This 1969 House Undergoes a Cosmetic Update in Portland

A few months ago, the sweetest elderly woman in Portland OR contacted me for a staging consultation. Her 1969 home (that she and her late husband had built) had been on the market for 6 months without a sale.  She thought it might need staging (her previous listing agent hadn’t suggested it, but this savvy seller did her own research and decided that staging could help).  I met her at the house to give her my advice for easy cosmetic updates, and she moved out and got right to work! She then hired a new agent and had me return to stage the house.  The seller and her new listing agent felt that the target buyer would likely be a younger family, since this home is in a highly-rated school district.

If you saw this “before” photo in the online listing would you rush out to see this house? Here’s the Entry…

After the wallpaper & the sconces were removed, and the walls were painted, it has a different vibe … 

In the kitchen nook, the wallpaper and the lace valance made the house feel like another era … 

With fresh paint & a new floor, suddenly it’s updated for a younger family …

In this bedroom, you might think the wallpaper is quaint but dated …

After removing the wallpaper & replacing the dated light fixture, it’s ready for a new owner …

The living room was full of lovely but dated furnishings, not likely to appeal to the younger target buyer ….

Removing window coverings & the brass screen, and adding new paint, it now shows as move-in ready …

The previous listing photo shows the dining area / family room combo with dated wood paneling … 

The paneling was removed, revealing sheet rock underneath that just needed taping and some fresh paint … 

Just a few changes can make your dated home ready for its close up shots! Contact your local professional home stager for advice on easy updates that will ensure your home appeals to the target buyer.  Save time and money by spending a little upfront!                       

“After” photos by Room Solutions Staging 

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