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Home Stager with Synergy Staging ~ specializing in vacant home staging

Synergy Staging has partnered with several investors who understand the power of home staging. Our recommendations and staging, combined with their smart pricing and marketing, have resulted in homes that are consistently selling in several days.

A recent project located in Happy Valley, Oregon presented a unique challenge since this area has been particularly hard hit by the economy. There are numerous homes on the market in this area and on the same street and it was important that it stood out over the rest. The attraction to this area is lower priced homes with million dollar views. However, with so many options in the neighborhood, ensuring it was move in ready with an incredible first impression was vital.

Upon the initial viewing it was clear that it needed to be painted, among other cosmetic fixes. We love the work that this investor does, and the pride they put into each of their houses.

Here's a few pictures of the process:

Before Home Staging      Living Room staged by Synergy Staging in Happy Valley Oregon

The living room was freshly painted and new carpet was installed throughout the house. While many investors would clean the existing carpet, installing new carpet is a definite plus for potential buyers.

Before Home Staging       Kitchen staged by Synergy Staging in Happy Valley Oregon

The kitchen was painted a very dark brown with an orange ceiling and had old laminate flooring. Painting the ceiling and updating the wall color to tie in the counters and new tile made the space feel larger and more inviting. The view out the kitchen window of Mt. Hood is actually one of the best we've ever seen in the area.

Before Home Staging      Kitchen staged by Synergy Staging in Happy Valley Oregon

Another view of the kitchen upgrade. We used splashes of orange in the decor to tie in the existing light fixtures.

Before Home Staging      Dining Room staged by Synergy Staging in Happy Valley Oregon

The dark curtains detracted from the beautiful window and view. A fresh coat of paint and replacing the window treatments with a sheer white fabric instantly made the room more open, elegant, and appealing.

Before Home Staging      Bathroom staged by Synergy Staging in Happy Valley Oregon

By adding hardware to the cabinets, and an updated wall color, the master bathroom felt more luxurious.

Before Home Staging       Master Bedroom staged by Synergy Staging in Happy Valley Oregon

The master bedroom just needed a fresh coat of paint to warm up the space and become the retreat buyers are attracted to.

 

There is no substitute for prefessionally preparing a home for sale if you want a quick sale for the most amount of money. This home sold at the first open house after it was staged.

 

Staged by Synergy Staging in Happy Valley Oregon

Family Room staged by Synergy Staging in Happy Valley Oregon

 

This home was professionaly staged by Synergy Staging. We present a lifestyle your buyer desires so you can sell your home fast and for top dollar.  Join the Realtors, Investors, Banks, and Homeowners who call Synergy Staging to make their properties irresistible and sell quickly!  Read what our clients have said about their experience with our company.

Please call us at (503) 557-2244 for a free no obligation quote so we can help your home sell faster.

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Comments(18)

Karen Otto
Home Star Staging - Plano, TX
Plano Home Staging, Dallas Home Staging, www.homes

Love your work David! And the results show the value! Great job!!

Apr 18, 2011 11:05 AM
Connie King
Sevierville, TN

Super job.     Everything looks so appealing and fresh.

Apr 18, 2011 11:56 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

David- I love the change you made just by updating color in the walls and kitchen and with your staging.  Great job. 

Apr 18, 2011 02:09 PM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Hi David ~ You guys did it again!  Love the staging AND the fast sale!!  The many textures in the family room items are fantastic.

Apr 18, 2011 02:22 PM
Kathy Burke
Sensational Home Staging~~Danville, CA - Danville, CA
S.F. East Bay Home Staging

David.....WOW!  The paint did wonders for the update and the staging was fantasitc.....of course it SOLD quickly!!!

Apr 18, 2011 05:18 PM
Janet Jones
Just Your Style Interiors, LLC - Kihei, HI
Home Staging, Interior Redesign Kihei, Maui, Hawaii

David--another phenomenal job.  Your work is always so beautiful.  I know why the investor has partnered with you.

 

Apr 19, 2011 01:27 AM
David Peterson
Synergy Staging ~ specializing in vacant home staging - Portland, OR
Home Stager Portland OR-Synergy Staging-Portland Oregon

Karen ~ Thank you. We believe that staging adds value that can be seen and time and again proves the investment it worth it!

