CSP Research Methods & Evidence-Based Practice 3

Question 1

The RESA (Real Estate Staging Association) Consumer Guide statistics are gathered primarily through:

Accepted Answer

Member-submitted project data and client outcome reports

Answer

RESA collects staging outcome data from member stagers who voluntarily submit project results, which means the sample reflects RESA-affiliated professionals.

Question 2

A stager compares two neighborhoods: one with average DOM of 14 days and one with 45 days. To determine if staging explains the difference, the most critical next step is:

Accepted Answer

Control for market conditions, price tier, and staging rates in each area

Answer

Without controlling for confounding factors like price tier and local market activity, the DOM difference cannot be attributed to staging.

Question 3

Which type of study would provide the highest level of evidence for staging's effect on sale price?

Accepted Answer

A randomized controlled trial assigning homes to staged vs. unstaged groups

Answer

Randomized controlled trials sit at the top of the evidence hierarchy because random assignment eliminates selection bias and isolates the treatment effect.

Question 4

A buyer preference survey asks: 'Don't you agree that clutter-free homes are more appealing?' This question is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A leading question that introduces response bias

Answer

Leading questions suggest a desired answer and inflate agreement rates, compromising the validity of the survey data.

Question 5

Which data source provides the most geographically specific evidence for how staging affects sale prices in a stager's local market?

Accepted Answer

Local MLS comparable sales filtered by staged vs. unstaged properties

Answer

Local MLS data reflects the actual transactions in the stager's market, making it the most relevant and specific evidence for local pricing decisions.

(CSP) Certified Staging Professional Practice Test

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CSP Research Methods & Evidence-Based Practice 3