Category Archive for "Portland"

Staged Portland Bungalow has Multiple Offers in 3 days! (Before & After photos)

This adorable 1912-era bungalow in Portland Oregon was staged and then listed;  within 3 days there were multiple offers, all for over asking price! With a motivated seller who was willing to make a few easy cosmetic improvements suggested by her home stager, and a dedicated listing agent, the “team” formula paid off once again,…

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Portland OR’s Concordia Neighborhood ~ Staged & Sold for Over Asking Price!

Update:  This home had multiple offers within 3 days of listing and sold for Over Asking Price! Spectacular remodeled bungalow in Portland’s highly desirable Concordia neighborhood, tastefully updated to maintain its 1912 vintage charm. Open floor plan perfect for entertaining.  Large bedrooms with master on the main floor.  Beautiful hardwood floors and wood-burning fireplace. Newer kitchen…

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Selling Your Home? Don’t Just "Show" the Space ~ Buyers Need to "Feel" Emotion Too

When we’re selected to stage a vacant home in Portland Oregon, we keep a few important goals in mind: Show the spaciousness of each room … and make sure there’s a good flow from room to room 2.  Give the buyers a chance to connect with the house on an emotional level ~ this includes having great…

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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…

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1906 SE 35th Ave, Portland, OR 97214 ~ $599,000

Best Hawthorne Location! Private oversized lot on quiet street just close enough to the action for convenience but far enough for privacy.  Original character enhanced with quality updates including oak flrs, period remodeled baths & kitchen, Marvin windows & skylights, AC.  Master on the main with three charming bedrooms upstairs.  Beautiful leaded glass windows and…

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Enchanted Portland Home is Staged ~ and has a full price offer in 2 Days (Before & Afters)

This very cute & charming English-style home was recently staged by our Portland home staging company with great results!  With an active family that included kids & pets, the sellers recognized that staging would make this home more appealing to today’s demanding buyers.  First, we provided the sellers with a list of cosmetic fixes that…

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Home Staging Tip: Remember what a little wall Paint can do!

We’ve all seen homes that have bold paint colors on the walls, especially those painted in the 1990’s.  When you’re living in your home, you should paint your home whatever color makes you happy … but when it comes time to sell, think “neutral” paint colors so that buyers don’t think “too much work is…

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Home Staging Tip: Sometimes just a few Props are all You Need

When staging your home to sell, it’s not necessary to stage every room … our Portland home staging company usually suggests staging the key impact areas such as the living room, great room or family room, kitchen, dining area and the master bedroom.  Many sellers in today’s economic climate are on a budget — so…

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Staging Can Add ENERGY to a Home on the Market!

It’s amazing how vacant homes can look cold, stagnant, and void of energy. Here’s some Before & After photos of a mid-century home in Portland Oregon that we staged recently … the smart listing broker suggested staging to the sellers, and they hired our company to stage it. Before, the Living room looks OK, but it’s…

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A Few Simple Changes can Help Sell Your Home Faster!

As professional home stagers in the Portland Oregon area, we’re often asked to help our clients prepare their home or listing for sale.  As part of our Portland home staging service, we include tips for preparing your home for the market – even before staging begins. We recently consulted with a family whose elderly mother had…

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