Online Staging Course

The majority of courses require classroom attendance.  The Accredited Home-Staging Specialist training course (AHS) is however available both in classrooms as well as online.

Is Staging Governed?

Currently there is no state or federal regulations governing the home staging and anyone can therefore be a home stager – the home seller, the real estate agent or a professional staging company. So while you don't actually need formal training to stage a home, a good quality home staging course will make you more knowledge and therefore more confident when it comes to helping a client. Look for a staging course that is offered or endorsed by a large national body such as the National Association of Realtors® or RealtyU®, the largest career development company in the real estate industry.

What Are “Staged Homes”?

A “staged home” is a house that has gone through the process of “home staging” – basically a process of glamorizing the look of a house or a home by presenting it in an optimal light to make it a more marketable home for sale and give it the ability to sell for a higher price.

Can Home Sellers Stage Their Own Homes?

Yes, of course. However today’s average home sellers are not equipped to stage a home for sale without assistance and this is where a real estate professional, a staging specialist or staging company can help.

What Staging Course Should I Take?

There are many home staging training courses – some good and some less effective. Some home staging classes can be a three or five days in length and teach you all the aspects on becoming a professional stager, while there are other staging classes that are one day and can make you knowledgeable about the home staging process in general.

Popular Staging Designations include:

Accredited Home-Staging Specialist     (AHS)
Accredited Staging Professional           (ASP)
Certified Staging Professional              (CSP)
Certified Staging Specialist                  (CSS)
Certified Professional Home Stager     (HSR)
Home Staging Expert                           (HSE)

Length of Staging Training

Generally speaking home staging can be taught relatively easily and quickly by getting an understanding of the basic concepts. By understanding the principles of staging, examining the unique differences between the interior and exterior as well as having access to the resources and sub contractors, most real estate agents can become a staging specialist in one day.

For more information on home staging courses visit www.StagingSpecialist.com or click here to get your home staging designation online.