Home Staging Institute Reviews

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Hear directly from our students about their journey. These unfiltered, honest reviews show how the Home Staging Institute has helped people from all walks of life gain confidence, earn certification, and start thriving home staging careers.

★★★★★

I really enjoyed this course with the Home Staging Institute. It gave me a clear, practical understanding of the business side of launching a staging company, while also encouraging me to start styling real rooms and analysing what truly works. The lessons were easy to follow, well structured, and gave me the confidence to take the first steps toward building my own staging business. As a stager based in Ireland, I found the course materials completely relevant and adaptable - everything applied just as well here as it would anywhere else. I learned so much, and I’m genuinely delighted I decided to take this course.

C. Neill-Brown
May 2026 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

The Home Staging course has been amazing, it was a great starting point and gave in-depth insight into the world of Home Staging. I liked the balance of research and practical tasks. I would definitely recommend this online course!

R. Elle Clarke
May 2026 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

Great course! Easy to follow and full of practical tips I can actually use. It gave me a clear understanding of home staging and boosted my confidence going forward.

K. Barnes
May 2026 - Professional Course

★★★★★

Very complete and in-depth details offered in the course for potential home stagers.

E. Gimbel
April 2026 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

I really enjoyed this course and found it both practical and inspiring. It gave me a clear understanding of home staging, from design principles to real-world application, and helped me feel more confident about starting in this field. The content was well-structured and easy to follow, and I especially appreciated how it focused on both creativity and business strategy. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone interested in home staging or looking to build a career in it.

Y. Kiu Ho
April 2026 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

I love that I can revisit all of the courses and refresh my skills whenever I want. No deadline or applied stress to rush through the course, it's entirely based on you and your pace! (Please do not publish my email or name)!

A. Elizabeth Tanner
April 2026 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

This course had just the right amount of challenges and was manageable to complete with a busy lifestyle.

C. Raguse
April 2026 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

The brilliance of this course is that it forces the student to slow down and methodically consider and focus on every area of what it takes to be a home stager as a business, not just a hobby.

D. L Caspersen
April 2026 - Professional Course

★★★★★

I loved this course because not only was I able to take it at my own speed, it gave me such helpful tips that I immediately started using. This gave me the confidence to stage an entire home within just a few weeks and I am really looking forward to pursuing this even more!

T. Goodell Benedum
March 2026 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

It has been a wonderful experience. Did not disappoint in any way. Thank you for all the information and resources provided.

E. Ginnette Rivera
March 2026 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

This course was excellent. It gave enough information without being overwhelming. It put me in a position where I feel confident that my business will be a success.

R. Jones
March 2026 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

This has been a dream for a long time. I finally stopped making excuses and went for it . I'm so glade I did. this certificate will hang on my wall at my warehouse and be kept in my portfolio

N. Philpot
February 2026 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

I loved that the course was designed so close to the way business is in reality... if you can pay the little bit that goes toward it, you will NOT be disappointed... I wasn't! And I'm so, so grateful I found this course... Thank you to the people who put all this together, you can really tell how much they care about your success in this field!

A. Bidwell-Tucker
February 2026 - Professional Course

★★★★★

truly enjoyed this home staging course. The lessons were clear, practical, and easy to follow, and they gave me the confidence to start my own staging business. I especially appreciated the step-by-step guidance and real-world examples, which made the learning process engaging and realistic.

A. Singh
February 2026 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

This course was educational, the instructors were responsive and so helpful, and the course material was amazing! I loved that I was able to get hands-on experience staging with the assignments! 10/10.

R. Purvis
February 2026 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

This course was easy to follow, Well organized, and gave me practical tools I can immediately use as a home stager.

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February 2026 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

The Home Staging Instuitute provided me with tools to get my business up and running. The lessons were easy to understand, practical, and gave me the confidence to succeed.

O. Oyler
February 2026 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

This home staging course gave me the confidence to get started!

M. Ovecka
January 2026 - Professional Course

★★★★★

I enjoyed the course. The material was easy to follow and informative. I learnt a lot and know I will refer back to the materials as I start my new business.

S. Thomson
January 2026 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

This course was clear, practical, and easy to follow. It gave me the confidence and tools I need to start a home staging business, with real-world guidance I can apply right away. I especially appreciated how actionable and supportive the training was.

