"Julie never ceases to amaze us! We use her services to stage every home that we market and have considered her part of our team for 7 years. From the initial consultation to the date of staging Julie is always available for assistance. Her artistic and designer creativity work together to bring glamour and WOW to every home. Her abilities to walk into a home and immediately assess the clients needs and how best to present the home are incredible. We also consult Julie for advice in redecorating and remodeling our own personal homes and are always thrilled with the results. We say 'Call Julie' when it's time to make a designer decision!"

Leslie Mills and Debbie Smith, Realtors
President's Elite Team
Top 5% Northern California
Coldwell Banker
Walnut Creek, CA

"The service and value Julie has provided me over the past 5 years has been exemplary. Her staging abilities and superior aptitude for creating a warm home environment has really  made a difference for my clients. I have been very impressed by her knowledge of current  market trends and buyer’s hot points. Her staging accessories, furniture taste and talent in enhancing each home has become absolutely necessary to many of my successful closings."

Stephanie Tice, Realtor
Alain Pinel Realtors
Danville, CA

"I cannot say enough to applaud the staging advice my clients have received from Julie Giampaoli. Julie is a consummate professional from the client consultation through the execution of the staging itself. Julie has exceptional ability to see what need to be done to maximize a homes potential and the organizational skills to get it done on schedule.

I know Julie's staging has greatly helped my listings to sell faster and for more money. I highly recommend Julie. She is the best!"

Mary Ann Schultz, Broker Associate
J. Rockcliff Realtors/The Blackhawk Real Estate Company
Danville, CA

"Without a doubt, I am certain that Julie’s keen eye for design and staging has facilitated several sales of my listings. She is excellent with the clients, and offers them advice while respecting their budgetary concerns. I have no hesitation in recommending Julie at every opportunity!"

Diane Gilfether, Broker Associate
J. Rockcliff Realtors/The Blackhawk Real Estate Company
Danville, CA

Julie,

I thought staging was too expensive and a waste of money. You proved me wrong.

My agent convinced me that it could make my house stand out in the crowd. I sold my house in May of 2008 for full price in 14 days. Nothing was selling in my neighborhood. Julie made my house look so good, I thought about staying. Julie's staging cost is a lot less than the cost of a delayed sale.

Michael Trame

"Julie's unique, soft touch wins over the most resistant clients! Her friendly style and people skills give her the ability to make recommendations and staging suggestions that are generally embraced by my clients! The transformations she accomplishes are remarkable and she is a joy to work with!"

Linda Cookson, Partner
Empire Realty
Danville, CA

"I have been using Julie Giampaoli’s company Showcase Your Place for the past six or seven years. She is my secret weapon when I meet with potential clients. I always call her in to suggest ways to increase the value of their homes. My clients have all commented on how much they like working with her and her vendors. Julie is tactful, prompt, and professional at all times, even with some very difficult clients. I believe so much in her abilities that I am willing to pay for a percentage of the cost to insure that my clients get the best price when they sell. I consider Julie to be an integral part of my marketing efforts."

Judith Brickman
Pacific Union GMAC
Alamo, CA

"Julie is the only stager I work with… her professional problem-solving manner is the perfect fit for my client’s needs. When I introduce Julie to my clients I am confident that my listings will be ‘market-ready’ inside and out in every way!"

Tom Hart
Empire Realty Associates
Danville, CA

!"Julie and I have been working together for over 7 years. In that 7 years I have listed over 105 properties and Julie is always the first person I call after signing the listing agreement (sometimes even before I have a signed agreement). Staging is something the client has heard about but is not always sure they need for their home. I explain to the sellers that I am going to have a professional come in give them a consultation about what items we will not be using in their home for staging and that after the consultation Julie will be returning to rearrange their things to make their home look like a “model home”. Julie is always very professional and sensitive when it comes to consulting with the client. Julie takes the time to listen to the client’s concerns about the process and makes them feel comfortable. Julie has exquisite taste and the items her crew brings in are always beautiful and enhance the client’s existing décor. I believe that the clients have always gotten a higher price because their home was staged by Julie, whether it was a small condo or a custom estate."

Karen T
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate
Pleasanton, CA

Dear Julie,

I wanted to thank you for all of your assistance with staging my properties over the past 7 years. I truly believe that staging a home when trying to sell, is a must to get the most money in the shortest amount of time. From my experience, I feel that you are top notch in your field. I really appreciate your professionalism and customer service.

From the consultation through the day of staging, I know that my clients are in good hands. You definitely have an expertise when it comes to interior design and the property owners are always pleased with the results.

Sheri Platter, Realtor
Hometown GMAC

"Having been privileged to be one of Julie's first clients, 7 years ago, I'm so very happy Julie is on my team of professionals who assist me with my successful real estate business! Usually, when I am getting a new listing, Julie is the first call I make, before I try to schedule anything else! Julie is always accommodating her Clients, making sure she gives us her best professional opinion, in a timely manner! I also like the way she interacts with the Homeowner, making them feel important, helping them adjust! She knows just how to get them to remove their many 'treasures', move or rent furniture, in order for Julie to work at her best, in transforming their home into a 'SHOWPLACE'! Julie even has Homeowners asking for her assistance in their NEW HOMES, to make their new homes a showplace, as well! Julie is also a wealth of information, providing a FULL SERVICE for us, with contractors, painters, gardeners, who she uses on a regular basis. When Julie stages a home, it is a transformation, and a faster sale for us!"

Helen Schmidt, CRS
925-785-4320
Sotheby's International Realty, People & Properties
Danville office