Orlando, FL – November 28, 2011 – Christine Rae, President of CSP International Business Training Academy, a home staging certification and Real Estate Strategy company, recently published an article on her website (http://www.stagingtraining.com) noting that there is no better investment a home staging professional can make than in him or herself. The article, titled “Home Staging 101: Are You Investing in Yourself?” provides three tangible ways for business owners to invest in themselves.

Christine writes, “While investing into a mutual fund or a stock may net you a 10% return if you’re lucky, resources that you invest in your own knowledge and education will repay you hundreds, if not thousands, of times over.”

Certified Staging Professionals trains home stagers through a comprehensive course of study that includes 3 days in a classroom, 4 weeks of home study and 6 weeks of hands-on market coaching. CSP is also a resource for Realtors and home sellers to find and hire graduates of this highly accredited staging education program, for assisting them in successfully closing their real estate sale.

The entire article can be found at http://www.stagingtraining.com/articles/home-staging-101-are-you-investing-in-yourself.php

To learn more about Christine Rae and Certified Staging Professionals, please visit http://www.stagingtraining.com.

About CSP International™ Business Training Academy: 

CSP began as the brainchild of its founder and president, Christine Rae. A long-time corporate executive, Christine began with the CSP program and a goal of bringing her penchant for high standards and business ethics, together with her knowledge of design and the real estate industry to an industry without a map. Her own extensive training came from across North America including New York City, California, Texas and the Carolinas.  From her research Christine knew there was a need for a distinctly different approach to staging. Growing from one course to a complete school with several physical locations and 15 well trained instructors, the CSP program is the leading global source for finding highly trained stagers and is the primary destination for anyone wanting to become a stager, it is the company more real estate agents turn to, on behalf of their clients. They are a Canadian success story for sure but no longer strictly Canadian having expanded to the United States in 2006 and Australia in 2009.  The program has been translated into Mandarin; Global license opportunities currently under review include China, Germany and France.

About the CSP® designation: 

The CSP® designation is recognized by real estate professionals, builders, home stagers, decorators and home sellers for its brand reputation of excellence. The designation identifies home staging consultants who have achieved certification in the staging industry which included quality hands-on training with vigorous testing, apprenticeship, business process and ethics.

About Christine Rae:

Christine Rae, founder and president of the CSP International™ Business Training Academy, is well-known and well-respected for her work in the Real Estate Staging industry, author of Home Staging for Dummies, a small business growth expert, international speaker, trainer and developer of EcoStaging® Her passion for staging, décor, the green movement and successful entrepreneurial ventures is satisfied with her desire to help people.  Her talents are reflected in the success of the Academy. Christine’s dedication to excellence has developed CSP into an international success and into more than a training program – the CSP International Academy is a sustainable resource for continuing education, professionalism & a support network to its graduates.

Orlando, FL – November 22, 2011 – Christine Rae, President of CSP International Business Training Academy, a staging certification and Real Estate Strategy company, recently published a blog on her website (http://www.stagingtraining.com) discussing the importance of working smart, not simply working hard. The blog, titled “Home Staging Success: It’s not About Working Hard—It’s About Working Smart,” helps readers understand the value of seeking knowledge and understanding of the home staging industry.

Christine writes, “Working smart in the home staging industry means having a plan. It means developing the flair, the knowledge, and the right approach to marketing. Ultimately, it can mean a six figure income and the lifestyle you have always desired.”

Certified Staging Professionals trains home stagers through a comprehensive course of study that includes 3 days in a classroom, 4 weeks of home study and 6 weeks of hands-on market coaching. CSP is also a resource for Realtors and home sellers to find and hire graduates of this highly accredited staging education program, for assisting them in successfully closing their real estate sale.

The entire blog can be found at http://www.stagingtraining.com/blog/home-staging-success-its-not-about-working-hard-its-about-working-smart.php

To learn more about Christine Rae and Certified Staging Professionals, please visit http://www.stagingtraining.com.

