I am a North Florida native who has always had an eye for design and a love for homes and interiors! My experience with marketing homes for sale began in Northern Virginia, where I worked as a Real Estate Agent for 5 years before launching Olive Leaf Staging, LLC. Through working with buyers and sellers, and buying and selling my own properties, I gained a keen eye for what buyers want and what sellers need throughout the process. Additionally, my education in Psychology from the University of Florida (go Gators!) helps me to consider the psychology of buying a home when preparing a client’s house for the market and get into the mindset of the homebuyer.

In 2020, I relocated back to my home state of Florida, and began serving clients in the Greater Tampa Bay Area.

I love solving tricky design puzzles, repurposing pieces to give them a new life, and mixing funky local finds into my designs. In my free time, you’ll find me out and about with my three kids, Ellie, Aiden, and Lailah and my husband Joel. Thanks so much for taking the time to learn a bit more about me. I look forward to working with you!

Thanks!

Rita