room solutions home staging portland oregon: Lived In ~ Vacant ~ then Staged: Getting Ready to Sell Your Portland Home
- 08/20/12 02:34 PM
When our Portland home staging company meets with potential clients, usually they're in the process of getting thier home ready to go on the market. We're used to seeing boxes stacked up, and things in disarray as decisions are made about what to do next.
Sometimes sellers hire us to help them with ideas on how to present their home so it looks appealing and "move in ready" to potential buyers -- specifically, the target buyer of their home.
Some sellers ask us to help them stage their home using what they already have, since they'll be living in their … (29 comments)
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room solutions home staging portland oregon: Home Staging Tip ~ So there's No Complaint About the Paint, Use Restraint
- 05/01/12 06:05 PM
As professional home stagers, we've heard for years that when you're selling your home, your wall colors should be current colors, and preferably neutral ones. Nothing says "dated" more than walking into a home whose walls sport colors from ten or twenty years ago. But painting your home to prepare it for selling is one of the best returns on your investment! The cost of paint is reasonable (look for sales) and labor is cheap if you do it yourself, but usually very worthwhile having it done by a professional.
What we've found is that buyers will walk into a … (34 comments)
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room solutions home staging portland oregon: This Portland Home was Lived in by One Family for 50 Years ... Staging it was an Honor
- 04/06/12 02:55 PM
We recently staged a 1962 home in Portland Oregon that has been owned and lived in by one family for 50 years! When the heirs decided to sell the property, their listing agent suggested that home staging would help buyers imagine themselves living in this home. Walls were painted and new carpeting was added, but no major remodeling was done. When the family hired our home staging company for this project, I could see the potential here, but knew we'd have to "show" buyers that this home was worth a second look. It's located in one of Portland's best school districts … (32 comments)
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room solutions home staging portland oregon: Active Rain Home Stager's Designs on HGTV April 2nd ~ My First Place in Portland, OR
- 03/31/12 04:03 AM
One of the many benefits of being an Active Rain member is that we have media opportunities come our way that we might not have found otherwise. This happened to me when I saw an AR post from HGTV's production company that mentioned their show 'My First Place' would be filming in Portland, Oregon and they were looking for first-time homebuyers.
Although I wasn't a first-time buyer, I realized that this was an opportunity to do some design work for the show. I commented on the post and then followed up with the show's production company. This led to a … (63 comments)
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room solutions home staging portland oregon: Smart Banks in Portland OR are Staging Foreclosed Homes!
- 01/22/12 07:12 PM
A few years ago, some mortgage loans were easy to obtain ...
... but eventually many of the loans defaulted, drastically changing the real estate market.
Many banks were left with homes that they had to sell. Typically, these homes sat on the market for months and many of them looked neglected and weren't appealing to buyers.
However, a few smart banks in Portland Oregon realized that by cleaning up these homes, staging them and listing them with realistic prices ~ they'd have a much better chance of selling. By selling these foreclosed homes more quickly, neighborhood values have been … (22 comments)
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room solutions home staging portland oregon: Home Stagers' Secret Weapon for Furniture Touch Ups!
- 12/19/11 01:38 PM
Don't you just hate it when you find scratches, dings or scuffs on furniture, cabinets, lamps, frames, & other household items? Here's an easy-to-use product that works on wood surfaces. It covers scratches, dings, worn-off finishes, etc.
There's a professional home stager's SECRET WEAPON to cover up those flaws in items that don't really need full refinishing, just a small fix. Just match the color you need (blend two colors if needed for just the right look).
Fills in scratches, scuffs or damaged areas on furniture, kitchen or bathroom cabinets & even touches up small scuffs … (32 comments)
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room solutions home staging portland oregon: Home Staging can Really Open up the Space ~ even in a Cottage
- 11/30/11 04:05 AM
UPDATE: This adorable home received a full price offer after only 2 days on the market, and is now SOLD!
One of the benefits of professional home staging is that the home is seen at its very best, including showing as much "space" as possible. Potential buyers who view a home are usually wondering, "will my furniture fit here?"