About CSP International™ Business Training Academy: 

CSP began as the brainchild of its founder and president, Christine Rae. A long-time corporate executive, Christine began with the CSP program and a goal of bringing her penchant for high standards and business ethics, together with her knowledge of design and the real estate industry to an industry without a map. Her own extensive training came from across North America including New York City, California, Texas and the Carolinas.  From her research Christine knew there was a need for a distinctly different approach to staging. Growing from one course to a complete school with several physical locations and 15 well trained instructors, the CSP program is the leading global source for finding highly trained stagers and is the primary destination for anyone wanting to become a stager, it is the company more real estate agents turn to, on behalf of their clients. They are a Canadian success story for sure but no longer strictly Canadian having expanded to the United States in 2006 and Australia in 2009.  The program has been translated into Mandarin; Global license opportunities currently under review include China, Germany and France.

About the CSP® designation: 

The CSP® designation is recognized by real estate professionals, builders, home stagers, decorators and home sellers for its brand reputation of excellence. The designation identifies home staging consultants who have achieved certification in the staging industry which included quality hands-on training with vigorous testing, apprenticeship, business process and ethics.

About Christine Rae:

Christine Rae, founder and president of the CSP International™ Business Training Academy, is well-known and well-respected for her work in the Real Estate Staging industry, author of Home Staging for Dummies, a small business growth expert, international speaker, trainer and developer of EcoStaging® Her passion for staging, décor, the green movement and successful entrepreneurial ventures is satisfied with her desire to help people.  Her talents are reflected in the success of the Academy. Christine’s dedication to excellence has developed CSP into an international success and into more than a training program – the CSP International Academy is a sustainable resource for continuing education, professionalism & a support network to its graduates.

Orlando, FL – November 11, 2011 – Christine Rae, President of CSP International Business Training Academy, a Home Staging Training and Real Estate Strategy company, recently published an article on her website (http://www.stagingtraining.com) about when a seller should best list their property as on the market. The article, titled “Home Staging AND the day of the week you list your house is important – choose wisely!” discusses a study that found that houses listed as for sale on a Friday were more likely to be toured by interested buyers, and also more likely to sell within 90 days of being listed.

Christine writes, “It stands to reason that the most-recently listed properties will be freshest in the memories of potential buyers… something that’s listed on a Monday will have pushed back from page one by the end of the week, and that’s when more people are looking at the sites.

Certified Staging Professionals trains home stagers through a comprehensive course of study that includes 3 days in a classroom, 4 weeks of home study and 6 weeks of hands-on market coaching. CSP is also a resource for Realtors and home sellers to find and hire graduates of this highly accredited staging education program, for assisting them in successfully closing their real estate sale.

The entire article can be found at http://www.stagingtraining.com/articles/home-staging-and-the-day-of-the-week-you-list-your-house-is-important-–-choose-wisely.php

To learn more about Christine Rae and Certified Staging Professionals, please visit http://www.stagingtraining.com.

About CSP International™ Business Training Academy: 

CSP began as the brainchild of its founder and president, Christine Rae. A long-time corporate executive, Christine began with the CSP program and a goal of bringing her penchant for high standards and business ethics, together with her knowledge of design and the real estate industry to an industry without a map. Her own extensive training came from across North America including New York City, California, Texas and the Carolinas.  From her research Christine knew there was a need for a distinctly different approach to staging. Growing from one course to a complete school with several physical locations and 15 well trained instructors, the CSP program is the leading global source for finding highly trained stagers and is the primary destination for anyone wanting to become a stager, it is the company more real estate agents turn to, on behalf of their clients. They are a Canadian success story for sure but no longer strictly Canadian having expanded to the United States in 2006 and Australia in 2009.  The program has been translated into Mandarin; Global license opportunities currently under review include China, Germany and France.

About the CSP® designation: 

The CSP® designation is recognized by real estate professionals, builders, home stagers, decorators and home sellers for its brand reputation of excellence. The designation identifies home staging consultants who have achieved certification in the staging industry which included quality hands-on training with vigorous testing, apprenticeship, business process and ethics.

