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Tips on Staging a Home with a Million $ View -- Before & Afters

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Home Stager with Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR

We recently staged a vacant Portland Oregon home that had been remodeled.  When contacted by the sellers, our Portland home staging company provided suggestions for cosmetic improvements to be completed prior to staging ~ information that's always included in our home staging services. The sellers knew that this home's strongest selling feature is the amazing views of the Willamette River, Mt. Hood, and downtown Portland.  On a clear day, you can see for miles!  Take a look ....  portland oregon views

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With photos of these great Portland OR views in the online listing, buyers will want to tour this home ~ but it's just as important for the home itself to stand up well in the online photos and during showings.  We recommended staging all of the rooms with views and a few other key areas to help buyers imagine themselves living in this heavenly location.  Here are some Before & After photos of the staging of this home ...

In the Kitchen/Dining area we recommended coordinating the light fixtures (and having the windows professionally cleaned so that buyers could see the beautiful views) ...

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We staged the Dining Space so that buyers would find sharing a meal & enjoying the view irresistible (even when it's raining like in the After photo below) ...

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The Master Bedroom, although not large, has another mesmerizing view and when staged, shows buyers that a queen bed fits easily here, along with a dresser or chest ...

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Even the Master Bathroom has a wonderful view to enjoy! To make this home move-in ready, we advised adding a shower door ...

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We staged the 4th bedroom below as a Study/Office to show buyers a useful function for this space ~ but you might find the lovely view distracting if you're trying to get some work done ...

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The Great Room has a wood-burning fireplace and plenty of space to entertain buyers & their friends ... but staging it shows them how to make it feel warm and inviting (be sure to add logs to the fireplace grate) ...

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The Family Room below is spacious but needs furniture & color to show buyers a cozy gathering place ...home staging portland OR 97219Portland home staging experts

When staged, the Guest Suite shows buyers it's much roomier than it appears when empty ...home staging and redesign services in portlandHGTV home staging in portland OR

When staging a home with a great view, the staging should enhance it ~ not distract from it.  Buyers want ideas on how they might place their furniture, especially if the home has any challenging floorplan layouts.  Proper staging will help them imagine living in the home ~ which can lead to an offer.  As always with staging, we can draw attention to architectural features in the home with well-placed props.  In this home, the family room was the one place where we used lots of color;  since it's located downstairs, bright color gave it a needed "lift" of energy.  In most of the upstairs rooms, color was used as an accent  so  that it didn't distract from the main selling feature, the view.

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Room Solutions Staging offers expert home staging services in Portland, Oregon to homeowners, real estate agents, and builders. Our proven home staging techniques will help reduce your property's market time and maximize your equity. We'll prepare your property or listing to look appealing to your target buyer for the online photos as well as for in-person viewings. Our owner and principal stager Maureen Bray is a nationally-recognized home staging expert who enjoys sharing her passion for staging with others.  To schedule a Verbal Staging Consultation filled with our staging tips and advice, contact us @ 503-246-1800.

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Comments(27)

Ginger Foust
Certified Staging Professional - Oakhurst, CA
Home Stager Oakhurst CA, Dream Interior Redesign & Staging

Maureen, it's absolutely BRILLIANT now!  Love the new photos with the views through the windows and the additions of color and style that your staging gave this home.  NOW someone that sees it online will surely want to visit and buy. Bravo!

Nov 16, 2009 07:32 AM
melody salazar
Salazar Staging & Custom Interiors - New Braunfels, TX

This was pure pleasure - browsing through your rooms was just one delightful surprise after another.  Your staging highlighted the view beautifully.  The colors you brought in added warmth and an inviting feel in each space.  I predict this one will move very quickly.

Great job as usual!  Would also love to know what camera you use since I too am about to buy a new one.  The pictures you shared were nicely photographed which is the last step with good staging.

Thanks for a wonderful post,

Mel

Nov 16, 2009 07:37 AM
Sarah Eubanks
Hill Valley Financial Services - Oregon City, OR
Preferred Oregon Loan Consultant & Notary Public

Maureen...You certainly have an eye for this kind of thing.  As usual...the photos are amazing.  Congratulations on a job well done.  :-)

Nov 16, 2009 07:45 AM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Ginger ~ Why thanks for your compliment.  This project was a fun challenge and the sellers were happy with the outcome.

Mel ~ It was important to highlight those views.  I found it hard to stop looking out the windows while I worked there for 2 days!!