A. Singh
January 2026 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

This course is easy to follow with practical knowledge for application. Whether you are just starting in this field or a veteran, there are great tips and reminders to keep home staging ideas fresh.

M. (Missy) Cayley
January 2026 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

Thank you home staging institute, I learned how to transform spaces so buyers fall in love instantly. Thank to the guidance, I gained practical skills to transform any home and help it sell faster .

C. Justo
January 2026 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

I loved it, simple and to the point. Very hands on and real life scenarios in preparation for the real deal. Thank you! highly recommend.

N. (Netty) Zuniga
December 2025 - Professional Course

★★★★★

This home staging course was a game changer for me. It provided practical insights, hands on experience, and a supportive community that boosted my confidence and skills.

G. Ghoncheh
December 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

I am absolutely passionate about home staging. Taking the course helps me to understand that its more that just decorating; its about strategic steps that maximizes a property's potential and sale price. Yes, I postponed enrolling in this course for a long time, looking back I realize that hesitation was simply delaying my passion and progress. Can't wait to work on a real portfolio and start running a successful staging business. Thanks a lot HSI !

L. Lydie Wenga
November 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

Each and every note had its importance; there was not a single thing I felt didn't need to be there.

J. A Fronk
November 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

Yes, the course was easy to understand, taught me useful tips for staging and business and gave me the certification that I need.

C. McNulty
November 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

I loved this course! I am 52 and I am getting prepared to do the thing I’ve always dreamed of and Home Staging Institute has played a major role in preparing me for this new season in my life. I am very thankful!

R. Carlisle
November 2025 - Professional Course

★★★★★

The self-paced structure of this course made it easy for me to become a licensed stager while keeping up my existing work schedule.

S. Lackey
November 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

I thought that this course was amazing! It teaches you everything you need to know about starting up and running a home staging business. Starting with the essentials, and how to create and operate your website. From start to finish this course has been so good. Having finished the course, I feel like I am ready to get started on my new business.

S. A. Monaco
October 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

I really enjoyed this course. I found it informative. I like that there were visual examples of other people's work to offer a better understanding of the material. I would definitely tell others to take this course. It was well worth the money

E. Ryan
October 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

This course challenged me and it was fun, thank you!

Y. Sweeney
October 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

This course has been extremely helpful in laying out the process for me to proceed with starting my own staging company. It is very detailed with each unit giving you valuable tools that benefit you. It gave me the tools so I could move forward and design my own website. I highly recommend Home Stating Institue.

S. Barklage
September 2025 - Professional Course

★★★★★

This course really motivate me to start my Home Staging business and was very detailed in everything that we need to know.

A. Gauthier
September 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

I really enjoyed the coursework and the assignments! I learned valuable information and tips that I plan to implement in my work as a home stager!

J. Russo
September 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

This course provided a lot of insight into the home staging business, and the assignments were worthwhile. You can go at your own pace, and the pricing was very reasonable. Great course!

K. Conway
September 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

This is a very informative and credible course to take. You have to work for your credentials which I found appealing because so many courses these days give everyone a certificate when they are not really learning anything which means they are not really qualified. This course has reading assignments, classwork, tests, and real-life practical application. It gives you the hands-on experience and what you need to either start a business or land a job once certified. This is the real deal.

C. A. Watkins
September 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

This course gave me the confidence and knowledge I need to start my home staging business. Everything was clear, practical, and very useful. I feel ready !!! Thank you!

A. White
August 2025 - Professional Course

★★★★★

GREAT COURSE AND I LEARNED ALOT

D. Urban
August 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

Not a testmonial, but a comment. I thought we would need to share photos of a staged kitchen and photos of a room that made it more functional. I would have used different photos for my second before and after. Also, I thought we would be able to share more vignettes, I would have used different photos. Thank you.

G. Maloney
August 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

An excellent deep dive into the art and science of home staging. Everything I need to feel confident and knowledgable for my staging clients!

D. Mosher
August 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

I think the course was excellent. It was very interesting and easy to follow. I learned so much that I implemented in my own home. I loved the fact that I got so many hands-on experiences. If you keep track of the assignments and save them, it makes the exam much less stressful. I would definitely recommend the course.