About Christine Rae:

Christine Rae, founder and president of the CSP International™ Business Training Academy, is well-known and well-respected for her work in the Real Estate Staging industry, author of Home Staging for Dummies, a small business growth expert, international speaker, trainer and developer of EcoStaging® Her passion for staging, décor, the green movement and successful entrepreneurial ventures is satisfied with her desire to help people.  Her talents are reflected in the success of the Academy. Christine’s dedication to excellence has developed CSP into an international success and into more than a training program – the CSP International Academy is a sustainable resource for continuing education, professionalism & a support network to its graduates.

Orlando, FL – November 8, 2011 – Christine Rae, President of CSP International Business Training Academy, a Home Staging Training and Real Estate Strategy company, recently published a blog on her website (http://www.stagingtraining.com) about the importance of long-term planning in business development. The blog titled “CSP International Business Training Academy Teaches Important Long-Term Entrepreneurial Skills” references an interview with famed entrepreneur Robert Kiyosaki, who claims that most entrepreneurs are more interested in building themselves a job, as opposed to a sustainable business with longer-lasting prospects.

Christine writes, “What should be more important is establishing a strong business base. That way, they can not only be in charge of their own futures, but they will also be boosting the economy by generating more jobs than just their own.”

Certified Staging Professionals trains home stagers through a comprehensive course of study that includes 3 days in a classroom, 4 weeks of home study and 6 weeks of hands-on market coaching. CSP is also a resource for Realtors and home sellers to find and hire graduates of this highly accredited staging education program, for assisting them in successfully closing their real estate sale.

The entire blog can be found at http://www.stagingtraining.com/blog/real-estate-market-data-were-in-the-real-estate-business-not-decorating.php

To learn more about Christine Rae and Certified Staging Professionals, please visit http://www.stagingtraining.com.

About CSP International™ Business Training Academy:

CSP began as the brainchild of its founder and president, Christine Rae. A long-time corporate executive, Christine began with the CSP program and a goal of bringing her penchant for high standards and business ethics, together with her knowledge of design and the real estate industry to an industry without a map. Her own extensive training came from across North America including New York City, California, Texas and the Carolinas.  From her research Christine knew there was a need for a distinctly different approach to staging. Growing from one course to a complete school with several physical locations and 15 well trained instructors, the CSP program is the leading global source for finding highly trained stagers and is the primary destination for anyone wanting to become a stager, it is the company more real estate agents turn to, on behalf of their clients. They are a Canadian success story for sure but no longer strictly Canadian having expanded to the United States in 2006 and Australia in 2009.  The program has been translated into Mandarin; Global license opportunities currently under review include China, Germany and France.

About the CSP® designation:

The CSP® designation is recognized by real estate professionals, builders, home stagers, decorators and home sellers for its brand reputation of excellence. The designation identifies home staging consultants who have achieved certification in the staging industry which included quality hands-on training with vigorous testing, apprenticeship, business process and ethics.

About Christine Rae:

Christine Rae, founder and president of the CSP International™ Business Training Academy, is well-known and well-respected for her work in the Real Estate Staging industry, author of Home Staging for Dummies, a small business growth expert, international speaker, trainer and developer of EcoStaging® Her passion for staging, décor, the green movement and successful entrepreneurial ventures is satisfied with her desire to help people.  Her talents are reflected in the success of the Academy. Christine’s dedication to excellence has developed CSP into an international success and into more than a training program – the CSP International Academy is a sustainable resource for continuing education, professionalism & a support network to its graduates.

Orlando, FL – November 7, 2011 – Christine Rae, President of CSP International Business Training Academy, a Home Staging Training and Real Estate Strategy company, recently published an article on her website (http://www.stagingtraining.com) about how hyper-particular skills are more useful than broad abilities nowadays, and how CSP students gain those kind of useful, niche skills. The article, titled “The Three Golden Rules of Niche Marketing” discusses three major requirements for successful niche marketing, and how the CSP program adheres to all of them, thereby producing home stagers with very useful skills to assist sellers.

Christine writes, “Regardless of how the housing market is doing, people are always going to be selling property, and so those people are always going to be looking for the strongest competitive edge to do so. The stagers who go through the CSP program have that unique skill and expertise to offer, and there is an established track record that shows that it is ultimately helpful to property sellers.”

