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Stagers getting MORE training, What a great idea

I had the great pleasure this week to be able to travel down to the SF Bay Area to present Christine Rae with the RESA Staging Industry Innovator of the Year Award. I was able to surprise Christine with the presentation and she was gracious enough to allow me to address her class for a few minutes regarding the benefits of RESA and why its important to support your trade association.

What an amazing surprise when I walked in the room and saw, Lori Polk, Maureen Bray, Lachelle Johnson, Kym Hough, Lisa Dickson (stager idol finalist) and Terrylynn Fisher.

I wanted to point out that ALL of these wonderful smart women have taken previous staging training and were back for more. I also wanted to point out that Kym Hough is a stager that makes a six figure income and she still finds worth in seeking out further education.

RESA will be launching a Continuing Education Program for existing stagers in the next few months. We will have short but affordable courses so stagers can keep adding to their arsenal of knowledge. The courses are being created by some amazing staging training providers. We have a list of 23 different courses to choose from. After you take one or two you may just want to take the entire program from the training provider, which is always a good idea.

Kudos to all of you for sharpening your tools!!

Posted by Shell Brodnax- President/CEO- RESA on 02/22/2008 02:31 PM

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18 Comments on Stagers getting MORE training, What a great idea

Wow! Shell I cant wait to see what classes are being offered! Lovi- lovi- is my graphic- I lovi- lovi what you are doing!

02/22/2008 03:49 PM

by Marci Toliver, Anderson, SC/ Spartanburg/Greenville SC/ Home Staging (First Impressions)

Sounds interesting Shell. Will the courses be offered in cities across Canada and the U.S. or will they be distance education type programs?

02/22/2008 03:49 PM

by Charlene Storozuk - Burlington Ontario Home Stager (Dezigner Digz)

Shell- I must say that it's been so nice seeing so much of you lately, from the RESA roundtable that was just last month, to earlier this week when you presented Christine with her award! I love that RESA will be introducing a continuing education for stagers. Realtors have the opportunity and I think it's great that we will as well. I think it's so important to keep up with trends and sharpen our skills with our peers... it really shows that we are beginning to set standards within our industry. Maybe, like Realtors earn DRE credits, we could earn some type of credits as well? *oooh*

Aloha,

Lachelle

02/22/2008 05:46 PM

by Lachelle Johnson, CSP, RESA, ASPM (Aloha Staging, San Leandro, Alameda County, California)

This is GREAT news, Shell!! I can't wait to see the courses offered. Thank you for all of the hard work that you do for our industry!

02/22/2008 06:00 PM

by Tracy Moses~Redefining LUXE~Staging ~ Redesign (Redefining LUXE)

Shell, you forgot me girlfriend! Remember... we hugged... I am so, so very sad ;) You need to add me to the list on your Blog. And, yes, what a wonderful experience it was to have Christine there, let alone, all the other experienced professional stagers. I just didn't want to leave.

02/22/2008 06:18 PM

by Lori Kim Polk, Sacramento Area Home Staging (Artful Journey Designs and Staging : Stager)

Can't wait to see what classes are offered - although I will probably take all of them. I would like to take another staging course as well just trying to figure out which one....

02/22/2008 08:28 PM

by Sandra Hughes-Redesigned Spaces-Virginia Redesigned Spaces - Fairfax County, VA (Redesigned Spaces - Northern Virginia)

Yes Lachelle, the classes will be worth credits and we will have a Cont. Ed. Designation that you can earn. Courses will be online and affordable.

02/22/2008 09:23 PM

by Shell Brodnax- President/CEO- RESA (Real Estate Staging Association)

Lori, I see that I appologize you were in my heart and mind but not my fingers!! I am so sorry!!

02/22/2008 09:40 PM

by Shell Brodnax- President/CEO- RESA (Real Estate Staging Association)

Can't wait to see what you come up with. This is much needed in the industry.

02/22/2008 09:44 PM

by Cindy Bryant~Houston's Home Staging & Home Stagers By Redesign Etc.~RESA~ASHSR (Redesign Etc., Inc.-Texas)

Shell,

It was great to see you this week as well, and to witness your presenting the Staging Innovator of the Year award to Christine. I was honored to be in the company of such talented and experienced stagers in this CSP class ~ it is a great testament that we can always learn more to sharpen our skills. Now I'm looking forward to learning more about RESA's online continuing ed classes! Thank you for all that you're doing for our industry!

02/22/2008 10:36 PM

by Maureen Bray - Home Stager - Room Solutions Staging Portland OR (Room Solutions - Staging that Sells Portland Homes!)

Continuing ed courses will be a great thing... and wow, conveniently online too! I'm looking forward to hearing more about the courses that will be offered.

02/23/2008 12:17 AM

by Lisa Sherman ~ Interior Aura.. Certified Home Stager & Redesiger - Salem, OR (Interior Aura)

Comment by Shell Brodnax- RESA:

"Yes Lachelle, the classes will be worth credits and we will have a Cont. Ed. Designation that you can earn. Courses will be online and affordable."

FANTASTIC!! I love love LOVE it!

Aloha,

Lachelle

02/23/2008 12:51 AM

by Lachelle Johnson, CSP, RESA, ASPM (Aloha Staging, San Leandro, Alameda County, California)

Thanks for bringing it up. The wonder of the class was the experience in the room, the humility of the participants and the skill level from which to learn more from each other. The property we staged was a truly great sample of what Realtors are up against on a daily basis, and it is phenomenal...we are waiting for an offer. Thanks for coming and for doing all you do.

02/23/2008 01:18 AM

by Terrylynn Fisher Realtor-Live Green, Live Smart Trainer (Diablo Realty-Buy Stage Sell www.StagersLIST.com)

Thank you Shell. I truly hope that you feel appreciated for ALL that you do to promote our industry. You are amazing ;)

02/23/2008 12:27 PM

by Lori Kim Polk, Sacramento Area Home Staging (Artful Journey Designs and Staging : Stager)

Shell,

It was great to see so many seasoned veterans finding value in additional education. I had such a great time getting to know everyone and learning from their experiences. I think it is great that RESA is going to start continuing education so that it is available for all stagers, but I also think it is important to note that CSP alumni have access to great continuing education programs issued through CSP via online training. The classes vary in topic and are presented by experts in each area or niche of staging. CSP's can also gain designations based on experience and numbers of continuing education credits achieved.

Keep up the good work,

Lisa

02/23/2008 04:20 PM

by Lisa Dickson CSP, RESA, IRIS, ODDAA, IDS (Decorating in a Day Corporation)

This is awesome news...can't wait to hear details. We can never learn too much!

02/23/2008 05:51 PM

by Abby Reilly; NW Atlanta Home Stager (ALR Home Staging and Showcasing, LLC)

Looking forward to the upcoming classes! Education from peers and industry leaders is one of the best investments an entrepreneur will make! Thank god for RESA & AR!

02/24/2008 04:18 PM

by Dawna Graham, River City ReDesign (River City ReDesign Inc.)

This is GREAT Shell! I can't wait to see the classes offered and truly feel there is a need for continuing education for our industry - especially as it is growing so rapidly. Thank you for all the hard work you do!

02/25/2008 06:39 AM

by Tracy Moses~Redefining LUXE~Staging ~ Redesign (Redefining LUXE)

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