Joe and Michelle Kaspari

Whether we're ‘staging' or remodeling for our own home or for clients, we've pretty much done it all!

Let's start from the beginning...Joe and I were both raised in Sacramento and graduated from El Camino High School. High school sweethearts that are beating the odds these days with our marriage of 16 years. We have two beautiful children, McKenzie age 12 and Jake age 8 ½. The kids dream of becoming rock stars and just started BASS and guitar lessons. When they're not rocking out, both are Tae Kwon Do students, McKenzie will test for her black belt this October 2009. Jake's an avid baseball player and can tell you all the rules, especially when he thinks they've been broken. The list goes on and on. Sometimes I wonder: are we parents or chauffeurs?

We are both extremely involved with our children's school. We've been at Golden Valley Charter School now for 2 years and absolutely love it. The school has a non-traditional approach to teaching. Their curriculum includes all the basics, plus handwork (knitting and sewing), gardening, and much more. Jake loves his handwork and has attempted to teach me, but I just haven't seemed to get it just yet. McKenzie loves all the field trips. Recently her class went for a few days to Yosemite, we saw some amazing sites including a bear within 20 feet of our tent cabin!

15 years ago, we purchased what we thought was a ‘simple' fixer upper in the heart of Carmichael. After 2 years of our ‘simple' remodel, we moved in and it's been a never ending project since then! Although we've lived in the same home for 14 years, we understand the stress of getting a home ready for sale. Similar to remodeling, you generally have a list of ‘to-do's" that need to get completed in a timely manor before moving onto the next step. Almost ALL of the work has been done by Joe and family, everything from sheetrock, new roofing, electrical, flooring, and much more. We can help our clients by prioritizing what they need to do in order to get their home ready. We've been through the process of making the to-do list in an approachable un-stressful manor that's easy to complete.

We took our passion from personal projects and created the foundation for our business. Essential Home Staging is successful because of our combined business and personal experiences. Joe's extensive business background in multi unit retail management and remodeling of our own home, and my creative design talent both on a professional and personal level. We bring together professionalism, amazing customer service and a partnership with our clients that's always a successful transaction. Life is good!

Real Estate Staging Services

Vacant Home Staging

It's so much easier to notice that crack in the wall, or the chip in the tile when there is nothing else to look at. Don't let a simple thing like no furniture and empty spaces ruin your opportunity for a quick sale. Give your home that ";model home"; look that will WOW buyers as they walk in the door. We can stage an entire house or focus on key areas. We own a variety of inventory that suits all types of homes and architectural styles.

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Occupied Staging

Preparing your home for sale can be an overwhelming task for most homeowners. It is extremely important if you are occupying your home while it's on the market, that it be ‘de-personalized' so potential buyers can focus on the homes' features versus the family that lives there. Essential Home Staging can use the furnishings and accessories you own to recreate spaces in a new way drawing attention to key areas of your home. We can also bring in items to enhance what you currently own to create a great first and lasting impression potential buyers are sure to fall in love with.

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Essential Home Toolkit

This option is for the do it yourselfer. Essential Home Staging will thoroughly evaluate the properties staging needs. The Essential Home Toolkit will note in each room, specific details, that will highlight the positive changes, necessary to showcase the home in its fullest potential. Essential Home Staging will take photographs and notes during our first meeting. We then take this information back to our office and compile the Essential Home Toolkit for the home owner to complete on their own time and budget. If you are good with ‘to do lists' this is your most affordable way to get your home showcase ready.

Room Re-imaging

Essential Home Staging offers a variety of both re-design and design services. We can work with what your currently own or design a totally new space, your options are unlimited! Here are some of the services we can offer you:

Color Consulting
Paint Consultation
Shopping Service
Finish Selections
Space Planning

Builders and Investors
Essential Home Staging is proud to offer affordable design consulting services for builders and investors. Don't make costly mistakes on color and finish selections. We can prepare your color palette and select items from tile, flooring, lighting, and much more.

Whether you are planning to sell or live in the home you love we can help you.. Don't miss your opportunity to have your home looking its best. Call Essential Home Staging today for your FREE Staging Evaluation!

Certifications and Affiliations:

HSR Certified Professional Home Stager and Re-Designer
RESA - Real Estate Staging Association - Sacramento Chapter President
Interior Design Retail Merchandising Certified
Affiliate Member Sacramento Board of Realtors

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Home Staging and Redesign Client Testimonials

"The term ‘staging' or ‘redesign' does not only apply to those putting their home on the market; it also applies to those that are looking for a ‘fresh and new look' for their current home. I found Michelle at Essential Staging by searching the internet! After a couple of emails and one meeting with Michelle, I knew I didn't need to search any further. Her style, recommendations and flexibility allowed us to work together to transform my living space into a very warm and inviting environment for our family and friends. If your preference is upscale design or simple elegance, Michelle can offer fabulous ideas and within any budget. We love our new space!"

The Bennett Family,Granite Bay, CA

"My house sold in one day! And, that was in a market where less than 10% of the listed houses were selling, on average!

Michelle really, truly knows the staging business. She told me exactly what to expect, so I was at ease with the experience. Whenever I asked her a question, she not only answered it, but gave explanations to help me better understand the emotional aspects of staging. She was a pleasure to work with, considerate of my budget restraints when making suggestions and was exceptional at selecting paint colors.

Contacting Michelle was the best investment I ever made on both my old and new homes!"

T. Morrison, Home Owner Roseville

"I have been a Real Estate Broker for 14 years and have worked with at least 10 different stagers and Michelle is by far the most classy & creative stager/designer I've ever used. I love her style and approach to putting a home together (that's why I want her to come to my house). All of that coupled with her interior designer education/skills make any home look more desirable for a Buyer."

Tina Stewart, Performance Lending and Investments