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home staging companies in portland oregon: Portland Home Staging: Helping you "Tweak" your home for a faster sale - 03/17/13 07:19 AM

As an established home staging company based in Portland Oregon, we're often contacted by sellers to help them prepare their homes for sale.
Sometimes, all that's needed is a Home Staging Consultation and/or a couple of hours of our time to "tweak" the main rooms and make each one look more open, spacious, and appealing to that home's target buyers.
Here's an example of a recent project that shows the power of professional staging advice. In this photo of the family room "Before," the large TV blocked light from the window, and also detracted from the room's lovely focal point, the brick … (35 comments)

home staging companies in portland oregon: How Staging Leads to a Faster Sale of your Portland Home - 12/26/12 02:50 PM

In many parts of the country (including Portland) home staging has become an established real estate marketing tool. Why? Because staged homes look better than vacant homes (or messy occupied ones), and "visual appeal" is important to buyers.
Think about it ... when you're at your farmer's market selecting fruits and vegetables, you choose the ones that look the best, the freshest ... because our eyes naturally prefer the ones without obvious flaws. If you buy a used car, it had better be clean inside and out, and smell great too -- besides be in good running condition. The same goes … (21 comments)

home staging companies in portland oregon: Amazing Portland Bungalow @ 1920 SE 44th ~ SOLD just 7 days after Staging! - 05/23/10 06:11 PM

RMLS# 10065661; 5 Bedrooms and 3 Baths in 2,782 sq ft.
Update: this charming home sold just 7 days after staging and listing!

This fabulous 1913 restored bungalow is close to fun shops and divine restaurants (New Seasons coming soon). Gourmet kitchen has ss appliances and slab granite counters. Beautiful built-ins in formal dining room. Master suite is a serene oasis with walk-in closet and bath with dual sinks and dual shower heads. Hardwood floors and fir floors throughout. Finished basement level has 8+foot ceilings and new bamboo floors with space for everyone's activities.

For more information … (9 comments)

home staging companies in portland oregon: Classic 1927 Craftsman Bungalow in Portland's Alameda Neighborhood ~ $549,900 - 05/17/10 03:46 AM

Fantastic bungalow in Alameda/Beaumont area. Gourmet kitchen w/ slab granite, s/s appliances plus adorable built-in eating nook. Original built-ins in living and dining rooms. Master suite, refinished hardwood floors. Tons of vintage character in this charming home on a wide street close to fantastic Beaumont restaurants and shops. A must see!
This three-level home also has central air conditioning and a fully fenced and landscaped back yard. 5 Bedrooms + 2 Baths in 2,745 square feet. MLS #: 10057577
For more information on this move-in ready home, contact the listing agent Mary Konyn of R. Collin & Associates @ 503-997-1349.
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home staging companies in portland oregon: Sellers: Tips for Keeping your Staged Home "Show-Ready" - 05/08/10 04:43 PM

After your home is Staged – Open House & Showing Tips for Sellers

Fully Open all window coverings – you want buyers to see the views & let in all the light Turn on lights in hallways and all light fixtures and lamps in each room To keep your home smelling fresh, use one of these safe products regularly on carpets, drapes, & upholstered furniture: Pure Ayre spray or Pure Citrus spray (both are non-chemical and safe for people & pets). Air out the house as often as possible and never allow anyone to smoke inside.
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home staging companies in portland oregon: Gorgeous New Construction Bull Mtn Tigard home ~ Staged & SOLD - 10/21/09 05:52 PM

This custom home near Portland OR was designed by a Street of Dreams builder and offers three levels of unmatched quality and craftsmanship. Positioned at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this property backs up to a green space that allows for privacy on both upper and lower decks. Great Bull Mountain neighborhood in friendly Tigard Oregon.
Here are photos of some of the staged rooms in this lovely home ...