Z. Denise Brewton
July 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

The course was extremely helpful and helped me get out my head about staging. It reenforced things that I knew I could do all along

E. Johnson
July 2025 - Professional Course

★★★★★

I had a great experience with Home staging Institute. The training was clear, practical, and gave me the confidence to start my staging business. I especially appreciated the real-world tips, downloadable resources, and flexibility to learn at my own pace. I now feel fully prepared to work with clients and create spaces that truly sell. Highly recommend to anyone looking to break into home staging!

J. Krumsiek
July 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

This course was clear, professional, and very informative. I feel well-prepared to begin my home staging career.

M. Spoto
July 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

This course was very nicely structured by units with tools to use for each of the units and a short quiz after each. It was easy, user friendly and prepared you well for the exam. Truly recommend.

M. Josee Chasles
July 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

I have always loved decorating since I was a child and have helped my family and friends decorate their homes for years. I was lacking the confidence that I had what it took to be successful at launching my own business, but this course alleviated those fears by providing clear lessons and templates for starting my business.

H. Lose
July 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

The staging course was very user friendly and provided me with the necessary skills to understand the staging concept and how to start a staging business. The assignments were fun and get you excited for a hands on experience into staging!

M. Bernard Bass
July 2025 - Professional Course

★★★★★

I enjoyed this course. I learned a number of things that I can take into account when opening my Home Staging Business.

K. Venter
July 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

The staging and styling course confirmed what we already knew, but gave us the resources that helped define our path in business!

C. and Stone Home Collective
June 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

This course gave me the confidence to get off the couch and get started. Where I go now is up to me but I know I can always return to the Home Staging Institute website for help when I need it.

L. Wickman
June 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

I've had a great overall experience! It was fun and exciting! I feel confident about starting my own business because I now know what steps I need to take to get me started! Thank you

V. V. Thorn
June 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

Very informative. Much more than I expected!

T. Bottazzi
June 2025 - Professional Course

★★★★★

This course was way more in depth than expected. I found it very helpful and informative.

K. Kosmen
June 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

"This home staging course exceeded my expectations! The lessons were practical and easy to follow. I know feel confident in transforming spaces!

J. Escobar
June 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

The Home Staging Institute course gave me exactly what I needed - a clear, practical foundation rooted in real-world staging scenarios. It helped me turn my natural design instincts into a confident, professional service. As the founder of Mountain Laurel Styling, my goal is simple: Refresh. Rearrange. Sell. This course laid the groundwork to do just that - with strategy, style, and heart. Highly recommend to anyone ready to take their home staging skills to the next level.

M. Freeman
May 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

Home Staging Institute has allowed my real me to come forth behind a cave as an Entrepreneur, showcasing my creative skills starting with this course. It asked for challenges such as staging that I already had built a portfolio in my phone for the past 10 months; unbeknownst that I would have discovered this school a year later to bring out the true best of me: a Home Stager. I thank HSI for giving me the time to submit my work throughout my life's challenges and demands of corporate America that I soon will leave to begin the new chapter of what is to be my life. I thank HSI and highly recommend this school to all second-doubters: just go for it! - Marie Judith Joseph

M. Judith Joseph
May 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

Home Staging Institute gives a great foundation and understanding into the Home Staging industry.

J. Snipes
May 2025 - Professional Course

★★★★★

The Home Staging Institute Certification Course has given me the right framework and tools to understand the Home Staging concept clearly. At first, it is a lot of information, I was especially curious about how to charge for the different Service options. But after a few times of reading and re-reading, also sourcing and comparing information from practicing stagers, it all came together beautifully. The different templates, forms and contracts offered by the HSI are very useful, I have already edited them using Canva. Thank you so much!

A. Siso
May 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

Very well course! Super simple course, yet so valuable. Would 100% recommend taking this course, the knowledge you gain in the length of time is well worth it, and the length of the course makes it so straightforward and will help me with my entrepreneurial journey. Thanks homestaginginstuite!!

A. Kataria
May 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

This is a great course with information that will help our business succeed. Very detailed and I love all the resources and checklists available.