Connie ~ Appreciate your feedback.

David ~ I agree. Dark brown can be a very appealing color, but all colors certainly have their place and this was certainly not the right place. Thanks so much for your comments.

Kathy ~ Thanks. It's always amazing what a slight shift in color tone can do to change the entire feel of a home.

Apr 19, 2011 07:28 AM
David Peterson
Synergy Staging ~ specializing in vacant home staging - Portland, OR
Home Stager Portland OR-Synergy Staging-Portland Oregon

Maureen ~ Thanks! We love the fast sale too. =) Glad you like how the family room turned out!

Kathy ~ There is no better solution than having a property prepared well to result in a quick sale. It's always rewarding to see it come together so well.

Janet ~ Thanks for the kind words. We hope more stagers find similar successful partnerships with property investors.

Apr 19, 2011 07:33 AM
Kimo Stowell
HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 - Honolulu, HI
REALTOR Associate® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i

Aloha David,

Your color selection of soft earth tones dramatically accentuated the architectural details such as the molding, soffited ceilings, and new tile flooring. The original kitchen color palette seemed to be inspired from the contents of a baby diaper but your choice of nutmeg for the walls pulls the honey tones from the cabinetry perfectly. Your choice of dinning table maximizes the square footage in an otherwise overly narrow space, functioning as both an unhindered passage to the kitchen and formal dinning space. I think the only thing missing is a tiny bit more yellow in the accessories maybe a throw pillow on the sofa.

Apr 19, 2011 09:14 AM
Beverly Carlson
Carlson Properties 325-721-2429 - Abilene, TX
Abilene's Staging Realtor

David,  What a fantastic makeover.  The kitchen is so much better without the orange and the brown. 

I like the hardware on the bathroom cabinets, too!

Apr 19, 2011 02:05 PM
David Peterson
Synergy Staging ~ specializing in vacant home staging - Portland, OR
Home Stager Portland OR-Synergy Staging-Portland Oregon

Kimo ~ Thanks so much for your insights and comments. Baby diaper, huh? =) I appreciate your eye for detail.

Beverly ~ We were surprised to find an orange ceiling in the kitchen and so glad they agreed to paint it. Thanks for your feedback.

Apr 21, 2011 04:49 AM
Kathy Nielsen
http://atlantahomestaging.net - Marietta, GA
Atlanta Georgia Home Stager

Another beautiful staging! Love your after pictures, David. 

Congratulations. Your home staging is being featured in the group Staging Before and After Pictures.

Kathy

Apr 22, 2011 12:41 AM
David Peterson
Synergy Staging ~ specializing in vacant home staging - Portland, OR
Home Stager Portland OR-Synergy Staging-Portland Oregon

Kathy ~ Always appreciate your feedback and thanks so much for the feature. I'll be talking to you soon!

Apr 22, 2011 04:11 AM
Diana Young
Staging Seattle, King & Snohomish Counties - Edmonds, WA

Looks beautiful, David!  The staging is wonderful and the new paint colors are really a huge improvement.

Apr 25, 2011 12:35 PM
Michelle Drewry
Signature Real Estate Group - Henderson, NV
Realtor - Signature Real Estate Group

David - Love the paint colors!  I meet so many sellers who have painted before seeking the advice of a stager.  Guess what color they think the walls should be painted?  Yep, WHITE.  You have staged beautifully  in every detail.  Love the large urn by the staircase - nice touch.

May 09, 2011 09:02 AM
David Peterson
Synergy Staging ~ specializing in vacant home staging - Portland, OR
Home Stager Portland OR-Synergy Staging-Portland Oregon

Diana ~ Thanks. It's amazing what a fresh color of paint can really do to a space.

Michelle ~ White might seem like the logical choice, but it is ultimately one of the worst choices when trying to sell a home. Thanks for your comments.

May 09, 2011 09:43 AM
Wendy Tomm
Beyond the Walls - East St Paul, MB
CCSP, RESA-PRO, BBB - Wpg Realtors

Again David, thanks for the narratives with the photos...fabulous work.  An 'orange' ceiling in the kitchen...what do people think when they do this.  

Sep 11, 2011 04:12 AM