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From Estate Sale to Open House - Before & After Photos

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Home Stager with Synergy Staging ~ specializing in vacant home staging

Synergy Staging was recently asked to stage a lovely ranch in Canby.  When we went to review the property and take photos they were in the midst of preparing for an estate sale.  After the sale the house was prepped for staging and we went to work.  The house is just about to hit the market and we are hopeful for a quick sale.

As you can see this home was very traditional with window treatments in almost every room that the owners didn't want removed.  It was also a custom house that is wheelchair accessible.  For that reason it is being marketed to an older demographic which we had to keep in mind when putting together the staging design.

We've also been following the lead of another Portland Stager, Pangea, and using more original art in our staged houses.  Nik has been doing more painting lately.  The Master Bathroom below features one of his more recent paintings.

Here are some pictures of the before and after results.

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Living Room

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Another view of the Living Room

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Dining Room

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Family Room

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Another view of the Family Room

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Second Bathroom

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Master Bedroom

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Another view of the Master Bedroom

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Master Bathroom

For more pics and details about this home please visit the Staged Listings page on our website.

For more information about this property please contact
David Koch of RE/MAX Equity Group at 503-495-3821

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Comments(16)

Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

David, it looks like a really nice job of staging.  I hope it sells quick, it should.

Apr 24, 2009 12:08 AM
Jessica Cox
Perfectly Polished Home - Dallas, TX
Dallas Home Staging

Big improvement!

Apr 24, 2009 02:46 AM
Margaret Oscilia
Creative Concepts-Home Staging and Contracting, Salem Oregon - Salem, OR
Home Stager, Salem Oregon

I think you took about 20 years off this house -- looks fabulous!  (Wish you could turn back the clock for me that easily!)

Apr 24, 2009 03:28 AM
David Peterson
Synergy Staging ~ specializing in vacant home staging - Portland, OR
Home Stager Portland OR-Synergy Staging-Portland Oregon

Gabe ~ Thanks for your comments.  I'll update when it sells.

Jessica ~ Appreciate it!

Margaret ~ Thank you.  We tried to take years off without going too contemporary, keeping the target buyers in mind.  Missed you yesterday!

Apr 24, 2009 04:11 AM
Todd McAllister
On Stage home staging and redesign co. Portland, OR. - Portland, OR

What a difference updated furnishings can make.  By having the updated furniture, the other items in the home are not as dated feeling.  Here is hope for a quick sale.  It was great to see you both yesterday.

Apr 24, 2009 05:25 AM
David Peterson
Synergy Staging ~ specializing in vacant home staging - Portland, OR
Home Stager Portland OR-Synergy Staging-Portland Oregon

Todd ~ Thank goodness we weren't asked to work with the furniture that was in the house before!  And the staging really did tame the window treatments.  See you soon!

Apr 24, 2009 09:48 AM
Peg Prather
Vancouver, WA
Vancouver, WA

David, awesome staging job! I think this home will appeal to many different demographics, not just older people. And I am crazy about Nik's artwork in the bathroom! I wish you had a close up of it, it really is stunning.

Apr 24, 2009 10:25 AM
David Peterson
Synergy Staging ~ specializing in vacant home staging - Portland, OR
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Peg ~ - Thanks for the feedback.  Here is a closer photo of the painting.  It's cropped from the original photo, so bear with the quality.

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Apr 24, 2009 10:46 AM
Peg Prather
Vancouver, WA
Vancouver, WA

Wow, he really has an eye for this! I've done a little dabbling in making my own art on canvas, but nothing this wonderful. Tell him it's an inspiration. (We all know what art costs, so this is such a bonus for you guys to be able to do this.) Thanks for the close up.

Apr 24, 2009 12:54 PM
David Peterson
Synergy Staging ~ specializing in vacant home staging - Portland, OR
Home Stager Portland OR-Synergy Staging-Portland Oregon

Peg ~ I'll let him know!  We'll share some more of his art in the coming weeks.

Apr 24, 2009 01:11 PM
Michael Yearout
Michael Yearout Photography - Breckenridge, CO
Michael Yearout Photography

David:  yes a great difference between the before and after.  The photography is much better in the after photos as well.  Did you hire a professional photographer?

It's another thought.  A pro can really show off the work you have done to bring this house up to date.

Great post.

Michael

www.mkyphotography.com

Apr 25, 2009 09:39 AM
Chrissie Sutherland
Ready Set Stage - Greensboro, NC

great job.  I love the warmer colors you used.  It makes the house feel cozier.  It looks much better.  I'm sure it will appeal to a wide variety. 

Apr 25, 2009 12:41 PM
David Peterson
Synergy Staging ~ specializing in vacant home staging - Portland, OR
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Michael ~ Thanks for the comments.  We've thought about hiring a pro for certain properties, but we actually took both before and after pictures.  More care and better lighting are used in the after shots.

Chrissie ~ Appreciate your feedback.  It's amazing what warm colors can do to a space, huh?

Diane ~ Thank.  Glad we're on the same page!

Apr 25, 2009 06:52 PM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

David -- wonderful job staging this ranch-style home.  You really updated it while still keeping it appealing to the target buyer.  Good luck, hope it sells quickly for your client!

Apr 28, 2009 05:31 PM
David Peterson
Synergy Staging ~ specializing in vacant home staging - Portland, OR
Home Stager Portland OR-Synergy Staging-Portland Oregon

Maureen ~ Thanks so much!  It was a fine balances, but everyone was pleased with the outcome.  We'll see what happens next!

Apr 30, 2009 11:48 AM