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First Impression Home Staging

Home staging service · Wake Forest, NC · reviewed since 2019

How 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%97+56.9Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 97Not 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.97SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#52 of 124 home staging servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 59%
5.0 ★★★★★ 94 Google reviews · 24 photos
99%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
100%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

First Impression Home Staging at a glance

Google reviewers rate First Impression Home Staging five stars based on ninety-four reviews, noting that the owner replies to all feedback. Clients frequently praise the team for punctuality, clear communication, and reasonable pricing, while highlighting how the expansive inventory and design expertise help homes sell quickly, often above asking price. Services include vacant home staging, stay-in-home rearranging, and de-staging, with most customers describing the process as professional and collaborative. One low-star review criticized the design solutions as banal and lacking originality, describing the arrangement of furniture as amateurish.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 94 reviews (99% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 94 Google reviews (86 with written comments, 15 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 26, 2026.
  • Service: Home Staging Service serving Wake Forest, North Carolina.

Data from Google, last updated October 29, 2026.

Score profile vs other home staging services

Score per factor (100 = best)Each 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: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction97Reliability96Craft & service99Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 97 (median 97)Reliability: 96 (median 97)Craft & service: 99 (median 99)Value: 100 (median 99)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
This companyHome Staging Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 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: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
97
ReliabilityReliability · 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: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
96
Craft & serviceCraft & 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: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
99
ValueValue · 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: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 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: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies 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

94 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars9399%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star11%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 86 written reviews

  • Praise135100%
  • Complaints00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Would recommend3324%
  • Quality & results2619%
  • Staff & attitude2619%
  • Speed & response2116%
  • Communication1410%
  • Price & value118%
  • Honesty & trust43%

What customers talk about

We read 86 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “I'd highly recommend them to anyone who is selling a vacant home.”
  • “Sherrie and her team are top-notch and deliver results, home staging works!”
  • “She is such a kind and genuine person who really goes above and beyond.”
  • “Her communication was great and got everything done on time.”
  • “Sherrie is incredibly creative and so easy to work with.”
  • “First Impressions Home Staging was worth every penny!”
  • “Her honesty about what works in my space and what doesn’t is refreshing and valued.”

People customers mention

  • Sherrie 20 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

What reviewers say about First Impression Home Staging

From 24 detailed written reviews; every point below is quoted in at least one review.

  • Mentioned most: Quality of work (18 praise); Would recommend (12 praise); Expertise (7 praise); Professionalism (5 praise); Speed (2 praise); Friendly & courteous (2 praise); Communication (2 praise); Reliability (2 praise).
  • Reported results: 3 exceeded expectations, 2 problem fixed.
  • Jobs reviewed: staging (10), home staging (3), staging a home (2).
  • Returning customers: 3 reviewers say they used First Impression Home Staging before.
👍 “Staged the house in less than a day”
👍 “It looks amazing”
👍 “Can’t recommend them enough”

Reviews for your job

Customers hired First Impression Home Staging for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

JonathanLocal Guide · 25 reviewsTotal 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. · 2 days ago★★★★★

Sherrie and her team are amazing. They staged the house in less than a day and it looks amazing! Thank you! Can’t recommend them enough!

KerryLocal Guide · 31 reviewsTotal 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 days ago★★★★★

Sherrie is exceptional! I hired her to do “stay in your home staging” - which is a really cool concept. We love our house and have good furniture but the layout and decor in the main “living” area made no sense. She came in and magically rearranged and “shopped within the house” and did wonders! The only thing I…

Frank16 reviewsTotal 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Sherrie at First Impression is such a pleasure to work with. She is such a kind and genuine person who really goes above and beyond. I had no idea how much value a properly staged home adds to a house on the market until I met Sherrie. I recommend Sherrie to every realtor that I meet.

DavidLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Outstanding professionals that go above and beyond the typical home staging company. I'd highly recommend them to anyone who is selling a vacant home.

GrayLocal Guide · 48 reviewsTotal 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

First Impression Home Staging is amazing! The team is thorough and professional, and knows how to create beautifully stages spaces that actually help optimize the marketability of the home. Easy to work with and the results are incredible!

Uli6 reviewsTotal 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Sherrie is awesome - She has a good understanding of staging a home and consistently getting houses sold over asking price.

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 94 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Jonathan BrothersLocal Guide · 25 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jonathan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Sherrie and her team are amazing. They staged the house in less than a day and it looks amazing! Thank you! Can’t recommend them enough!

Response from the owner · 2 days ago

Thank you Jonathan! So happy to hear you are pleased. You did an amazing job with updates and prepping the home for us!

Kerry MilesLocal Guide · 31 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kerry has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Sherrie is exceptional! I hired her to do “stay in your home staging” - which is a really cool concept. We love our house and have good furniture but the layout and decor in the main “living” area made no sense. She came in and magically rearranged and “shopped within the house” and did wonders! The only thing I have to buy is one new area rug and we were able to use everything else.

Response from the owner · 6 days ago

Thank you Kerry for your 5 star review and for your kind words! I had so much fun working with you and I’m honored to hear how much you love your space!

John Bell10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Sherrie and her team are top-notch and deliver results, home staging works!

Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you for your 5 star review and for your support!

Frank Keefer16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Frank has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Sherrie at First Impression is such a pleasure to work with. She is such a kind and genuine person who really goes above and beyond. I had no idea how much value a properly staged home adds to a house on the market until I met Sherrie. I recommend Sherrie to every realtor that I meet.

Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you Frank for your trust and for understanding the value. I’m excited to be able to collaborate with you for many years!

Scott BallLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Scott has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very knowledgeable and easy to learn from!

Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you Scott! I’m so happy to hear this.

David HellingerLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews David has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Outstanding professionals that go above and beyond the typical home staging company. I'd highly recommend them to anyone who is selling a vacant home.

Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you David! We truly appreciate your trust in our company.

Gray LewisLocal Guide · 48 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Gray has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

First Impression Home Staging is amazing! The team is thorough and professional, and knows how to create beautifully stages spaces that actually help optimize the marketability of the home. Easy to work with and the results are incredible!

Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you Gray for your kind words! Your trust means the world to all of us!

Uli6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Uli has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Sherrie is awesome - She has a good understanding of staging a home and consistently getting houses sold over asking price.

Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you Uli for your kind words!

Scott Korbin, Cary, NCLocal Guide · 40 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Scott has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great service and an incredibly expansive inventory making our listings look better than the rest. Their curated inventory use colors across the spectrum.

Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

What an absolute honor to be working with you and your team! I am so excited to continue our partnership and am already looking forward to our next project!

Taylor Kelly10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Taylor has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Sherrie knows all the ins and outs of staging a home and she makes it so easy with her warehouse full of furniture we could use. Thank you Sherrie for everything you did for us!

Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you Taylor! I’m excited for our continued partnership!

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