OurPortland home staging companyrecentlystaged a charming older cottage in a nearby suburb. Theseller had already moved to their new homeand the listing agent realized that avacant home holds little appeal for potential buyers. When a buyer walks into a vacant home they often have a difficult time figuring outhow to use the space, and staging successfully addresses that issue.
It's also true that when a home is vacant, small imperfections in things like paint or flooring may become items to focus on, since there's nothing else to look at.
This vintage 1936 cottage was previously beautifully decorated by the seller, but when she moved out with her furniture, it seemed smaller than it actually is & not cozy or inviting
By using appropriately-scaled furnishings we can show buyers that the living room has enough seating for a conversation area
The bedroom looked forlorn without any furnishings
Staging allows the buyer to imagine living here
Staging alsoallows a buyer to be "beckoned" from one area to another, to encourage them towant to see more of this home
Now this is much more welcoming ....
When your home is on the market don't leave money on the table by leaving your property vacant. Maximize your equity with the powerful benefits of home staging.
~ Staging and Interior Photos by Room Solutions Staging ~
Add Value Home Staging LLC, 281-704-6607 - The Woodlands, TX
Home Staging -The Woodlands, TX
Maureen, a 'nice fireplace house' has become a HOME that will make the buyer stop looking. I liked how you worked with the blue walls in the bedroom. First thing that could come in mind when the house is vacant is to repaint the walls. Bringing yellow in you made this taste specific blue bedroom into very neutral and appealing to more people.
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C
Maureen - This home is adorable, and made even more adorable with your tasteful staging. I love the way you've accessorized all those book shelves. Perfect balance and harmony. Someone is one lucky buyer!
Hampton ReDesign, Home Staging and Redesign - Grand Junction, CO
Staging For Realtors, Builders & Investors
Maureen you are absolutely on the money, a small home really needs to be staged with appropriate furntiure to appear livable. "Beckoning" is right, it's the promise of more. What a great term to use!
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"
Hi Sally ~ The book shelves are fun to accessorize ... they take a lot of inventory too.
Hi Tessa ~ It can be tricky for buyers in a small vacant home because their first response may be "our furniture won't fit here" so we used a standard-size sofa and loveseat in the living room to show them.
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"
Hi Sharon ~ Glad you like the staging ... it's a darling home. Here's a photo of the front ... complete with picket fence, arbors, and an english garden
Premiere Property Group,LLC Portland Metro & Suburbs Oregon - Tualatin, OR
ABR,GRI Your Tualatin & Portland Metro Real Estate
Hi Maureen, You staged this home so well that my buyer fell in love and made an offer. We are now pending..so get ready to De-Stage! Had we walked into an empty house and seen it as the pictures show before, although a lovely home, it would have needed vision. Thank you!
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"
Hi Cindy ~ OMG I can't believe it!! What an amazing coincidence that you showed this cottage to your buyer. It really is a wonderful location, charming home, and lovely gardens.
And, this story might make a fun blog .... what do you think? I'm getting some ideas :-)
Fluff My House! Home Staging Inc. 250.486.6369 - Summerland, BC
The FlufftasticStager from Summerland, BC
Maureen, I love the charming features in this home and the staging has just enhanced it all!
I had my husband at a de-stage today and he couldn't believe the difference once the house was empty. He started picking apart sll the litle things and I said 'see what a difference Staging makes!?!'
When a home is Staged there's less focus on the little things that might not be perfect in a home!
PS I wish there was a 'Like' button for Cindy's comment! Way To Go!
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"
Hi Peg ~ Congrats on the quick de-staging at your property ... you're so right about the fact that potential buyers will just see any flaws when a home is vacant ....
and yes, no kidding I too wish there was a "like" button for Cindy's comment above! I just couldn't believe it because I've talked with Cindy on the phone but we've never met un person ... it was such a fun surprise to see that it was her client who's buying this darling cottage home.
