achievement is priceless!

Applicants need to have earned 28 Continuing Education credits (see below)
CSP® Graduates’ application fee is waived.
Non CSP’s are required to complete an equivalency exam; fee $25

Example of Course Credits:

Certified EcoProfessional 4 CEU
Certified Color Consultant 4 CEU
Residential Renovation Project Manager 4 CEU
Attend Resa Convention 3 CEU (allowed once per submission)
R.E.S.A Pro 1 CEU
Credit will be assessed for past relevant experience / education

Remember education is an investment in yourself and your business and is a legitimate business expense. The only thing more expensive than education is not getting one. The income differential empowers you to make choices to enrich your life. Unlike many things we buy, education appreciates in value. There is a statistic which states every $1 spent on a college education produces $34.85 increased lifetime income.

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How do stagers earn the CSP International™ Masters of Real Estate Staging Designation?

CSP graduates education and certification process provides entrance acceptanceNon CSP® graduates are required to achieve 75% or more in the Equivalency Exam

CSP graduates must maintain their membership to retain the designation, and Non CSP graduates pay a $225 non-refundable processing fee which also provides a one year membership to the Academy and one year subscription to the award winning Staging Magazine.

All delegates are required to complete the application for International Masters Designation
providing proof of the following requirements:

Two years consistent experience in a staging business
Three professional references
Five client testimonials
A professional portfolio with 10 staging projects
Sign Code of Ethics (After completion of the Ethics Course)
Proof of 28 CSP International™ approved CEU

Register for the Masters Equivalency Exam

Is Staging Certification Necessary?

The home staging industry is unregulated and there is no “governing and regulating association”. Don’t let this alarm or dissuade you from pursing your dream. The Home Inspection industry is non- regulated also, in fact many industries are rooted in non-regulation. What it means is simply anyone can say they are a stager and anyone can provide a training course, online or in person………….. without ever having staged a home! Shocking isn’t it? We believe as a new business starting out you need as much ammunition and information as possible to position you as an expert instead of a newbie. Certification for a stager is as vital as a license is to a real estate agent.

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HIGH PRAISE

“If you are looking to start your own staging business or want to get into the industry, CSP is what you are looking for! Christine Rae has developed a stellar turnkey program for anyone who is serious about this business.”

Stephanie Matthews
“Having gone through my first CSP training class years ago, and then taking a refresher class recently, I still feel that you cannot get a better staging education than CSP.”

Robin LeVine
Yesterday I was listening to and reviewing some of the information from the “FastTrack Business Package”, it occurred to me how much thought went into putting this package together. I felt I needed to say Thank You to you and your Team. All the information taught in the class and provided in this package has given me the confidence I need to start this new chapter in my life.

Cynthia Delve
CCSP Victoria, BC