One of our goals in staging is to make sure that buyers will "see" the space that the house has, so we don't use unnecessary furnishings. We've found that this approach makes the house the "star" of the viewing, rather than … (72 comments)
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room solutions home staging portland oregon: Why I Chose Real Estate ~ My Path to Real Estate Staging (Thanks Mom & Dad!)
- 07/26/11 07:12 PM
Way back when I was 6, my mom took me with her to the interior decorator's shop -- my parents were building a new home that would have more room for our growing family. I was allowed to select the wallpaper for my bedroom in the new house -- for a few weeks I poured over many wallpaper books and went with a stylized English rose print. The matching fabric was made into bed skirts and tops for the cafe curtains. I was in heaven, and a burning desire to make my surroundings "pretty" was born. Here's a photo of my … (31 comments)
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room solutions home staging portland oregon: 2875 NW Linmere Dr., Portland, OR 97229 ~ $1,150,000 SOLD
- 05/15/11 07:05 AM
2875 NW Linmere Dr., Portland, OR 97229 ~ $1,150,000 SOLD Spectacular Hartung Farms neighborhood, completely remodeled home in an estate setting. Just under a half acre of meticulous gardens, pool and spa, koi pond, covered BBQ area and spacious patio. 5,767 sq ft
This spectacular home is an entertainer's dream and is completely remodeled with top materials including granite, hardwood floors, crown molding, plantation shutters. 4 Bedrooms, 5.5 Bathrooms with amazing space including a Bonus Room, Den, and an Exercise room. Fabulous master bedroom suite leads to the pool and spa. This is the end-all retreat for discriminating … (9 comments)
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room solutions home staging portland oregon: SE Scott Park Circle, Happy Valley OR 97086 ~ Staged and $old
- 05/07/11 06:52 AM
SE Scott Park Circle, Happy Valley OR 97086 ~ Staged and $old
Enjoy the breathtaking views of the city from this wonderful home in Altamont. Perfect floor plan with many upgrades. You will fall in love with the kitchen ... granite, SS appliances, hardwoods, big island and beautiful cabinets. The Great Room has a fireplace and deck overlooking panoramic views of Portland. Easy care landscaping with fenced court yard.
3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths 1,890 sq ft.
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room solutions home staging portland oregon: Motivated Sellers use their Furniture + Our Staging Accessories = Great Before & Afters
- 10/30/10 01:31 PM
As professional home stagers, most of us have a statement like this one that we share with our clients: "How we live in a home is very different than how we prepare it for selling ..." Recently on A/R another clever stager had this version, which I love: "How you Dwell is not how you Sell .."
The point is, none of us really "lives" in a showcase -- but when your home is on the market, you want your home to be as appealing as possible so that your target buyer who sees it either online or in person says, … (43 comments)
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room solutions home staging portland oregon: 1924 Bungalow at 715 NE Laurelhurst Pl, Portland ~ Staged & SOLD!
- 09/24/10 06:41 PM
Beautifully restored bungalow updated with close attention to detail in the heart of Laurelhurst. Updated kitchen with slab granite counters, S/S appliances, gorgeous cabinets, & tile backsplash. Master suite oasis with dual vanities, dual shower heads, and his/her closets. Beautiful hardwood floors + exquisite wood moldings and trim. Three levels of wonderful living space. Private backyard with paver patio & mature landscaping. RMLS # 10073867
4 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms ~ 2942 sq ft
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room solutions home staging portland oregon: 3502 SW Illinois, Portland OR 97221 ~ SOLD just 5 weeks after Staging!
- 09/22/10 08:49 AM
Update: This home was on the market without an offer -- then Staged and is now SOLD just 5 weeks later!
Open House Sunday Sept 26th from 1-3pm. This completely updated home features a sunny office/studio with its own outside entrance. A multi-level floor plan delivers a real WOW! BIG rooms and sparkling new windows. The kitchen and both bathrooms have new tile, granite, flooring, fixtures & new SS appliances. New carpet and hardwood floors too! Huge new deck expands the living area of this beautiful home. Close to Hillsdale, Multnomah Village and Gabriel Park.
4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms ~ … (10 comments)
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room solutions home staging portland oregon: 1976 Was a Good Year, but this House Needed Updating and Staging!