Certified Staging Professionals trains home stagers through a comprehensive course of study that includes 3 days in a classroom, 4 weeks of home study and 6 weeks of hands-on market coaching. CSP is also a resource for Realtors and home sellers to find and hire graduates of this highly accredited staging education program, for assisting them in successfully closing their real estate sale.

The entire article can be found at http://www.stagingtraining.com/articles/the-three-golden-rules-of-niche-marketing.php

To learn more about Christine Rae and Certified Staging Professionals, please visit http://www.stagingtraining.com.

About CSP International™ Business Training Academy:

CSP began as the brainchild of its founder and president, Christine Rae. A long-time corporate executive, Christine began with the CSP program and a goal of bringing her penchant for high standards and business ethics, together with her knowledge of design and the real estate industry to an industry without a map. Her own extensive training came from across North America including New York City, California, Texas and the Carolinas.  From her research Christine knew there was a need for a distinctly different approach to staging. Growing from one course to a complete school with several physical locations and 15 well trained instructors, the CSP program is the leading global source for finding highly trained stagers and is the primary destination for anyone wanting to become a stager, it is the company more real estate agents turn to, on behalf of their clients. They are a Canadian success story for sure but no longer strictly Canadian having expanded to the United States in 2006 and Australia in 2009.  The program has been translated into Mandarin; Global license opportunities currently under review include China, Germany and France.

About the CSP® designation:

The CSP® designation is recognized by real estate professionals, builders, home stagers, decorators and home sellers for its brand reputation of excellence. The designation identifies home staging consultants who have achieved certification in the staging industry which included quality hands-on training with vigorous testing, apprenticeship, business process and ethics.

About Christine Rae:

Christine Rae, founder and president of the CSP International™ Business Training Academy, is well-known and well-respected for her work in the Real Estate Staging industry, author of Home Staging for Dummies, a small business growth expert, international speaker, trainer and developer of EcoStaging® Her passion for staging, décor, the green movement and successful entrepreneurial ventures is satisfied with her desire to help people.  Her talents are reflected in the success of the Academy. Christine’s dedication to excellence has developed CSP into an international success and into more than a training program – the CSP International Academy is a sustainable resource for continuing education, professionalism & a support network to its graduates.

Orlando, FL – November 5, 2011 – Christine Rae, President of CSP International Business Training Academy, a Home Staging Training and Real Estate Strategy company, recently published a blog on her website (http://www.stagingtraining.com) about the importance of long-term planning in business development. The article, titled “Home Staging: Is Your Property “Move-In Ready?” discusses a recent news story about Better Homes and Gardens (BHG) Real Estate, a large group of home stagers, who just signed a deal to expand its operations into Canada, thereby really highlighting the importance of staging.

Christine writes, “BHG is another group that believes strongly in the importance of correctly staging a property to improve its chances of being sold, and so it is gratifying to see them expand so strongly.”

Certified Staging Professionals trains home stagers through a comprehensive course of study that includes 3 days in a classroom, 4 weeks of home study and 6 weeks of hands-on market coaching. CSP is also a resource for Realtors and home sellers to find and hire graduates of this highly accredited staging education program, for assisting them in successfully closing their real estate sale.

The entire blog can be found at http://www.stagingtraining.com/blog/home-staging-is-your-property-“move-in-ready”.php

To learn more about Christine Rae and Certified Staging Professionals, please visit http://www.stagingtraining.com

About CSP International™ Business Training Academy:

CSP began as the brainchild of its founder and president, Christine Rae. A long-time corporate executive, Christine began with the CSP program and a goal of bringing her penchant for high standards and business ethics, together with her knowledge of design and the real estate industry to an industry without a map. Her own extensive training came from across North America including New York City, California, Texas and the Carolinas.  From her research Christine knew there was a need for a distinctly different approach to staging. Growing from one course to a complete school with several physical locations and 15 well trained instructors, the CSP program is the leading global source for finding highly trained stagers and is the primary destination for anyone wanting to become a stager, it is the company more real estate agents turn to, on behalf of their clients. They are a Canadian success story for sure but no longer strictly Canadian having expanded to the United States in 2006 and Australia in 2009.  The program has been translated into Mandarin; Global license opportunities currently under review include China, Germany and France.

