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Condo in Portland Oregon Staged & Sold in 4 days for Over Asking Price

Portland OR Condo is Staged and SOLD in 4 days for 103% of the Asking Price

One of our Realtor partners asked me for a home staging proposal for a modest vacant condo in Portland OR recently. Since this condo faced stiff competition from several other units in the same complex (that had more updated features & designer paint colors compared to this unit) -- she knew that staging would give this townhouse an "edge."

We staged the townhouse and it sold for 103% of asking price in just 4 days!  Naturally the sellers and their Realtor are thrilled with the fast sale.  Here are some Before & After photos of this unit ...

Since the walls had recently been painted a stark white, we used color to add some needed life & warmth; and we also recommended removing the dated vertical blinds ...

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Before, the kitchen had a faux grape arbor hanging from the light fixture (too much of a personal statement for a home on the market) so we recommended removing it and then added some props to this black & stainless kitchen ...

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The second bedroom was staged as a home office; for an instant update we recommended that the brass-trim closet doors be replaced with white trim ones, and the dated spot light fixtures be replaced with new ones ...

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Just for fun, I usually like to take an overhead shot from the second floor ....

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The other nearby units in this complex?  They're still on the market -- but they're not professionally staged.

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Room Solutions Staging in Portland Oregon offers expert home staging services to homeowners, real estate agents, builders, banks, and investors. Our proven home staging techniques will help reduce your property's market time and maximize your equity. We prepare your property or listing to look appealing to your target buyer, for the online photos as well as in person. Our owner and principal stager Maureen Bray is a nationally-recognized expert in home staging and enjoys sharing her passion for staging with others.  For a complimentary home staging proposal, please contact us @ 503-246-1800.

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