The Realtor and Home Stager Resource Guide: Tools, Organizations and Links to Know
Whether you’re helping a seller declutter before their first showing or managing a warehouse’s worth of staging inventory, the right resources make your job a whole lot easier. We’ve rounded up the organizations, tools and links that real estate professionals and home stagers turn to, including some helpful guidance on using storage as part of your workflow.
Professional Associations for education, networking and credibility:
National Association of Realtors
The largest trade association for real estate professionals in the country. NAR offers continuing education, ethics standards, market research and advocacy resources that keep agents informed and connected.
Real Estate Staging Association
The go-to trade association for professional home stagers. RESA offers certification pathways, a stager directory, networking events and annual research on the real impact staging has on home sales.
International Association of Home Staging Professionals
A global staging community with training programs, certification and a directory that connects stagers with real estate agents.
Accredited Staging Professional
The original and most recognized home staging certification program. ASP courses cover staging techniques, how to work with real estate agents and how to build a staging business from the ground up.
Staging Studio
Online staging training with a strong focus on the business side. Covers client consultations, pricing your services, and building a profitable, sustainable staging operation.
For market data, research and support:
NAR Research & Statistics
Current housing market data, buyer profile reports and home sales statistics. Useful for setting realistic expectations with clients and backing up your pricing recommendations.
RESA Annual Home Staging Industry Report
RESA’s yearly research consistently shows that staged homes sell faster and for more money than non-staged homes. This is the data to share when a seller asks, “Is staging really worth it?”
Zillow Research
Housing trends, buyer behavior data and market forecasts updated regularly. A helpful resource for understanding what today’s buyers are actually looking for when they walk through a home.
Sortly
An inventory management app that’s especially useful for home stagers managing pieces across multiple storage units and active listings. You can photograph, tag and track every item in your collection.
One More Resource: Guardian Storage
Speaking of storage, we’re right here when you need us. At Guardian Storage, we work with Realtors and home stagers across Pennsylvania, Colorado and West Virginia, and we’ve built our locations with professional use in mind.
Climate-controlled units protect staging inventory from temperature and humidity damage. Drive-up access makes loading and unloading furniture fast and easy. Month-to-month leases give clients the flexibility they need during transitions. And the Guardian Storage app with Nokē Smart Entry means you can access your unit quickly, even on your busiest showing day.
We also offer a free moving truck at participating locations, a nice perk when you’re moving staging furniture from property to property.
Ready to get started?
Find a location near you, stop by, or give us a call at 1-888-373-7368. We’d love to be part of your next successful closing.