About the CSP® designation:

The CSP® designation is recognized by real estate professionals, builders, home stagers, decorators and home sellers for its brand reputation of excellence. The designation identifies home staging consultants who have achieved certification in the staging industry which included quality hands-on training with vigorous testing, apprenticeship, business process and ethics.

About Christine Rae:

Christine Rae, founder and president of the CSP International™ Business Training Academy, is well-known and well-respected for her work in the Real Estate Staging industry, author of Home Staging for Dummies, a small business growth expert, international speaker, trainer and developer of EcoStaging® Her passion for staging, décor, the green movement and successful entrepreneurial ventures is satisfied with her desire to help people.  Her talents are reflected in the success of the Academy. Christine’s dedication to excellence has developed CSP into an international success and into more than a training program – the CSP International Academy is a sustainable resource for continuing education, professionalism & a support network to its graduates.

Orlando, Fla. – November 4, 2011 – CSP International™ Business Training Academy is getting a big business boost thanks to WEConnect Canada, a corporate-led organization that provides Canada’s premier certification program for women business owners. Christine Rae, real estate home staging expert and President and CEO of CSP International™ Business Training Academy is among a growing group of women business owners across the country whose companies have achieved certification through WEConnect Canada.

This certification will provide many advantages for clients working with Christine and CSP International™ Business Training Academy. Multinational corporations are increasingly reaching out to suppliers not traditionally included in the supply chain, including women business owners. They recognize the benefits that a more diverse supply chain can bring, including the innovative and quality products and services women business owners are bringing to the marketplace at an escalating pace. Such products and services expand buyers’ choice, boost innovation, increase competitiveness, add flexibility and niche market knowledge.

Christine is well known and respected for her work as a successful international trainer, speaker, entrepreneur and author of Home Staging for Dummies (Wiley.) Christine’s passion to excellence caused the evolution of the CSP training program into an international success; in 2009 she opened a sustainable destination training school, resource centre and support network.  Recipient of many awards/accolades including an International Staging award in 2004, the 2008-09 RESA Innovator Award for Staging Industry Leadership & 2010 RESA Product of the Year for the Staging Standard Magazine illustrates Rae’s abilities as a true visionary.

The list of “first in the industry” is without precedent and led to the professional development of industry standards and ethics where there wasn’t any. Always on the lookout for the next opportunity to raise the profile of the staging industry, Christine’s capacity to take on new ventures has led to many notable accomplishments.

Christine Rae was recently seen on ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX television affiliates across the country as an expert guest on the Michael E. Gerber Show.  She is also a best-selling co-author of the newly-released business and marketing book, Trendsetters: The World’s Leading Experts Reveal Top Trends To Help You Achieve Greater Health, Wealth and Success!

WEConnect International describes their objective as  “bring[ing] together corporations and other organizations committed to diversifying global value chains, so that we can collectively empower the global marketplace to make swifter progress towards inclusive and sustainable economic development. When women start and grow businesses they create jobs, help the economy and improve communities.”

Learn more about Christine Rae at http://www.StagingTraining.com

About CSP International™ Business Training Academy:

CSP began as the brainchild of its founder and president, Christine Rae. A long-time corporate executive, Christine began with the CSP program and a goal of bringing her penchant for high standards and business ethics, together with her knowledge of design and the real estate industry to an industry without a map. Her own extensive training came from across North America including New York City, California, Texas and the Carolinas.  From her research Christine knew there was a need for a distinctly different approach to staging. Growing from one course to a complete school with several physical locations and 15 well trained instructors, the CSP program is the leading global source for finding highly trained stagers and is the primary destination for anyone wanting to become a stager, it is the company more real estate agents turn to, on behalf of their clients. They are a Canadian success story for sure but no longer strictly Canadian having expanded to the United States in 2006 and Australia in 2009.  The program has been translated into Mandarin; Global license opportunities currently under review include China, Germany and France.

