New View Home Staging Blog

This past Thursday, in Kitchener, ON we had another great group of 5 agents complete the one day program PROTECTING YOUR CLIENT'S EQUITY WITH STAGING, and earn the designation of CSP Elite Affiliate Realtor.

This program was co-designed by Christine Rae, founder of both Canadian and Certified Staging Professionals, along with Terrylynn Fisher, a California realtor with more than 30 years experience.  It is aimed at increasing a real estate professional's knowledge of staging, to be able to confidently speak about the benefits to their clients, and guide them towards maximizing the equity in their properties when selling.

The class provides statistics, tips and techniques, marketing and listing package information, a web presence, and so much more.

The program is still in its infancy and realtors going through it are able to promote their new designation as being one of only a few in their area.  However, testimonials have been huge, and include Sam McDadi, one of ReMax Canada's top realtors who earlier this year became the only agent world-wide to have an entire team (20 plus members) of CSP Elite Affiliates.

One of the most exciting elements of my class last Thursday though was that an agent travelled over 300 kms (200 miles) from Rochester NY to attend the Kitchener ON class.  There wasn't an upcoming date in her area and she realized the marketing power this was going to offer her, that at least for the time being would not be offered by anyone else. 

Classes run periodically in many cities, but we're also pleased to present to a groups within specific offices, so get a group together and we'll come to you!

If you'd like more information about the CSP Elite Affiliate program for realtors, go to www.cspelite.com or call 1-888-STAGING, OR email me directly at christine@newviewhomestaging.ca

The December class of the CSP ELITE AGENT Designation is scheduled for Tuesday, December 8th, for realtors in Kitchener-Waterloo, and Cambridge. 
 
The Elite Agent designation is designed to increase understanding and marketability of real estate staging; to provide a realtor with better opportunities to differentiate their services from that of their peers through a proven strategic process; and to have an improved listing package with statistics, articles, DVDs plus an abundance of information for sellers.
 
CSP Elite Agents will be affiliated with one of the most respected names in the staging industry worldwide, Certified Staging Professionals, and will have increased exposure through the CSP website, use of recognizable logos and artwork and access to CSP Elite Stagers.  
 
After completing the one-day workshop, you will also receive a voucher for the full value of the CE Network tutorial for Professional Home Staging to earn CE credits.
 
If you have any questions about CSP Elite or upcoming classes please get in touch with me directly, or visit www.cspelite.com

Kitchener-Waterloo Home Stager, Christine Bird of New View Home Staging, is helping take the home staging industry to a new level of awareness.

Home Staging has emerged as one of the most important and influential components of the selling process that remains within the seller's control.  "Location can't be changed and price has a range driven by the market, but how the house is viewed is completely up to the seller," Bird says. 

And how the house is viewed directly impacts the sale price.  Buyers will pay more for a home that's move-in ready.  They no longer want to tackle the challenges of a fixer-upper, and if they do, it will be reflected in their offer.  Buyers are busy and they're educated.  They're frugal and yet expect more for their money.

So Christine Bird is challenging the realtors themselves to assist home sellers realize their best opportunities for protecting their equity through professional home staging.  As a Canadian Certified Staging Professional, she is instructing the North American-wide CSP ELITE AGENT Designation at the local-level.  Realtors completing the designation will gain a better understanding of home staging and have the tools available to promote it more effectively to their clients.  Home sellers, working with a CSP Elite Agent, will have the confidence and trust in knowing they are being well served and their biggest asset - their home - will be market-ready and competitive. 

Home Staging is an extremely effective marketing tool, and it's here to stay.  Buyers have embraced it because it reflects their lifestyle and eases the transition to a new home.  Sellers and realtors need to understand how to help the buyer make that connection.  CSP Elite Agents will be the recognized frontrunners in their field by doing just that.

Canadian Certified Staging Professionals, CCSP ^TM, was founded in Niagara by Christine Rae, and is one of the most widely recognized and respected names in the industry the world over.  Her groundbreaking training programs have advanced the careers of thousands of home stagers internationally, and she is now offering realtors the opportunity to gain more insight into the evolution of staging over the past three decades, and its invaluable contribution to the home selling process today.

New View Home Staging is owned and operated by Christine Bird, CCSP^TM.  Located in Waterloo, she regularly travels throughout Southwestern Ontario working with home sellers and realtors to enhance and improve a home's marketability through pre-listing consultations, showcasing and staging.  Christine's strong background in business and a passion for real estate have propelled her company to one of the most sought out home staging names in the area.

"I am very excited to be offering this innovative training program to realtors in Southwestern Ontario on behalf of CCSP^TM.   I hope to advance their businesses by furthering their understanding of mine, and in fact that of all professional home stagers," she said.

To contact Christine Bird email christine@newviewhomestaging.ca, call 519-505-0892 or visit New View Home Staging's website at www.newviewhomestaging.ca.

Realtors interested in learning more about CSP Elite designation, registering for a local class or finding a CSP Elite Stager in their area can contact CSP by calling 1-888-STAGING or visiting www.cspelite.com.