Every year when we launch our awards season we do so by implementing changes recommended for by the members. All changes are created in order to ensure the awards process is fair, transparent as well as enhancing the member experience.
This year we want to address changes we are making to our program as well as clear up some misconceptions about the program. Please be sure to read the important changes, and the general rules for current information as we have changed the way we are doing things in 2023.
Our goal every year is to improve the awards process while creating high standards in the promotion of our industry as a whole. We thank everyone who gives feedback yearly as this helps us improve the program. We appreciate your support and look forward to an amazing awards season where we can honor North America’s top professional real estate stagers and leaders.
Category Name Changes and Qualifications
After a considerable review of the history of the awards and the evolution of the industry we have decided to change the names of the categories to better serve the winners.
Instead of focusing on the individual as the award winner, the awards will be focused on the company.
Staging Categories- How Many Times You May Enter and What Is Required to Submit
How many times can we submit in each category?
As many times as you want. In previous years, members were only allowed to enter once per category. Members may now submit as many projects as they wish in the same category.
If we can now submit as many times as we want in each category, how many times can we make the Top Ten in each category?
Theoretically, ten. While we do not think this will happen, one stager could possibly take multiple top ten spots.
How many before and after photos do we enter in each staging category?
One before and after example. In previous years each category required three different before and after staging examples. This year each category requires one before and after example.
Can the winners in each category enter the same category the following year?
Yes. In previous years the winners were not eligible to compete in the same category they won. This year, last year’s winners and finalists may enter again in the same category. Except for the RESA Approved Instructor, Lori Kim Polk Lifetime Achievement and Kathy Nielsen Spirit Award.
Besides one before and after photo set, what additional information in required to submit?
- Company name, location, designations, and website URL.
- Photo of yourself (jpg)
- Company logo (jpg)
- Project details: Square footage, number of rooms staged, total cost to stage including rental fees, staged to sold DOM, if sold for over list price: how much over list did it sell.
New Category: STR Staging United States and STR Staging Canada
- RESA is now accepting submissions for Short Term Rental Projects
Most Influential People in Real Estate Staging
You may now self-nominate for this category.
Most Innovative Product or Service of the Year
This category is now for RESA® partners only. All RESA® partners will be entered into this category automatically.
State/Provincial President of the Year
All State and Provincial Presidents will automatically be nominated. They will answer questions about their experience in leadership and the members will vote to determine the winner.
General Rules and Guidelines for the 2023 Home Staging Industry Awards®