About the CSP® designation:

The CSP® designation is recognized by real estate professionals, builders, home stagers, decorators and home sellers for its brand reputation of excellence. The designation identifies home staging consultants who have achieved certification in the staging industry, which included quality hands-on training with vigorous testing, apprenticeship, business process and ethics.

About Christine Rae:

Christine Rae, founder and president of the CSP International™ Business Training Academy, is well-known and well-respected for her work in the Real Estate Staging industry, author of Home Staging for Dummies, a small business growth expert, international speaker, trainer and developer of EcoStaging® Her passion for staging, décor, the green movement and successful entrepreneurial ventures is satisfied with her desire to help people.  Her talents are reflected in the success of the Academy. Christine’s dedication to excellence has developed CSP into an international success and into more than a training program – the CSP International Academy is a sustainable resource for continuing education, professionalism & a support network to its graduates.

About WEConnect Canada:
WEConnect Canada is part of a global certification initiative that is opening

doors to supply chains for women business enterprises and helping corporations tap into innovative vendors. It also provides opportunities for women entrepreneurs to participate in education, training, and mentoring programs that help them connect with procurement officers of top corporations and with other certified firms to enhance their bidding capacities on large contracts. Founding members include: Accenture, Alcatel-Lucent, BMO Financial Group, Cisco, Ernst & Young, IBM, Manpower, Pfizer, Staples, and Wal-Mart. For more information, visit www.weconnectcanada.org.

Ms. White writes, “Staging is about optimizing furnishings, lighting, art and finishing touches to transform your home into a product that appeals to buyers so they can imagine living there, explains Christine Rae, President of Canadian Certified Staging Professionals.  In her book, Home Staging for Dummies, she compares staging a house for sale to being very well prepared for a job interview. Because homeowners have often lived in their house for so long, they become blind to its imperfections – overlooking worn floors and leaky faucets – and can’t see the property through the eyes of a potential buyer.’

To read the entire article please visit http://homes-extra.ca/home-garden/selling-a-home/hire-real-estate-stager/

Christine is well known and respected for her work as a successful international trainer, speaker, entrepreneur and author of Home Staging for Dummies (Wiley.) Christine’s passion to excellence caused the evolution of the CSP training program into an international success; in 2009 she opened a sustainable destination training school, resource centre and support network.  Recipient of many awards/accolades including an International Staging award in 2004, the 2008-09 RESA Innovator Award for Staging Industry Leadership & 2010 RESA Product of the Year for the Staging Standard Magazine illustrates Rae’s abilities as a true visionary.

The list of “first in the industry” is without precedent and led to the professional development of industry standards and ethics where there wasn’t any. Always on the lookout for the next opportunity to raise the profile of the staging industry, Christine’s capacity to take on new ventures has led to many notable accomplishments.

Christine Rae was recently seen on ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX television affiliates across the country as an expert guest on the Michael E. Gerber Show.  She is also a best-selling co-author of the newly-released business and marketing book, Trendsetters: The World’s Leading Experts Reveal Top Trends To Help You Achieve Greater Health, Wealth and Success!

Learn more about Christine Rae at http://www.StagingTraining.com

About CSP International™ Business Training Academy:

CSP began as the brainchild of its founder and president, Christine Rae. A long-time corporate executive, Christine began with the CSP program and a goal of bringing her penchant for high standards and business ethics, together with her knowledge of design and the real estate industry to an industry without a map. Her own extensive training came from across North America including New York City, California, Texas and the Carolinas.  From her research Christine knew there was a need for a distinctly different approach to staging. Growing from one course to a complete school with several physical locations and 15 well trained instructors, the CSP program is the leading global source for finding highly trained stagers and is the primary destination for anyone wanting to become a stager, it is the company more real estate agents turn to, on behalf of their clients. They are a Canadian success story for sure but no longer strictly Canadian having expanded to the United States in 2006 and Australia in 2009.  The program has been translated into Mandarin; Global license opportunities currently under review include China, Germany and France.

About the CSP® designation:

The CSP® designation is recognized by real estate professionals, builders, home stagers, decorators and home sellers for its brand reputation of excellence. The designation identifies home staging consultants who have achieved certification in the staging industry, which included quality hands-on training with vigorous testing, apprenticeship, business process and ethics.

