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