In this challenging Real Estate market, there are still many opportunities to be found for investors. Synergy Staging was recently brought in to stage a foreclosed property that was being turned around very quickly for sale. Although the budget was tight for the quick turn over, we were glad the investor knew the value of home staging. The home had some definite issues to be addressed, but the asking price is very reasonable considering the location, layout, and the incredible views of Portland.
One of our challenges was staging two properties in different cities for the same owner in the span of two days. I'll post the pictures of the other property later this week. We started on Friday morning and the Open House was Sunday morning. For this property we went with a more modern feel that seemed to suit the home even though it was built in the 70's.
Here are some pictures of the before and after results.
Living Room
The drapes had a very 80's pattern and we couldn't remove them without a major replacement which wasn't going to happen. Since we had to work with them we tied them in with our art and carefully selected colors. You also probably can't see the over 50 picture hooks (some of which were screwed into the wall with anchors) that we had to remove. Here's another view.
Kitchen
Dining Area
The Dining Area had a terribly dated chandelier that the owners were going to replace, but low and behold, it was still there when we arrived to stage! All we could really do to tone it down was to lift it as high as possible so it didn't obstruct the lovely view out the bay windows.
The tranquil Master Bedroom
Master Bathroom
The Master Bathroom had the highest towel bar that we'd ever seen. The top bar was over 6 1/2 feet high. We debated whether or not to place towels on it. Ultimately it looked more awkward empty and without towels, so we hung them. What do you thinK?
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
Kristin Riggs of Mal & Seitz Real Estate at 503-823-1409
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This vacant home was staged by Synergy Staging. Let us turn your property into one buyers will want to call their new home. Please call us at (503) 557-2244 for a free no obligation quote.
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Hi David ~ Very nice presentation in this foreclosed home. The owner/investor is very smart to stage his properties as it makes a huge difference in buyer appeal with so many other properties on the market at the same time. (Those high towel bars are odd -- what were they thinking? Another thought is to hang some fabric art on the high one, or a tapestry piece, etc.)