Shari Casanova
Your Occupied consultant and home staging mentor
Growing up as a "Military Brat," I learned early on about the adventure of moving and watched firsthand as homes were prepared and sold. My career in the industry began as a Realtor in Arizona, where I quickly discovered my true passion—helping clients prepare their homes for the market.
When I moved to Maryland in 2001, I took some time off to focus on my growing family and to give back to the community by mentoring teenage mothers and working with foster children in Washington County.
Once my youngest of four children (yes, four!) started school, I knew it was time to pursue my dream. That’s when I launched "Staged Above" in my three-car garage. Over the years, Staged Above grew significantly, expanding into larger warehouses and eventually becoming one of Maryland’s premier home staging companies with a 3,000-square-foot warehouse and a team of six. I was honored to receive awards like "Top 10 Home Staging Company," "Industry Innovator of the Year," and "Top Home Staging Team," along with national recognition across Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia.
After more than two decades of building and leading Staged Above, I recently made an exciting transition. I sold Staged Above and relocated to Florida, where I’ve launched two new ventures: Casanova Home Staging and Casanova Mentoring. Through Casanova Home Staging, I bring a highly personalized approach to pre-listing consultations and occupied home staging, helping clients showcase their homes’ full potential. Through Casanova Mentoring, I share my years of experience to guide and support fellow home stagers on their journeys to success.
With Casanova Home Staging, my commitment to excellence remains unwavering. I stand behind the work I do, the value I bring, and the results I deliver, ensuring my clients’ properties stand out in every market.
Fun facts about me
What's a childhood nickname that stuck?
What did you do for fun as a kid?
Were you into any fun weekend activities growing up?
What’s one thing you can’t live without?
As a kid, I visited model homes with my mom for fun! LIKE ALL THE TIME! I truly believe this is where my passion for home staging began.
a journey of dedication and transformation
Guided by Passion, Built on Experience
With over two decades in the home staging industry, I've witnessed firsthand how a well-presented home can transform a sale. From my beginnings as a Realtor in Arizona to launching and growing Staged Above in Maryland, each step has deepened my dedication to helping clients bring out the best in their homes. Now, through Casanova Home Staging and Casanova Mentoring, I’m thrilled to continue this journey, providing expert staging and mentorship to inspire others and create lasting impressions in the market.
home staging mentorship
Are you a home stager ready to take your business to the next level? Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, I’m here to help you achieve your goals.
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"We sold our home within 2 months (our house is a 12+k square feet home)"
Shari went way above what was expected. We’ve been trying on and off for 4 years to sell our home with no luck. Our realtor suggested we have Shari come into our home to help us prepare the home to be sold. With all of her advice and wonderful suggestions, we sold our home within 2 months (our house is a 12+k square feet home). She was so professional, and had such great advice and staged our home beautifully. Even after the sell of our house, Shari stayed in touch with us, and gave us some fantastic tips on what paint colors were popular for our “new” home we were buying. I would recommend using her to anyone selling their home, and I will definitely use Shari again in the future!
Angella Yeakley
"I received a full-price offer on my condo in just three days"
I received a full-price offer on my condo in just three days, and I credit much of that success to having followed the advice received from my consultation with Shari. Shari was able to point out a lot of little details and offer ideas to make my home really shine in the photos for the website and marketing. She used the consultation as an opportunity to point out what to do, but also to educate me about why. Shari helped me use what I already owned and only recommended purchasing a few small things to really make the condo shine. This was really appreciated since there are so many costs associated with selling a home! I followed her instructions to the letter and couldn't have been more pleased with the outcome. After the initial consultation, Shari was available via text to approve or suggest improvements to areas of my home as I completed the checklist. I whole heartedly recommend her to anyone who is selling a home.
Amanda Fishel
"They sold within two weeks to 30 days on the market"
The team did a fantastic job at staging five of my condo units I had them on the market with two different realtors with no luck of sales. My new realtor recognized my needs and recommended Shari and after staging the units, they sold within two weeks to 30 days on the market. Very professional team with reasonable pricing that is returned with quick sales of the condo units. Thank you all again
Skip Tovornik
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