Home Staging in Portland Oregon Blog

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 full schedule, I made time to pick up the key and view the home.  That evening I emailed them my staging proposal and the next morning they accepted it.  I was thrilled -- the house is gorgeous and I knew it would be a pleasure to stage it.  But ... they wanted the staging completed two days from then!  (Yikes, it's 4,100 sq ft and it's going to take a ton of inventory!) 

No problem .... I lined up my staging team and my transport team and selected all of the main furniture pieces, then stayed up late pulling all the right art and accessories, lamps, etc. and filled up my SUV with several loads.  Even though I had to de-stage another house on Friday I made sure that we took care of our repeat client no matter what.  It goes without saying that when you're in a service business, you do whatever is necessary.

Saturday morning we were at the property offloading more of the smaller items and waiting for the "truck" with all of the larger pieces to arrive.  Suddenly, several big flatbed trucks pulled up -- loaded with 85 trees they'll be planting on the property that day!  The landscape crew was very busy outside, while we were busy offloading and directing the movers.  In the midst of all of this hub of activity, my client (owner of the property) showed up unexpectedly to show the house to his wife, followed shortly afterward by the listing broker, who was there to take notes for the online listing.

After a long day, we'd finished staging this home ... and since it was dark, I went back on Sunday to take my photos.  The end result was a happy client, a grateful listing agent, and hopefully some good will created by our being able to respond so quickly.  Professional home stagers across North America provide this same level of service every week to their clients.  We love what we do and we can't wait to repeat this scenario again soon -- so bring on the challenges and we'll be there to create whatever magic is needed!

Here are some photos of our favorite rooms in this lovely home ...

~ Photos by Room Solutions Staging ~

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Room Solutions Staging in Portland OR staged this home to appeal to the target buyers.  We work with sellers, real estate professionals, banks, investors & builders to showcase listings for a faster sale.  Our menu of home staging services is designed to offer flexibility to our clients and cost-effective solutions to overcome any challenges.  Read what our clients are saying about our home staging services  and call us @ 503-246-1800 for a free home staging proposal anywhere in the greater Portland metro area.

This bright & sunny 1926 English style home in Portland OR was recently staged and offers hardwood floors, arches, and extra-wide crown moldings

MLS 10001126;  3 Bedrooms and 2,039 sq ft including a full basement

The living room has a beautiful fireplace and lots of windows

The dining room has original glass built ins and a lovely arch along with the same wide crown molding

The remodeled kitchen offers maple cabinets and a tile floor along with S/S appliances

This vintage home is filled with charm and character!

For more info contact Wendy Snyder ~ Portland Creative Realtors @ 503-810-6470

~ Photos by Room Solutions Staging ~

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Room Solutions Staging in Portland OR staged this home to appeal to the target buyers.  We work with sellers, real estate professionals, banks, investors & builders to showcase listings for a faster sale.  Our menu of home staging services is designed to offer flexibility to our clients and cost-effective solutions to overcome any challenges.  Read what our clients are saying about our home staging services  and call us @ 503-246-1800 for a free home staging proposal anywhere in the greater Portland metro area.

This stately new Hedges Park home in Tualatin Oregon was just staged and listed ... MLS 10009283

4,039 sq ft; 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths with a gorgeous master suite on the main floor

Beautiful hardwood floors thoughout the great room, kitchen & nook,  & dining room

The gourmet Dacor kitchen is an entertainer's dream!

Spacious Dining room with custom woodwork

The gorgeous Master suite is conveniently located on the main floor

French doors set off the Den from the main hallway

Bonus Family room offers great space for everyone to enjoy TV, movies, & games

Cedar and natural stone exterior with a tile roof;  exceptional finish work and fixtures

Contact Leon Simms ~ Windermere/Bridgeport Realty @ 503-201-8868 for more info!

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Room Solutions Staging in Portland OR staged this home to appeal to the target buyers.  We work with sellers, real estate professionals, banks, investors & builders to showcase listings for a faster sale.  Our menu of home staging services is designed to offer flexibility to our clients and cost-effective solutions to overcome any challenges.  Read what our clients are saying about our home staging services  and call us @ 503-246-1800 for a free home staging proposal anywhere in the greater Portland metro area.

Update:  This Hillsboro Oregon Seller rec'd 3 offers within 10 days of Home Staging ~ and accepted one for over asking price!