- 08/23/10 08:05 PM
After 34 years, this 1976 ranch home just outside Portland Oregon needed updating before the sellers could put it on the market. The process began when they contacted my company for a home staging consultation, where we walked through the entire home as well as the outside spaces. The sellers were given an action plan showing which cosmetic improvements would provide the best return when selling -- this included painting, new cabinet hardware, replacing light fixtures, replacing old carpeting where needed, updating the kitchen countertops, removing dated window coverings, etc. I encouraged the sellers to keep the price point of the … (41 comments)
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room solutions home staging portland oregon: Beautiful Beaumont Village @ NE Beech, Portland OR ~ $old 1 Month after Staging!
- 07/03/10 03:30 PM
Spacious contemporary-style home on a corner lot in the heart of Portland's Beaumont village neighborhood. Newly painted 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths with a modern kitchen and light-filled living/dining rooms with skylights and a brick fireplace. Upper level is a 600+ SF master suite with jacuzzi tub. Backyard has private patio, raised garden beds, and water feature.
Update: this home was Staged and SOLD just one month later!
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room solutions home staging portland oregon: New Home in Beaverton's Palmquist Park ~ Staged & SOLD!
- 05/22/10 10:55 PM
38 NW 171st Avenue, Beaverton, OR 97006
MLS# 10040061
Great new construction in great Beaverton location. Distressed floors on main with floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. Lots of windows to let in natural light. Den on main floor. Vaulted master suite with soaking tub and dual tile vanity. Big open kitchen with island, pantry & nook/dining area. Large level fenced back yard. 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths with 2,159 sq ft.
Listing Broker: John DeCosta ~ Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere; 503-336-7354
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room solutions home staging portland oregon: Exquisite Custom Home in Portland's Dunthorpe Neighborhood ~ $1,669,000 SOLD
- 04/22/10 10:50 AM
This stunning new custom home is nestled in the trees adjoining Tryon Creek State Park in Portland Oregon on a private .5 acre lot. No detail was overlooked in the construction of this amazing 3-level home of 6,600+ sq ft. 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bathrooms, front & rear stairways, two laundry/utility rooms, media room, two family rooms, and floor to ceiling windows are just a few of this home's features. MLS# 9064822
This spectacular home has beautiful flooring, extensive custom metal and stone work with high-end finishes throughout. For more information contact the listing agent John DeCosta of Keller Williams @ … (16 comments)
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room solutions home staging portland oregon: Don't Forget to Stage the Patio ~ We Staged this one for HGTV!
- 03/18/10 03:45 PM
Sellers, remember that when your home is on the market, all outdoor spaces have the potential to expand your "living space" ~ and you need to "show" buyers how the outdoor spaces can be used.
Our company was selected to provide patio furnishings for a young first-time homebuying couple in Portland Oregon for an episode of HGTV's hit show "My First Place" that was aired today (it will be aired again on April 12th -- check your local listings for air time).
Our goal was to provide this cute young couple with fun, colorful patio furniture that they wanted, to expand … (31 comments)
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room solutions home staging portland oregon: Beautiful NW Contemporary @ 7119 SW Virginia Pl., Portland OR ~ Staged & SOLD
- 02/12/10 06:38 PM
This Portland Oregon contemporary home in the John's Landing neighborhood has architectural flair and wonderful use of natural elements .... 2,229 sq ft with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. It was staged after being on the market for many months, and SOLD soon after!
For more details contact listing broker Gina Maloney ~ 503-504-0404
This custom home sits in a quiet enclave within walking distance of the Willamette River and has a view of Mt. Hood.
The kitchen boasts custom slab granite and Bosch appliances; beautiful hardwood floors on the upper level. Lots of natural light and 2 decks along … (9 comments)
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room solutions home staging portland oregon: "You Need the House Staged WHEN??" The Power of Good Customer Service ...
- 02/04/10 01:32 PM
Sometimes people think of professional home stagers as having a little magic in our bag of tricks, because of the way we can transform a property (vacant or occupied) to make it look irresistable to potential buyers.
If you add great customer service to the mix, home stagers can practically be magicians when needed!
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On Wednesday last week, I received a call from one of our favorite repeat clients ~ they asked if I could look at a vacant new construction home right away and provide a quote for staging it. Even though I had a … (61 comments)
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