This bank-owned property represents great value for the money!
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home staging companies in portland oregon: Portland LEED Platinum Home featured ~ Oregon Remodelers Assoc. Tour Oct. 17-18 - 10/16/09 09:09 AM

As part of the ORA (Oregon Remodelers Association) annual Tour Oct. 17th & 18th, this LEED Platinum home will be featured as the prizewinner for Best Green Building Remodel for 2009. This home's innovative and energy-effiicient design make it one of the "Greenest" homes in Portland Oregon.
The Tour runs on Saturday Oct 17th & Sunday Oct 18th from 10am to 5pm. Check out the link to the ORA site above for more details on the Tour ~ there are more than 19 homes in the Portland and Salem areas included.
Here are a few photos of the winning home at … (6 comments)

home staging companies in portland oregon: Metzger Area Portland Home was Staged & SOLD in 21 Days! - 10/10/09 04:58 PM

This updated ranch home is located in a peaceful setting in the Portland-Tigard Metzger area; 3 Bedrooms + 2 full Baths; 1240 sq ft.
This lovely home has hardwood floors, new carpeting, fresh paint, updated bathrooms and a remodeled kitchen. After staging and listing, it SOLD in just 21 Days!

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home staging companies in portland oregon: So You Want to be a Home Stager? Here's a Letter just for You ... - 09/20/09 01:33 PM

Many of us regularly receive emails or calls from "wannabe" stagers .... I've had so many that I came up with a letter to send them. They deserve to know the "reality" of the staging business and not just hear about how "easy" it is (as shown on TV and by some staging training companies) ....
Dear Wannabe Stager,
Thank you for inquiring about the home staging business. I’m often contacted by people who’d like to know more about staging and how to get started. One of the most important things to consider is that professional stagers should be committed to running a … (50 comments)

home staging companies in portland oregon: Dear Mr. Seller, I TRIED to Help You, but ... - 09/15/09 05:57 AM

Dear Mr. Seller,
You contacted my company3 months ago and requested a staging proposal for your home. It's in a premier Portland neighborhood and you said you knew it needed some help before listing. You'd already bought another home and were packing up your things to move out in a few days.
When I arrived to view your home, it was surprising to see a huge pool table in your dining room! We laughed together about that and also the long heavy dark velvet drapes! Your home needed major cleaning and packing up of many small items. I knew we could … (104 comments)

home staging companies in portland oregon: Small Condo, Small Budget, Big Improvement ~ SOLD in Portland OR - 09/10/09 04:10 PM

Recently I was contacted by a homeowner whose townhome in Portland Oregon had been on the market for 3 months. She said she was looking into having it professionally staged to improve it's appeal, both in the online listing photos and when potential buyers & agents view it in person.
It's a small condo about 1100 sq ft in the desirable Portland neighborhood of Forest Heights. We discussed keeping to a budget yet staging all of the rooms because buyers' feedback had been that they didn't think the main living area was "large enough" for their furniture. With some creative staging, … (26 comments)

home staging companies in portland oregon: Exceptional Tualatin Oregon remodel SOLD in just 12 days! - 09/05/09 07:24 AM

This gorgeous move in ready home in Tualatin SOLD in just 12 days after staging and listing!
It's been carefully and beautifully updated and sports a gorgeous new kitchen with eveything today's buyers are looking for including slab granite, large travertine tiles, superb cabinets, S/S appliances, and French doors opening to the deck and landscaped yard.

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home staging companies in portland oregon: Home Staging Tips for Sellers in Portland Oregon: Use Color when Staging a Child's Room - 08/13/09 05:40 AM

Are you selling a home in Portland Oregon and want to make sure it appeals to potential buyers? Consider using a professional home stager to help you prepare your home to make it irresistible. We offer easy cost-effective home staging tips in the form of a home staging consultation proven to reduce market time or "hands on" staging to make sure your home shows beautifully for buyers.
Here's a home staging tip that we often share with our clients .... Color is one way to make a big impact for a small investment! Using color helps buyers make an emotional connection … (26 comments)

home staging companies in portland oregon: Staging Foreclosure House #4 for the Bank in Portland OR ~ Before & Afters - 08/08/09 07:08 PM

