Interior designer · Garden Grove, CA · reviewed since 2019
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%93+54.6Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%87+13.2Craft & service penalty98−0.2Momentum penalty86−1.4Experts Score= 92Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.92SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#84 of 132 home staging servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 37%
5.0★★★★★23 Google reviews · 24 photos
96%five-star reviews
4.75★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
First Impression Home Staging & Re-Design at a glance
Google reviewers rate First Impression Home Staging & Re-Design five stars based on twenty-three reviews, with the owner responding to seventy-eight percent of them. Clients frequently cite the team’s punctuality, clear communication, and ability to accommodate short notice requests for vacant or occupied homes. The services include full staging, re-design, and temporary setups for leasing, with customers noting that high-quality furnishings often helped properties sell quickly or above asking price. No significant recurring criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, as all reviews express satisfaction with the professional execution and design expertise.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 23 reviews (96% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 23 Google reviews (22 with written comments, 4 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 78% of reviews.
Most recent review: April 15, 2026.
Service: Home Staging Service serving Garden Grove, California.
Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.
Score profile vs other home staging services
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and reliability; weakest: momentum.
This companyHome Staging Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.First Impression Home Staging & Re-Design: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
93
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.First Impression Home Staging & Re-Design: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
97
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.First Impression Home Staging & Re-Design: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
98
ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.First Impression Home Staging & Re-Design: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
87
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.First Impression Home Staging & Re-Design: 86/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
86
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 63.–
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Star ratings
23 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars2296%
4 stars14%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 22 written reviews
100%praise
Praise46100%
Complaints00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Speed & response1124%
Staff & attitude920%
Would recommend920%
Quality & results715%
Communication511%
Price & value49%
Honesty & trust12%
What customers talk about
We read 22 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“And when it came time for her to pick everything up, she did it quickly and professionally.”
“Her design expertise and attention to detail completely transformed my newest listing and elevated it to a market-ready showpiece.”
“Highly recommend using the First Impression and working with Amy.”
“Amy did an amazing job staging our house before we put it on the market.”
“From my initial request, I appreciated her quick response, communication, timeliness and professionalism.”
“Thanks to her staging, the home looked its absolute best, and I’m confident it helped attract more interest and sell at the price i needed.”
“Finally, Amy is not only an exceptional stager, she is also a very decent and honest person.”
People customers mention
Amy13 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired First Impression Home Staging & Re-Design for 2 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
CChrisLocal Guide · 728 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★
First Impression Home Staging lives up to their name. As a luxury broker in South OC, I regularly direct my seller clients here when we need staging that appeals to discerning buyers. Their re-design work is equally impressive for occupied homes — they have a talent for maximizing a space's potential without a complete overhaul. Highly professional team.
SStephanieLocal Guide · 10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★
Amy was fantastic to work with! As a realtor and a home owner, I was very happy with First Impression Home Staging! Our home sold in 4 days! The quality of furnishings stood out from the rest. Thank you!
TToni9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★
Amy did an amazing and beautiful job staging our property. It solid in a week in a tough market! Thank you!
JJadeLocal Guide · 12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★
Working with Amy at First Impression was an absolute pleasure! Her design expertise and attention to detail completely transformed my newest listing and elevated it to a market-ready showpiece. She offered thoughtful insights, understood the target buyer, and executed every detail flawlessly. I couldn’t be happier…
JJaniceLocal Guide · 15 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
From the first phone call with Amy, I knew First Impressions Home Staging would be outstanding! Amy met for an in person consultation at my home and took lots and lots of pictures and then continually checked in with me about dates and details. Her furnishings and accessories were so very customized and high…
BBridgett5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
I had 2 weeks to get my house listed and was stressed about finding availability with such short notice. Amy was quick to respond and fit me in her schedule within the week. She styled the house perfectly to match our coastal surf aesthetic. House looked amazing and was under contract within a couple days. She made…
First Impression Home Staging lives up to their name. As a luxury broker in South OC, I regularly direct my seller clients here when we need staging that appeals to discerning buyers. Their re-design work is equally impressive for occupied homes — they have a talent for maximizing a space's potential without a complete overhaul. Highly professional team.