Our Portland-based home staging company was recently hired to stage a lovely home in nearby Hillsboro Oregon.  Although this home was built in 2003, the furnishings that the sellers left behind when they moved out were making the home look a bit older.  By adding some color for "punch" and updated accessories, this home now shows as move-in ready for the target buyers, a young professional couple.

Our staging service includes providing quick & cost-effective cosmetic fixes that the seller can do before we arrive to do the final staging.  See if you can spot a few changes between the Before & After Photos ...

Sometimes a strong paint color scheme can put buyers off -- as seen in the dining area below ...

This main floor bedroom will make a perfect office space, but buyers need to "see" it ...

And the master bedroom below was empty ... so we staged it to show buyers a peaceful retreat ...

Whether your property or listing is older, vintage, newer, or somewhere in between, professional home staging can make it inviting and appealing to the target buyers.  Great home stagers throughout the US and Canada can be found right here on Active Rain!              (Photos by Room Solutions Staging)

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Room Solutions Staging in Portland OR works with sellers, real estate professionals, investors & builders to showcase listings for a faster sale.  Our menu of home staging services is designed to offer flexibility to our clients and cost-effective solutions to overcome any challenges.  Read what our clients are saying about our home staging services  and then call us @ 503-246-1800 for a free home staging proposal anywhere in the greater Portland metro area.

Update:  This home was staged and listed, and the seller received 3 offers in less than 2 weeks -- and accepted one for Over Asking Price!

Immaculate 4-BR home in Hillsboro's Orenco Gardens near Max light rail.  1,724 sq ft with 2.5 bathrooms.  4th bedroom is on main, perfect for den or office.  9-ft ceilings, upgraded cherry cabinets and hardwoods. Extra built-ins in dining area are great for entertaining and storage.  RMLS# 1000596

 Open on Sunday 1/24 from 1 to 3pm, hosted by Diane Mealey ~ John L. Scott Realty

Just two blocks to Max Light Rail!  Front yard and Park maintenance included in HOAs.

For more details contact Diane Mealey, John L. Scott @ 503-380-1861

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This home was staged by Room Solutions Staging in Portland OR ~ if you have a vacant listing or home on the market, let us help you make it irresistible to buyers.  Our creative staging techniques result in faster sales -- see the proof in our Oregon home staging statistics.  For a free home staging proposal call us @ 503-246-1800 (photos by Room Solutions Staging).

Update:  This Beaverton Oregon home was staged & listed and then SOLD in less than 24 hrs!

This Beaverton OR duplex townhome has a stunning floor plan with floor to ceiling windows.  Open and inviting with an abundance of light.  Dramatic two-story great room with gas fireplace.  Two spacious master suites plus loft space perfect for office. New carpet and paint, all appliances included.  Private backyard with water feature. 

Come to the Open House on Saturday 1/23 from 1 to 4 pm hosted by Deborah Jackson of Re/Max Equity Group.

For more details on this lovely home call Deborah Jackson, Re/Max Equity Group @ 503-880-2000

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This Beaverton OR home was staged by Room Solutions Staging, using the homeowner's furniture and enhancing with our art and accessories.  We help homeowners and real estate professionals in the Portland OR area prepare their homes for selling with creative home staging techniques.  For a free staging proposal give us a call @ 503-246-1800.  We'd love to help you sell your home faster!    (Photos by Room Solutions Staging)

Outstanding Charbonneau condo in Wilsonville with views of pond with water feature.  Extremely clean and ready to move in today! 2 bedrooms, 1 bath with 1,002 sq ft.

Great room  has vaulted ceilings and delightful corner fireplace;  both bedrooms have private spacious balconies. Enjoy the Storage area, attached garage and assigned parking.  Commons areas include clubhouse, pool, walking trails, tennis courts, and more in a convenient community!

For details on this listing please contact Kristin Rader, John L. Scott Realty @ 503-539-6946

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This home was staged by the homeowner with tips provided by Room Solutions Staging in Portland OR @ 503-246-1800.  We offer a variety of home staging services to homeowners, Realtors, builders, and investors.  Properties that we've staged this past year have an average Days on Market of just 28 days (compared to the Portland metro average of 144!)  View our updated Portland OR home staging photo gallery to see Before & After photos of both our vacant and occupied properties.

We were caught red handed while staging these homes in the Portland, Oregon area

We love to use red as an accent color while staging ... it has the ability to draw the buyer's eye around a room, causing it to stop and then move on to the next spot we want to feature.  Sometimes we use red to emphasize a focal point, sometimes to highlight an architectural feature, and sometimes just to add interest to an otherwise "blah" type of space.  Give potential buyers something to look at ... a well-presented home.