Sarah ~ Thanks so much for stopping by.  It's always nice to have a "local" point of view  :-)

Nov 16, 2009 08:42 AM
Cathy Brosius
Arranged Smartly LLC - Saint Louis, MO
Home Staging St. Louis region

I have to think that home will sell quickly! Amazing job, and you're so right about the view. Making that your focal point should really pay off for your client. Beautiful!

Nov 16, 2009 10:17 AM
Jackson West
Reveal Estate Home Staging - Vancouver - Vancouver, BC

Maureen, once again you have hit the ball out of the park with you merchandising capabilities. The great room and dining area are especially alluring! 3 words Fan Tas Tic.

Nov 16, 2009 10:20 AM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Cathy ~ It's difficult in this house to avoid the view, so we just staged to enhance the home's features.

Jackson ~ How nice of you to say ... thank you for your kind words.

Nov 16, 2009 11:32 AM
Cindy Bryant
Redesign Etc. Home Staging - Houston, TX
"Houston Home Staging Pros"

Beautiful job, it all flows together percfectly.  Those views are so pretty, they don't even look real.  This was alot of work!

Nov 16, 2009 03:50 PM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Cindy ~ the views are beautiful and change throughout the seasons.  Staging this home was a lot of work but I had a great team helping me!  I can't imagine doing it alone....that would be no fun.

Nov 17, 2009 02:29 AM
David Peterson
Synergy Staging ~ specializing in vacant home staging - Portland, OR
Home Stager Portland OR-Synergy Staging-Portland Oregon

Really great job on this.  I know this home had many challenges and the staging really brings it to life.  And you are getting terrific results with your photography.  Bravo!

Nov 17, 2009 04:06 AM
Ana Hitzel
AccentPositives Home Staging - Corona, CA
Professional Home Stager Inland Empire

Beautiful and smart staging job Maureen.  That view would be a shame for anyone to miss because they were looking at stuff.  Your clients must be very pleased:)

Ana

Nov 17, 2009 07:28 AM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

David ~ Staging it as buyers might imagine living there always adds life to a vacant home, doesn't it.

Ana ~ Thanks for your comments ~ hopefully buyers will notice the home's best features and not be distracted by the furnishings, which are just meant to enhance.

Nov 17, 2009 08:39 AM
Michele Reneau
Certified Staging Professional (CSP) Elite Instructor - Summerville, SC
Realtor, GRI ~ Charleston, SC Relocation Experts Team

Maureen-As a realtor, I've always supported staging, but I'm stunned how your staging and lighting accentuates the views of this home. It truly showcases the best of the home and its views. I immediately noticed the views out of each window rather than the furniture. The furniture and lighting go a long way to bring the total photo into harmony while showing off what buyers should see! Great job as always!!

Nov 17, 2009 09:07 AM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Michele ~ Your feedback is very much appreciated!  We stagers love hearing from our A/R Realtor colleagues, and it's especially nice to know that as a Realtor, you believe in staging your listings ... and just imagine, they sell quickly!  :-)

Nov 17, 2009 02:07 PM
Michelle Finnamore
Toronto GTA, Alliston, Newmarket - Vaughan, ON
Preparing your property for sale

Hi Maureen, I love the dining room chairs as well as the family room layout. I love doing two stools with a view looking over to the fireplace. Congratulations on a super job.

Nov 18, 2009 12:02 PM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Michelle ~ The upholstered dining room chairs are so modern looking and very versatile, I like them too.  Thanks for your nice compliment on the staging.

Nov 18, 2009 03:12 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Maureen- what a view!  You are so right about showcasing the view and making sure that our placement of furniture enhances it as well as the architecture.  In South Florida, when buyers are paying for the view of the ocean, Intracoastal or even the pool with the tropical foliage, that's what they want to see.  I love your use of the area rugs to center the room and add warmth. 

Nov 19, 2009 04:53 AM
Janis Gaines
Staging Sells Eugene Homes - Eugene, OR
Home Stager Eugene OR - The Notably Well-Dressed H

Hi Maureen -

Great job with the "after" views out the windows. I'm spending more and more time in Photoshop, working on showing greenery and views outside the windows. Sometimes it's a real challenge because the perfect day for great exterior shots (sunny) often produces overexposed interior shots. Thank goodness for the "force flash" feature on the camera!

 

Nov 19, 2009 08:10 AM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Kathy ~ Thanks for your feedback -- I'll bet your ocean views are to die for!

Janis ~ Do you use an HDR program? It blends the darkest and lightest photos of each shot and makes one that's light-balanced.

Nov 19, 2009 09:21 AM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Kimberley ~ thanks very much -- it was indeed a treat to stage this lovely home.

Nov 22, 2009 04:34 AM