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Stephanie MarieLocal Guide · 10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Stephanie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Amy was fantastic to work with! As a realtor and a home owner, I was very happy with First Impression Home Staging! Our home sold in 4 days! The quality of furnishings stood out from the rest. Thank you!
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Toni Szymczyk9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Toni has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Working with Amy at First Impression was an absolute pleasure! Her design expertise and attention to detail completely transformed my newest listing and elevated it to a market-ready showpiece. She offered thoughtful insights, understood the target buyer, and executed every detail flawlessly. I couldn’t be happier with the result and look forward to collaborating again on future listings!
Response from the owner · 11 months ago
HI Jade! Thank you so much for the review and I'm so happy we connected. Looking forward to working with you again on your future listings!
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Janice NewfieldLocal Guide · 15 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Janice has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
From the first phone call with Amy, I knew First Impressions Home Staging would be outstanding! Amy met for an in person consultation at my home and took lots and lots of pictures and then continually checked in with me about dates and details. Her furnishings and accessories were so very customized and high quality. My home looked absolutely amazing when she and her tram were finished with the staging. And when it came time for her to pick everything up, she did it quickly and professionally. My home sold in two days and I know First Impressions Home Staging was a significant reason why.! THANK YOU SO MUCH AMY!
Response from the owner · 11 months ago
Hi Janice! It was so nice to meet you and have the opportunity to stage your home in Corona Del Mar. We appreciate you and thank you for taking the time to write this thoughtful review.
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Bridgett storm5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Bridgett has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I had 2 weeks to get my house listed and was stressed about finding availability with such short notice. Amy was quick to respond and fit me in her schedule within the week. She styled the house perfectly to match our coastal surf aesthetic. House looked amazing and was under contract within a couple days. She made the vision come to life and we were lucky to work with her.
Response from the owner · a year ago
Hi Bridgett! I'm so glad the timing worked out and the staging helped with the quick sale. It was so nice to meet you and thank you for taking the time to write this review. Enjoy your new home!
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Brooke Miller3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Brooke has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
First Impressions was the best staging choice our client could have made - Amy and her team brought the winning combination to an exquisite home. Our client's home in San Clemente required sophistication and taste without sacrificing warmth. Amy and her team delivered on every level. First Impressions will be our first choice from here forward.
Response from the owner · a year ago
Brooke! Than you so much for the kind review. It was a pleasure working with you and Beth and I appreciate your excellent communication throughout this process; I felt like we were all a team. This was a special home and we loved staging it! Hope to work together again soon!
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Trina1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Trina has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Amy did an amazing job staging our house before we put it on the market. The house looks incredible with her design. We’re so happy with Amy and her team. We highly recommend them!
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. It was a pleasure working with you!
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Hoda Kazemi8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Hoda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I recently used First Impression Home staging for my new lisitng. The whole experience was 5 start from start to the end. Amy is very professional and great at what she does. The house looked beautiful with the choice of furniture that was used. The furnitures were clean, up to date and high-end quality. Highly recommend using the First Impression and working with Amy.
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you, Hoda for taking the time to review us. It was a pleasure working with you and your clients. We appreciate your excellent communication from the start and helping with timing to make sure everything ran smoothly. We hope to help with your future listings in the near future! Amy
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Evan KarrLocal Guide · 25 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Evan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I recently worked with Amy at First Impression Staging. I found her on Instagram, and I couldn’t be more impressed with her work. From the very beginning, she was incredibly responsive and available to stage my home last minute. She truly knows how to highlight a space’s best features, and the transformation was amazing. The home felt inviting, stylish, and modern. I could tell she paid attention to even the smallest details. Thanks to her staging, the home looked its absolute best, and I’m confident it helped attract more interest and sell at the price i needed. I highly recommend her!!
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us, Evan. You and your agent were super easy to work with and I appreciate the great communication.