N. Collins
April 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

The Home Staging Institutes Advanced Staging Course was extremely helpful and informative, especially if you need guidance and are just starting out in the home staging business. They provide forms and checklists and of course step by step guidelines including how to stage, how to market and recommended insurance and business types.

G. Hardy
April 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

I truly enjoyed taking this course. I actually found it calming, inspiring, smart, easy to follow, user friendly, truthful and familiar considering I work in short term vacation rentals and property management. There were also many other areas of starting up your own business which I was unfamiliar with such as certain technology pieces. The day we stop learning is the day we stop living. There are always so many tricks & tips to learn & I feel so much better equipped to go out there and birth a new business. I am obsessed with creating vignettes now! Thank you Home Staging Institute!

T. Ellis
April 2025 - Professional Course

★★★★★

This was great! Thanks!

C. Felch
April 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with the Home Staging Institute. The self-paced format made it easy to fit into my schedule, and the practical assignments offered valuable, hands-on experience. As a licensed real estate agent, I was able to immediately apply what I learned to help clients prepare their homes for sale and present them in the best possible light. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to earn a home staging certification.

C. Fauntleroy
April 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

This course was great and easy to complete. I felt that the assignments got you involved and gave a hands-on approach to staging.

M. Mason
April 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

This course was great! I love that you can go at your own pace and it makes you think long and hard about what you're getting into with home staging. I appreciate the tips and knowledge this course has provided to me.

S. Hagan
April 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

This course has been an incredible resource in building my confidence and skills as a home stager. It provided clear, practical guidance on everything from staging techniques to presenting myself professionally to clients. The exercises pushed me out of my comfort zone in the best way, helping me refine my approach and take actionable steps toward growing my business. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to elevate their home staging career!

A. Shelton
April 2025 - Professional Course

★★★★★

This course was to follow and I am excited for my new journey!

A. Manji
March 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

I love this course

L. Pescador
March 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

Excellent course - easy to follow & understand the course material/instructions

R. Colella
March 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

I think everything is great, very informative, very nice process and so easy to learn. A couple things that I would add is a video that you can listen to the content written, in other words a video of a person talking and the screen showing what is being read. This could be just me, I like to visualize what I am reading and hear it as well. Also, I would add more test quiz questions, it will make it more fun and give people more confidence that they know the course. Thank you so much this was an awesome experience. I hope you will like my staging photos!

L. Babere
March 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

This course has been a great tool for learning pretty much everything you need to know in the home staging business. I appreciate the amount of extra tools this course provides to feel more confident in new situations in the home staging industry

A. Sclater
March 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

This course has taught me so much, it gives me more confidence entering the work world with a chip on my back and a great outlook on what to expect.

A. Tugwell
March 2025 - Professional Course

★★★★★

this course was great made me more confident to start .It was also fun learning will make sure i recommend to more friends.

M. Brown
March 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

Testimonial for Home Staging Institute Enrolling in the Home Staging Institute was a game-changer for my career. The course provided comprehensive, easy-to-follow training that gave me the confidence and expertise to launch my own staging business. The certification not only enhanced my credibility but also equipped me with industry insights that have helped me transform properties with greater impact. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to break into home staging or refine their skills-it's an investment that truly pays off! Angela, Ideal Home Staging and Design

A. Barringer
March 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

I wasn't sure if I would learn a lot from completing this certification, but I was wrong. I learned a lot and feel more confident in what I am capable of doing. Thank you!

J. Perry
March 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

This course was absolutely wonderful! I practiced staging for friends and family over many years, but learning the business side and strategic planning to actually get a business started was invaluable. I could not have done this on my own. I am also grateful for the continued email support with this institution. Thank you for everything!

D. R. Roberts
March 2025 - Professional Course

★★★★★

I want to mention that I had to go back a few times to re-read a question and I noticed that some of the pictures were not uploaded. Please let me know if you received all the vignettes and before/after pix! Thx ~Lisa Parenteau

L. Curran Parenteau
March 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

This was a great course from start to finish that really pushed me to think outside of my creative expertise to answer real questions facing a business owner, like marketing myself and how to handle pricing. The forms and downloads are also very useful as a new stager! Thank you!

