Welcome to Home Staging for REALTORS CE: What to Expect
I’m so glad you’re joining me for Home Staging for Realtors -IL RB710. Home staging is the most powerful marketing tool in your kit. On this page, you’ll find everything you need to be ready for our session.
Course Benefits:
Maximize Returns: Help your clients yield the highest possible financial return on their investment.
Professional Confidence: Feel empowered to have difficult conversations about clutter and décor with ease.
Proven Success: Learn from a curriculum that has been refined over nearly two decades
Pre-Class Preparation
The "Listing Challenge": Bring a photo or a link of a listing you are currently struggling with. “Have a listing that isn't moving? Bring a photo on your phone—we may use it as a real-world example during our Q&A!”
Note-Taking: You’ll be provided with print outs of the presentation, so note taking will be easy. Feel free to bring your tablet if that’s easier for you.
The Logistics (Important!)
Arrive 30 minutes before class starts.
Breakfast nibbles will be sponsored.
CE Requirements: Illinois rules. “To receive your credit, remember that the IDFPR requires you to be present for the full duration. Don't forget your pocket card/license number for the sign-in sheet!”
Class Snacks
Depending on the host, there may or may not be refreshments served during class. Just in case, I’d bring a water bottle or your favorite beverage for class duration.
Key Takeaways
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Understand why staging works and how it helps homes sell faster and for more money.
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Learn how to tactfully advise and educate sellers on the financial benefits of property preparation.
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Master the basics of staging that you can advise on immediately, and learn exactly when it’s time to call in a professional.
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Discover best practices for advertising and marketing a staged property to maximize its online and in-person impact.
Meet your Instructor
Julea Joseph
With over two decades of experience, Julea Joseph is a trailblazer in the home staging and interior redesign industry. In 1999, she founded Reinventing Space, becoming one of the first professionals to bridge the gap between interior design and real estate marketing. Her innovative approach to "using what you own" to transform properties quickly earned her national recognition, including appearances on HGTV and features in major lifestyle publications.
As the long-time instructor of the RB 710 course, Julea has spent 19 years empowering Illinois Realtors with the tools to sell homes faster and for higher returns. Her teaching style is rooted in real-world application, combining her deep knowledge of "The Story of Home" with data-driven staging strategies that resonate with today's modern buyers.
Your Questions, Answered
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and register for a workshop.
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
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Reach out to the host for class price. They are sponsoring me and make pricing determination.
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Head over to my calendar through the link and see if there is a class upcoming or in your area. I am always happy to teach the course at your office as well.