About Christine Rae:

Christine Rae, founder and president of the CSP International™ Business Training Academy, is well-known and well-respected for her work in the Real Estate Staging industry, author of Home Staging for Dummies, a small business growth expert, international speaker, trainer and developer of EcoStaging® Her passion for staging, décor, the green movement and successful entrepreneurial ventures is satisfied with her desire to help people.  Her talents are reflected in the success of the Academy. Christine’s dedication to excellence has developed CSP into an international success and into more than a training program – the CSP International Academy is a sustainable resource for continuing education, professionalism & a support network to its graduates.

St. Catharines, Ontario – October 22, 2011 – Christine Rae, Founder and CEO of Certified Staging Professionals International Business Training Academy, recently published a blog on her website www.stagingtraining.com that outlines recent real estate statistics that are important for existing home sellers and stagers to know. The blog, titled “Real Estate Market Data: We’re in the Real Estate Business, Not Decorating” argues that the critical element that sets a staging professional above the rest is their investment in mastering the real estate business in addition to decorating skills.

Rae writes, “Unlike other staging companies, we take the business side of home staging very seriously. In addition to design and decorating acumen, real estate business expertise is pivotal for successfully staging homes to sell. Regardless of current economic conditions, it’s this business-oriented philosophy that has brought success to our real estate clients and our trained staging professionals. As a result, we don’t neglect to stay very current on the housing market and its activity, to maintain the high-level perspective that’s critical for the business that we’re in.”

“It’s our belief that any home staging professional can work their way out of a recession by building and investing in his or her own business. By doing this, they learn how to offer innovative and experienced solutions in any housing market conditions. The majority of staging industry professionals struggle because they have no business experience and don’t know they need it. However, we teach all of our students about that critical business side as well as refine their décor skills to meet both facets of their staging business. Folks, we are not your local decorating company. We are in the business of real estate sales,” reports Ms. Rae.

Certified Staging Professionals trains home stagers through a comprehensive course of study that includes 3 days in a classroom, 4 weeks of home study and 6 weeks of hands-on market coaching. CSP is also a resource for Realtors and home sellers to find and hire graduates of this highly accredited staging education program, for assisting them in successfully closing their real estate sale.

The entire blog can be found at http://www.stagingtraining.com/blog/real-estate-market-data-were-in-the-real-estate-business-not-decorating.php

To learn more about Christine Rae and Certified Staging Professionals, please visit http://www.stagingtraining.com.

About CSP International™ Business Training Academy:

CSP began as the brainchild of its founder and president, Christine Rae. A long-time corporate executive, Christine began with the CSP program and a goal of bringing her penchant for high standards and business ethics, together with her knowledge of design and the real estate industry to an industry without a map. Her own extensive training came from across North America including New York City, California, Texas and the Carolinas.  From her research Christine knew there was a need for a distinctly different approach to staging. Growing from one course to a complete school with several physical locations and 15 well trained instructors, the CSP program is the leading global source for finding highly trained stagers and is the primary destination for anyone wanting to become a stager, it is the company more real estate agents turn to, on behalf of their clients. They are a Canadian success story for sure but no longer strictly Canadian having expanded to the United States in 2006 and Australia in 2009.  The program has been translated into Mandarin; Global license opportunities currently under review include China, Germany and France. 

About the CSP® designation:

The CSP® designation is recognized by real estate professionals, builders, home stagers, decorators and home sellers for its brand reputation of excellence. The designation identifies home staging consultants who have achieved certification in the staging industry which included quality hands-on training with vigorous testing, apprenticeship, business process and ethics.

About Christine Rae:

Christine Rae, founder and president of the CSP International™ Business Training Academy, is well-known and well-respected for her work in the Real Estate Staging industry, author of Home Staging for Dummies, a small business growth expert, international speaker, trainer and developer of EcoStaging® Her passion for staging, décor, the green movement and successful entrepreneurial ventures is satisfied with her desire to help people.  Her talents are reflected in the success of the Academy. Christine’s dedication to excellence has developed CSP into an international success and into more than a training program – the CSP International Academy is a sustainable resource for continuing education, professionalism & a support network to its graduates.

