FAQs
What is RESA-PRO™?
RESA-PRO™ is a continuing education program and designation created by the Real Estate Staging Association® (RESA®).
Why was RESA-PRO™ created?
RESA-PRO™ was created to provide home stagers with a means to continue their education and provide an opportunity to earn a higher level designation. A continuing education program and designation creates legitimacy in our industry.
Who governs the RESA-PRO™ designation?
The Real Estate Staging Association governs and regulates the RESA-PRO™ continuing education program and the RESA-PRO™ Designation.
Do I need to buy a RESA® General Membership and a RESA-PRO™ Membership?
No, RESA-PRO™ comes with RESA® membership.
Why am I required to pass the RESA-PRO™ Ethics exam in order to earn my RESA-PRO™ designation?
Real Estate Staging Association® (RESA), as the trade association for the home staging industry, has a responsibility to protect the consumer. Passing the RESA-PRO™ Ethics exam provides further assurance that the RESA® code of ethics is understood.
How long is the RESA-PRO™ Ethics exam?
The RESA-PRO™ Ethics Exam is 20 questions. You need an minimum score of 90% in order to pass. You may refer to the RESA-PRO™ Ethics Class PDF file when taking the exam. You have 45 minutes to take the exam.
What if I don’t pass the Ethics exam?
You will be allowed to re-take the test after 24 hours.
Should I take a core or beginning home staging training class or can I just do RESA-PRO™?
All home stagers can earn their RESA-PRO™. However, RESA-PRO™ shouldn’t replace core training as RESA® is not a core home staging training provider. We are a trade association governing and regulating a continuing education program and the RESA-PRO™ Designation. There are many options for core training. For a list of organizations that have been pre-screened visit RESA®
I have to renew my RESA® membership in 4 months for $120.00 (for 1-year), if I decide to earn my RESA-PRO™, what happens to my membership?
If you do RESA-PRO™ now, you won’t renew your existing membership. You will now have the RESA-PRO™ designation which includes 2-years of RESA® membership. We just convert your membership into RESA-PRO™. Whatever time you have left on your current RESA® membership we will add on to your RESA-PRO™ membership. So, instead of renewing your RESA-PRO™ in 2-years you will renew in 2-years plus however many months were left on your pre-existing membership.
Is there a payment plan for the classes I am mandated to take?
Payment plans are not available. The Staging Principles and Business Skills range from $100-$325. The Elective classes range from $29-$99. So the very least you would pay is $229 for 2-years of education and the highest would be $749. RESA® recognizes the need to provide quality continuing education at affordable rates. From time to time providers may run specials for classes as well in an effort to keep costs down.
Once I have passed the RESA-PRO™ Ethics exam what classes do I have to take?
You have 2-years to complete:
1 Staging Principles Class
1 Business Skills Class
1 Elective Class
Note: The Ethics class and exam in addition to maintaining the business and insurance requirements are mandatory every 2-years to renew the designation.
After 4 consecutive years of being a RESA-PRO™, you are required to take 1 continuing education class in any category, plus the ethics class.
There is a variety of Staging Principles, Business Skills and Elective Classes to select. You choose which classes to take based on what you need in your business.
How does my continuing education credits get reported or tracked?
When you purchase your classes through the www.EducatingHomeStagers.com website we have record of each class purchased. We will attach these records to your RESA account and profile. Always keep your receipts just in case. If you purchase a class from a provider they will have to submit your information to RESA so you can get credits.
I have been in business for a long time. Why do I need to take more classes to keep my RESA-PRO™ current?
RESA-PRO™ is about providing excellence and professionalism in staging. As the staging profession continues to grow, new staging techniques, business practices and issues will arise that will be addressed through continuing education This is another way to communicate to your clients you take your business seriously and continue to learn and grow as a business person. After 4 consecutive years of being a RESA-PRO™ you are only required to take 1 continuing education class in any category of your choice, plus the ethics class, in addition to maintaining the business and insurance requirements.
Can I take the continueing education courses if I am NOT a RESA-PRO™?
Absolutely! Continuing education for everyone. However, if you choose to earn your RESA-PRO™ at time time, the courses you took before you earned your RESA-PRO™ will NOT count for your requirements to renew your designation. To renew your RESA-PRO™ designation you must take the continuing education courses during your RESA-PRO™ term.
My business partner and I have a company membership with RESA®. Can we still do RESA-PRO™?
Absolutely! We will convert your membership from a company membership to two individual RESA-PRO™ memberships. You will each pay the fee for RESA-PRO™ and take the Ethics Class and exam separately.
My business partner and I have a company membership with RESA®. Can we take ONE RESA-PRO™ ethics exam?
NO. RESA-PRO™ is an individual designation, based on individual results, commitments and ethics. You must each take your own exam, pay your individual fees and make the mandatory requirements based on your own merit.
Do you offer a discount on the RESA-PRO™ fee for companies?
No. RESA-PRO™ is based on individual testing and it is an individual designation. Please note: RESA® general memberships are $120 for 1-year. RESA-PRO™ is $180 for 2-years. As you can see, you are getting an additional year of membership for only $60, plus the RESA-PRO™ designation.
I am not a RESA® member can I still earn my RESA-PRO™?
Yes. Non RESA® members may earn their RESA-PRO™ for $225. This includes 2- years RESA membership. When you renew in 2-years you will renew at $180.
How do I renew my RESA-PRO™?
When it comes time to renew you will get a renewal letter via email. It will request that you provide proof of completing the continuing education requirements. This can be with your receipt or certificate of completion provided to you from the training provider. You will fax your receipts or certificates of completion to RESA-HQ at 916-273-7736.