In previous posts we wrote about a smart regional bank in Oregon who hired our Portland home staging company to stage vacant new construction homes that had been on the market from 1 to 3 years without a sale. After House #1 sold a month after staging, the Bank asked us to move that staging inventory to House #2, and it sold quickly too.
Meanwhile, we staged House #3 with new furnishings and after it had been on the market for 18 months as a Vacant home, it sold in just 38 days! The Bank then asked us to move the … (23 comments)

home staging companies in portland oregon: Summertime Curb Appeal Tips That Sing "WELCOME HOME!" - 06/27/09 05:59 AM

Fellow AR Staging Professional Teresa Meyer gives home sellers some excellent tips for making sure their home says "Welcome" to potential buyers ... find a professional home stager in your area for advice on how to make your property appealing!

Summer is a wonderful time to maximize the Curb Appeal of your house. We know all the standard Curb Appeal Do's such as water the lawn, trim the bushes, power wash, etc. I see a lot of houses on the market that have followed all the tips and their homes look, how shall I say..."very well groomed " … (6 comments)

home staging companies in portland oregon: Enchanted Fairytale Cottage in Portland's Alameda neighborhood ~ Staged & SOLD - 06/22/09 06:38 PM

This is one of the most charming 1924 vintage homes on the market in Portland's desirable Alameda neighborhood! Spider-web stained glass windows, nooks & crannies galore, hardwood floors on a tree-lined street are just a few of this home's special features. Homes with this much character are hard to find!

3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, 2311 sq ft.
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home staging companies in portland oregon: The Bank hired us to stage another Foreclosure in Portland OR ~ Before & Afters - 06/10/09 07:23 PM

We've staged two other foreclosed homes for this smart and savvy bank and have posted about them here on A/R.
This new construction home has been vacant and on the market for 2 years before we recently staged it ... here are some Before & After photos. Don't you agree that potential buyers would find the "after" version more appealing -- and want to write an offer?
I hope this will encourage both agents and home stagers to contact your local banks and talk to them about the benefits of staging foreclosed properties. It's a win-win partnership for the banks, the … (47 comments)

home staging companies in portland oregon: Luxury NW Portland Oregon home SOLD in one month after our Home Staging Consultation - 05/29/09 05:27 PM

After previously being on the market for 6 months without a sale, this home was staged and SOLD in just one month!
This custom home in NW Portland is over 3,600 sq ft and boasts mature landscaping complete with a putting green & serene waterfall feature! 4 Bedrooms with 2.5 Baths; large kitchen with slab granite & S/S appliances opens to a spacious Great room.

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home staging companies in portland oregon: Update: The Bank hired us to stage this foreclosed home (On the market for 2+ years - Staged & SOLD!) - 04/22/09 07:46 AM

Just last month, we staged an upscale foreclosed home in Beaverton Oregon because the bank wanted it to appeal to the target buyer. My previous post about it mentioned that this home was built in 2006 and was on the market as a vacant property for nearly 3 YEARS!

This smart bank made an investment in the property ~ by hiring Room Solutions Staging to present the property to its best advantage so that buyers could imagine living in it, by having a few rooms freshly painted, and by having new landscaping installed. During the three years this home was … (31 comments)

home staging companies in portland oregon: French Normandy vintage style in Portland OR ~ SOLD in 12 Days! - 01/24/09 03:27 PM

This home's unique architectural style adds to its vintage 1925 appeal. Located in Portland's Laurelhurst neighborhood, it has over 3500 sq ft with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Gorgeous hardwood floors, skylights in strategic areas, updated kitchen and bathroom. Multiple brick terraced patios allow for easy entertaining.
UPDATE: This home SOLD only 12 days after listing!

Prior to staging, the homeowners consulted with our professional home staging company for advice on how to make this home more appealing to the target buyer. We worked with the sellers' items and provided some of our own accessories to add color and interest to … (24 comments)

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