Born and raised in New Jersey, I spent my “first career” with 13 years in the entertainment business in sales, special events and account management for the largest media companies in the world. My fulfilling career and accolades include award winning ad campaigns, several Super Bowl Commercials, and directing high profile Special Events and Promotions around the world. I’ve garnered unique experiences partnering with several Academy Award winners, celebrities, Congress, the Secret Service and Vice President of the United States in bringing exciting projects and events to fruition across the globe.
Meet
Donna
HELLO AND THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ME AND MY SERVICES.
WHEN IT CAME TO PREPARING MY OWN FIRST HOME FOR SALE, I NETWORKED AND SECURED MY REALTOR OF CHOICE, DEVELOPED OUR RELATIONSHIP, PAIRED MY TALENT, WORK ETHIC, AND CREATIVE JUICES WITH THE MARKETING AND SELLING PROCESS. I JUMPED INTO THE WORLD OF HOME STAGING. THE RESULT… MY OWN HOME SOLD QUICKLY AND WAS SELECTED TO BE FEATURED ON HGTV!
I OFFICIALLY HAD THE STAGING AND DESIGN BUG, SOUGHT AND EARNED CERTIFICATIONS, AND THE NEXT HOME I STAGED WAS A QUICK TURN AROUND. IN JUST 1-DAY FROM THE OPEN HOUSE, THE SELLERS RECEIVED 5 FANTASTIC OFFERS, A “BIDDING WAR,” AND SOLD 5% OVER ASKING PRICE. WHAT A WONDERFUL SIGH OF RELIEF FOR THE SELLERS AND REALTOR … SAVING PRECIOUS TIME, EMOTIONS, EXPENSE AND ENERGY!
NEXT UP, I COMPLETED A SUBURBAN FARMHOUSE STYLE RENOVATION AND DECOR PROJECT WHICH WAS SELECTED TO BE IN A HOUSE TOUR. SINCE THEN, I’VE ASSISTED BUYERS, SELLERS, REALTORS, AND HOMEOWNERS THROUGHOUT NEW JERSEY, IN MORRIS, ESSEX, SOMERSET, HUNTERDON, HUDSON, UNION AND OCEAN COUNTIES. THESE EXCITING EXPERIENCES MADE ME REALIZE THAT THERE’S SOMETHING POWERFUL HERE. IT'S AN HONOR AND A PLEASURE HELPING PEOPLE WITH ONE OF THE MOST MEANINGFUL THINGS IN LIFE - THEIR HOME.
Donna
Restaino
Levey
HGTV
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When I moved away from the hustle and bustle of working in Manhattan, as well as the intense travel schedule, I began raising a beautiful family, and pursued my creativity and passion closer to home. That's when I earned my certifications, flipped a couple of homes, and started my own small business. I built DRL HOME to help fulfill the needs, desires and dreams around home selling, design and decor under one roof. I often begin with staging my clients home for sale - - and then being hired again to move forward with my clients into their new home’s design and decor.
I’m often thought of, appreciated and thanked for being a skilled translator or counselor who not only alleviates stress, but also brings my clients and their family's happiness to the forefront. My clients and I typically have a shared belief in the time value of money, skill, and energy.
I have a great eye for detail, use of space, knack for mixing different styles as well as high and low price points. I plan, curate and customize the space resulting in a personalized, chic home that functions beautifully for each client. Outside of my staging and decorating business, I enjoy life … spending time with my wonderful children and family, friends, my pup, nature, travel, working out, cooking, reading, and more. I have so much to be grateful for and I am thankful everyday for the many blessings in my life!
Meet
Donna
Hello and thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and my services.
WHEN IT CAME TO PREPARING MY OWN FIRST HOME FOR SALE, I NETWORKED AND SECURED MY REALTOR OF CHOICE, DEVELOPED OUR RELATIONSHIP, PAIRED MY TALENT, WORK ETHIC, AND CREATIVE JUICES WITH THE MARKETING AND SELLING PROCESS. AND, I JUMPED INTO THE WORLD OF HOME STAGING. THE RESULT… MY OWN HOME SOLD QUICKLY AND WAS SELECTED TO BE FEATURED ON HGTV!
I OFFICIALLY HAD THE STAGING AND DESIGN BUG, SOUGHT AND EARNED CERTIFICATIONS, AND THE NEXT HOME I STAGED WAS A QUICK TURN AROUND. IN JUST 1-DAY FROM THE OPEN HOUSE, THE SELLERS RECEIVED 5 FANTASTIC OFFERS, A “BIDDING WAR,” AND SOLD 5% OVER ASKING PRICE. WHAT A WONDERFUL SIGH OF RELIEF FOR THE SELLERS AND REALTOR … SAVING PRECIOUS TIME, EMOTIONS, EXPENSE AND ENERGY!
NEXT UP, I COMPLETED A SUBURBAN FARMHOUSE STYLE RENOVATION AND DECOR PROJECT WHICH WAS SELECTED TO BE IN A HOUSE TOUR. SINCE THEN, I’VE ASSISTED BUYERS, SELLERS, REALTORS, AND HOMEOWNERS THROUGHOUT NEW JERSEY, IN MORRIS, ESSEX, SOMERSET, HUNTERDON, HUDSON, UNION AND OCEAN COUNTIES. THESE EXCITING EXPERIENCES MADE ME REALIZE THAT THERE’S SOMETHING POWERFUL HERE. AND, IT'S AN HONOR AND A PLEASURE HELPING PEOPLE WITH ONE OF THE MOST MEANINGFUL THINGS IN LIFE - THEIR HOME.
Donna
Restaino
Levey
HGTV
Featured on
Born and raised in New Jersey, I spent my “first career” with 13 years in the entertainment business in sales, special events and account management for the largest media companies in the world. My fulfilling career and accolades include award winning ad campaigns, several Super Bowl Commercials, and directing high profile Special Events and Promotions around the world. I’ve garnered unique experiences partnering with several Academy Award winners, celebrities, Congress, the Secret Service and Vice President of the United States in bringing exciting projects and events to fruition across the globe.
When I moved away from the hustle bustle of working in Manhattan, as well as the intense travel schedule, I began raising a beautiful family, and pursued my creativity and passion closer to home. That's when I earned my certifications, flipped a couple of homes, and started my own small business. I built DRL HOME to help fulfill the needs, desires and dreams around home selling, design and decor under one roof. And, I often begin with staging my clients home for sale - - and then being hired again to move forward with my clients into their new home’s design and decor.
I’m often thought of, appreciated and thanked for being a skilled translator or counselor who not only alleviates stress, but also brings my clients and their families happiness to the forefront. My clients and I typically have a shared belief in the time value of money, skill, and energy.
I have a great eye for detail, use of space, knack mixing different styles as well as high and low price points. I plan, curate and customize the space resulting in a personalized, chic home that functions beautifully for each client. Outside of my staging and decorating business, I enjoy life … spending time with my wonderful children and family, friends, my pup, nature, travel, working out, cooking, reading, and more. I have so much to be grateful for and I am thankful everyday for the many blessings in my life!
