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About
I love to help my clients, "unlock the door to a home they love!"
Clutter and disorganization weigh us down. Our homes should be a place to relax and unwind, not a place of constant stress and anxiety.
I listen to my client's goals and we work together to achieve them. I go the extra mile, taking donations away for them, and bringing
or purchasing products to make the space function perfectly.
I offer downsizing services for clients looking to simplify their lives with a smaller home, now or in the future.
I also offer staging consultations, to help my clients who are living in their home while it is on the market. Together, we do a compete tour of the home. I provide recommendations as we go, then develop a customized and prioritized list of recommendations to make their home marketable and profitable.
If my clients want a new look for their home with greater function, I can also do redesign.
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Overview
Hired 15 times
Serves Annandale, MN
Background checked
1 employee
7 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and Credit card.
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Jacqueline N.
Oct 9, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Julie was so amazing. She really helped me think more about how to be use the space of my new house and she worked from the time she arrived till when she left. She even helped me a little past our agreed stopping time and she continues to give me ideas, links to products and suggestions even after the session was over. Will hire again!
Details: Space planning • Storage advice • Bedrooms • 500 - 1,000 sq ft • Very unorganized
Keys to Living Light, LLC's reply
Jacqueline, it was a joy helping you settle into your new home! You were fun to work with. Together, we accomplished a lot! I look forward to working with you again.
Home Organizing
Shelley a.
Dec 7, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Julie was a Godsend when I had to move from my home to an apartment. If anyone has done that you know how hard it is to downsize and I had a lot of stuff, still have too much even after two garage sales and filling two dumpsters. Julie also donated a lot of my stuff to free stores, etc.
Julie is a hard worker and stays on task. She’s fun to be around and her husband, Ron helps out too, if he can. I couldn’t have done this move without her. Now if she just had a magic wand to wave to sell my lake home!!
Details: Removal of unwanted items • Space planning • Storage advice • Paper management • Moving preparation • Closets • Bedrooms • Kitchen • Storage area • 1,500 - 2,000 sq ft • Unorganized
Keys to Living Light, LLC's reply
Downsizing and moving is never easy Shelley. You did a great job of persevering
I’m happy I could help along your journey.
Home Organizing
Sumaya S.
Nov 19, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
I recently had the pleasure of working with Julie, a professional housekeeper, and I couldn’t be more impressed. I was in the middle of moving to a new apartment, and the place was a complete mess, filled with boxes and items everywhere. Desperate for help, I called Julie to see if she could assist with unpacking and organizing. Despite her busy schedule, she kindly agreed to come over the same day after understanding my situation with toddlers and a newborn. Julie was incredibly professional and polite throughout the process. Her understanding and willingness to accommodate my urgent request truly made a stressful situation much more manageable. I highly recommend Julie for her exceptional service and professionalism. Thank you, Julie!
Details: Unpacking • 2 rooms
Packing and Unpacking
DrAndrea L.
Dec 4, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
It was great working with you. You organized my kitchen so well that it’s been more than a month and my whole family has been able to maintain it.
Details: Space planning • Storage advice • Removal of unwanted items • Kitchen • 2,500 - 3,000 sq ft • Unorganized
Home Organizing
Andrea H.
Nov 6, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Julie did a great job helping me get organized and donate lots of things I didn’t need. I feel so much happier now that I have so much extra room and know where everything is! Definitely worth it. Thank you for your help Julie!
Details: Storage advice • Removal of unwanted items • Closets • Bedrooms • In-home office • Bathrooms • Kitchen • 500 - 1,000 sq ft • Very unorganized
Home Organizing
Credentials
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Julie Starke
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I offer a variety of packages, 3 hour, 9 hour and 18 hour. These packages are most often used for decluttering and organizing. I also offer a 6 hour yearly maintenance package to keep things looking great!
For those living in their home while it is on the market, I can do a 2 hour consultation. This service results in a customized guide to create strong marketing photos. There is a flat rate for this service.
Additionally, I offer help implementing the suggestions given in the staging consultation, with a "Photo Prep" service that can be a package or hourly rate.
I also have a 4 hour or 8 hour option for services like de-cluttering for a move, packing and unpacking.
All packages include a complimentary consult, either virtually or in-person.
I offer a variety of packages, 3 hour, 9 hour and 18 hour. These packages are most often used for decluttering and organizing.
I also offer a 6 hour yearly maintenance package to keep things looking great!
For those living in their home while it is on the market, I offer a 2 hour consultation. This service results in a customized guide to create strong marketing photos. There is a flat rate for this service.
Additionally, I offer help implementing the suggestions given in the staging consultation, with a "Photo Prep" service that can be a package or hourly rate.
I offer a 4 hour or 8 hour option for services like de-cluttering for a move, packing and unpacking.
Finally, I have an ala cart option.
All packages include a complimentary consult, either virtually or in-person.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I offer a complimentary initial consultation, to
learn about your goals and see the space(s). This can be done virtually or in-person. This is our chance to meet, discuss your organizing style and your goals.
We then usually then with a 3 hour work session, but this is tailored to meet your needs and schedule.
Before each subsequent appointment, we review how the space we worked on previously is functioning. We make adjustments as needed,
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am trained by the Institute for Organizing Professionals, the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals, Staging Studio and Transformations Staging.
I have a certificate of training for Residential Organizing and Move Management and Home Staging. I am a Certified Home Stager and Master Color Consultant.
I also completed the "Occupied Consultation
Specialist " training program.