Whenever we use red in our staging, the homes sell quickly!  There must be something to this theory .... here are 4 homes where we used red as an accent color ...

Don't be afraid to use red ~ it's an effective technique when staging your home for sale. Your online photos and in-person viewings will attract and excite potential buyers to want to see more!

For more tips and help from a professional home stager, just give us a call @ 503-246-1800.  Our cost-effective home staging services help homeowners, investors, builders and real estate agents prepare homes for the market. 

Staging a Bedroom to Appeal to Buyers (it's not about the Sellers)

When we stage a home, the goal is to appeal to the target buyer of that property.  Our staging company asks both the listing agent and the seller who the likely buyer of the home might be, and then decide how to stage it to appeal to that buyer.

A recent project involved a townhouse in a Portland suburb.  The price point and the neighborhood demographics supported that the likely buyer of this home would be a young, 30's couple, and we wanted the master bedroom to be appealing to them.

Here are a few Before & After photos of the master bedroom ... the "before" photos are how this home was shown in the MLS photos online, before we did our magic:

What we did:  Placing the bed on the wall, rather than in front of the windows, was a better configuration since it made the space seem much larger.  Replacing the tired oak furniture with current, espresso pieces and adding fun silver lamps and fresh contemporary bedding fit the style and "vibe" of this townhome.  Finally, replacing the lifeless window coverings with contemporary panels that coordinated with the bedding was the icing on the cake, so to speak.

Here's how we staged the rest of this bedroom ...

The overall effect was a much younger, contemporary feel for this room, and it DID appeal to the buyers ... a young newly-married couple!

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Room Solutions Staging in Portland, Oregon offers homeowners, builders, investors & real estate agents a varied menu of home staging services to prepare properties for the market.  For a free home staging proposal for your property, give us a call @ 503-246-1800.  Our clients have confidence in knowing that our staged homes sell faster in today's challenging market!   View our updated Portland OR home staging photo gallery to see Before & After photos of both our vacant and occupied properties.

What kind of Home Staging Help can You get for $150?  This Kind ....

Many homeowners are on a budget when it comes time to sell their home.   To respond to their needs, and to assist their listing agents, we've found a very cost-effective way to help sellers who are living in their home while it's on the market.

Our helpful Verbal Walk Through Consultation service is just $150 and includes our suggestions on easy interior &  exterior cosmetic fixes, DIY tips, the best way to arrange the furniture for maximum flow, how to highlight the home's unique features and architectural details, advice on paint colors, curb appeal & landscaping ideas, etc.  Our advice is very specific to each home -- we don't just hand out lists of "things to do" that every seller would need to consider.  We spend two hours with the seller (often their listing agent comes along too) and we also provide follow-up help by phone or email to answer any questions they  have as they go through the process.

Our clients have had amazingly fast sales this year using our service, and for the very small investment of $150, their return has been well worth it.  Our clients' average Days on Market this year is <28 days, compared to the Portland metro average DOM of 142 (through Nov. '09).

So, what can you get for $150 in the way of Home Staging Help?  Take a look .... all 10 of these homes were staged with our advice, but completed by the sellers.  Our Verbal Walk Through Consultation is so specific, we tell our clients exactly what to keep, what to remove, how to place the furniture, and what to fix in their home to make it as appealing as possible to the target buyer.  They didn't have to rent anything to "stage" their home ... we teach our clients how to work with what they already have.  Although we also offer a return service to stage their home if requested to (charged on an hourly basis), all of the homes shown here were staged by the sellers, using our tips & advice.

What did our Homeowner and Realtor clients have to say about our home staging services?  You can read their comments here.  We're here to help our clients sell their homes as quickly as possible ~ and making it look good for the online photos as well as the in-person showings is a critical step to getting an offer! 

The homes that we've provided this service for have ranged in price from $159,000 to $1.8 Million ~ no matter the price point, we can help!  Book your consultation service now by calling 503-246-1800.

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Room Solutions Staging in Portland, Oregon offers homeowners, banks, builders, investors & real estate agents a menu of home staging services to prepare properties for the market.  For a free home staging proposal for your property, give us a call @ 503-246-1800.  Our clients have confidence in knowing that our staged homes sell faster in today's challenging market!   View our updated Portland OR home staging photo gallery to see Before & After photos of both our vacant and occupied properties.