Orlando, Fla. – October 18, 2011 – Christine Rae, President and CEO of CSP International™ Business Training Academy, will be recognized at the Second Annual Best Seller’s Summit and Awards Gala hosted by National Academy of Best-Selling Authors™.  The event will be taking place October 20-21, 2011 at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, California.

Christine Rae will be honored for becoming a best seller with the book Trendsetters: The World’s Leading Experts Reveal Top Trends To Help You Achieve Greater Health, Wealth and Success!.  The book features top advice from leading entrepreneurs, business owners and marketing experts from around the world. The authors tackle an array of subjects ranging from health, wealth, marketing and business success. Trendsetters was released on Thursday, October 6^th, 2011 by business book publisher CelebrityPress™.  On the day of release, Trendsetters reached best-seller status in two Amazon.com categories: Entrepreneurship and Direct Marketing.

Christine is well known and respected for her work as a successful international trainer, speaker, entrepreneur and author of Home Staging for Dummies (Wiley.) Christine’s passion to excellence caused the evolution of the CSP training program into an international success; in 2009 she opened a sustainable destination training school, resource centre and support network.  Recipient of many awards/accolades including an International Staging award in 2004, the 2008-09 RESA Innovator Award for Staging Industry Leadership & 2010 RESA Product of the Year for the Staging Standard Magazine illustrates Rae’s abilities as a true visionary.

The list of “first in the industry” is without precedent and led to the professional development of industry standards and ethics where there wasn’t any. Always on the lookout for the next opportunity to raise the profile of the staging industry, Christine’s capacity to take on new ventures has led to many notable accomplishments.

Christine Rae was recently seen on ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX television affiliates across the country as an expert guest on the Michael E. Gerber Show.

This year at the Awards Gala, The National Academy of Bestselling Authors™ will also recognize Brian Tracy, the author of more than 50 Best-Selling books and trainer of more than 2.5 Million people, with a Lifetime Achievement Award.  Last year’s Lifetime Achievement Award went to renowned author of The E-Myth, Michael E. Gerber.

The National Academy of Best Selling Authors™ was founded by two attorneys, JW Dicks, Esq. and Nick Nanton, Esq. Authors themselves, they recognized that only a very limited number of books made the major New York Times Best Seller list and just like the awards shows put on by the entertainment-based organizations, they wanted to have more categories for authors to be accepted and recognized for their accomplishment. The National Academy of Best Selling Authors™ now honors authors from many of the leading independent best-seller lists.

Learn more about Christine Rae at http://www.StagingTraining.com

To learn more about the National Academy of Best-Selling Authors™ please visit http://www.bestsellersacademy.org/

To learn more about the upcoming Awards Gala, please visit http://www.thesummitoftheyear.com/

About Christine Rae:

Christine Rae is the author of Home Staging for Dummies (Wiley Press), creator & editor of the CSP International Staging Standard magazine (the only one of its kind) and her environmental concern and love of nature led to the CSP International proprietary green certification program (Certified EcoProfessional) and the concept and development of EcoStaging®,. Also in 2009 CSP International headquarters (4000sf) received its Carbon Neutral certification.

Christine’s leadership and drive produced many unique tools for graduates of the CSP program to use as marketing leverage. The Room Ready Handbook®, Sellers Edge DVD, Agents Edge DVD and the Staging Safe Color™ palettes are some of the tools, and then in 2010 stagers she partnered with Robert Allen® fabrics to develop an affordable line of luxury linens.

A strong woman, who has forged her own road, makes lemonade out of lemons wholeheartedly believes in paying it forward. She is an active volunteer and supporter of the One Drop Foundation, Habitat for Humanity and Women to Women International. Over the ten years she pioneered this industry she has also been a member and supporter of many industry associations including Charter member of RESA currently serving as Ontario Chapter President for Real Estate Staging Association. January 2011 CSP Staging program received accreditation approval from RESA.

Christine Rae’s ability to forecast demographic and lifestyle trends, along with her ability to inspire people and communicate her vision have made both her, and CSP International the, leaders of the staging industry.