T. Miller
March 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

This course is a complete guide to home staging. The content was clearly presented and easy to follow. I learned so much!

R. Harmon
March 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

This course really highlighted some key points to consider when trying to create beautiful spaces. I never would have thought about pressure washing home exteriors but it definitely makes sense to do it.

C. Williams
February 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

This course was incredibly insightful and helped me gain a clear understanding of the home staging process from start to finish. It provided practical, real-world knowledge that I can immediately apply to my business, and I feel more confident in my ability to stage homes effectively and professionally.

R. Abbott
February 2025 - Professional Course

★★★★★

This course was very informative, I apricate that it just did not teach about staging, but also the business aspect. moving forward having the access to visit the site to always be in the know is also a very big Benefit to us students in our growth in being a home stager. Thank you so very much.

M. GIANNOU
February 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

Home Staging Institute is the premiere online Home Staging Course. A great value, with the best industry know how. Perfect start for any level Home Stager that's looking to refresh, or needs top to bottom home staging knowledge to start their career.

M. Rosabal
February 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

The Home Staging Institute's course on home staging was a great value and exceeded my expectations. The content was comprehensive and easy to follow. It guides you from the basics of staging, to pricing your services, to setting up and marketing your business. I also appreciate that you have access to the course material after completing the program. I would highly recommend this course. You won't be disappointed!

L. Grewar
February 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

I loved this class! It not only helped me get a firm understanding of what takes to be a professional home stager, it gave me the inspiration and motivation to redesign and redefine much of my own home. I have a totally new WOW factor when you walk through my front door!

P. Christianson
February 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

This course has provided me a systematic approach to the staging process. I feel much more equipped to begin my business and confident that I can be successful with hard work and persistence.

J. Barrett
February 2025 - Professional Course

★★★★★

This was an amazing course! Its all you need to start your home staging business.

K. Goodroe
February 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

This course was very helpful and easy to navigate I have learned a lot from this course

S. Conic Parks
January 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

I love the freedom of the course to be able to take the models and learn as in my convenience. The units were categorized well and broken down in sizable chunks for learning.

T. B. Powell
January 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

This course was easy to understand and logically progressed through the steps necessary to start your own staging business!

C. M Centofanti
January 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

Nice course with some insightful practices.

A. Wilmoth-Stanojevic
January 2025 - Professional Course

★★★★★

I began feeling so discouraged when I priced other certification courses that cost $1,000+ until I came across this home staging certification course. It's affordable and straightforward. Such a blessing!

C. Rivera
January 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

This was an extremely informative and useful course. The price includes ongoing access to course material including a number of customizable checklists and forms that I can use for my own business. This was money and time well spent!

A. Nussbaum
January 2025 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

Yes ma'am but I will have to write it down. But it will be a pleasure. It for sure have started to be a beautiful journey. Thanks for everything you do . I love listening to all your U Tube videos of encouragement. You been a blessing I have learn a lot even know my disability makes it hard, but I am a fighter and dont give up! Blessings always! Oneida

O. Del Real
December 2024 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

I thoroughly enjoyed this course.I read each unit twice,took notes(a must)and aced each quiz.Each unit was filled with tips,important info,and plenty of resources.The final exam really made me think about my goals and aspirations ,thank you all for helping me to move foward to that goal. SP

S. Patchen
December 2024 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

Completing my certification at the Home Staging Institute was a transformative experience that equipped me with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel in the home staging industry. The comprehensive curriculum, hands-on training, and expert guidance provided a solid foundation for creating stunning, market-ready spaces. Thanks to the Home Staging Institute, I am now able to deliver exceptional results for my clients and help their homes take center stage!

J. Woodard
December 2024 - Professional Course

★★★★★

I fell into this by accident. My childhood home was built in 1967. My mother recently went into assisted living and we were tasked with getting the most possible. I staged it myself with what I thought would look good, and 5 different realtors wanted the card of the stager. I put a business plan together and open shop January 1st. This course was a gift. It literally goes over every aspect providing good solid advice and tons of forms.

V. (Jeni) R. Keene
December 2024 - Advanced Course

★★★★★

I really enjoyed this course, and I am excited to get started!

J. Bergin
December 2024 - Advanced Course