This beautiful new construction home in Lake Oswego, a lovely suburb of Portland OR has been on the market for nearly 4 years! Now a foreclosure, our Portland home staging company was recently hired to stage it. With about 3,300 sq ft the home has some wonderful features, but the previous online photos before staging indicated a couple of challenges which we felt could be overcome with proper staging. We hope that this home will now be more appealing to the target buyer, and are crossing our fingers for a sale!
This previous dining room shot on the MLS didn't show the full size of the room, so after staging it we took 2 photos to give buyers a better idea of the room's size and it's features ...
The great room has fabulous windows that let in lots of light, but without furniture the room seemed more like a huge cavernous space, so we warmed it up with furniture, art, and accessories so that buyers could imagine living there ...
The bonus room has a built-in desk, but we staged it and photographed it to show another use for this room ...
Perhaps most challenging was the Master bedroom; feedback had been that it was too small when it was shown vacant. We staged it to show a queen bed, two good-sized nightstands, a tall chest and an accent chair. Hopefully now, buyers will see that it can accommodate the furniture they need ...
When you're selling your home, make sure that it appeals to your target buyer. A vacant home just won't appear as warm and inviting as one that's been professionally home staged. Good online photos help draw those buyers in ... after all, you need as many showings as possible to get the best offer :-)
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Maureen - WOW what a difference! You really made that home shine and did a great job overcoming potential "negatives"!
Did you personally photograph the home? And if so, what camera do you use...? All my photos end up looking "crammed" or cut off - yours look fantastic!
Sharon Lord
Argent Decor
AZ Vacation Home Furnishing Service
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The home was on the market for four years. Lack of staging made it look less attractive to most buyers, but the price was likely the reason the home didn't sell. If the bank is asking the same price as the previous builder - owner, it will be interesting to hear the results.
Hi Sharon ~ thanks for your kind remark :-) I took all of the "after" photos with my Canon Digital Rebel, using an ultra wide angle lens. Any wide angle lens camera will give you better shots, and some are quite reasonably priced. Do some checking and go for it!
Mike ~ Over the 4 years, there have been a number of price reductions. The present price has been in effect for quite a few months so we'll see what happens.
What a difference a stage makes! This is night and day comparison. I would love to be able to sell the idea of staging to my client better because I really believe in the power of staging.
Hi Tni ~ If you contacted a professional home stager in your area, you could let them talk directly to the seller to explain their services. That way, you don't have to "sell" anything. You can find stagers right here on A/R -- good luck!!
Another beautiful job! It's just amazing how staging can bring an empty shell to life. Furniture in the bedroom was particularly helpful to buyers, as they will now see there's plenty of room for their furnishings. Looks move in ready!
What a difference! Now, very inviting....
Hi Barb ~ Yes, staging the bedroom was necessary because before, it didn't seem that there was enough room. Staging has overcome that objection, fortunately. Thanks for stopping by to comment.
Hi Li ~ Glad you found it inviting -- we hope buyers do too!
Maureen ~ once again an incredible transformation! I cannot wait to hear what happens.
Maureen - I can't even get my head around the idea of a house sitting on the market for 4 years. Wow, I bet the original developper had wished he'd thought to stage this home. It makes all the difference and looks a million times more inviting. I'm loving that gorgeous (huge!) bedroom with the fireplace and ensuite. Gorgeous.
Hi Laura ~ Me too -- fingers crossed ....
Hi Sally ~ 4 years is a really long time to be on the market, especially when it's in a great neighborhood. The bank has had the landscaping freshened, hired cleaners, and had me stage it so now we'll see what happens. (Glad you thought the bedroom looked more spacious, thanks!)
This made me laugh...don't know why exactly...I'm very tired and it just might be that. For some reason the difference from before to after (dining room) was so strong...I had to laugh. Changing the angle from where it was shot made a huge difference! Fabulous work as always, Maureen.
Thanks Sharon! Glad that it provided some humor for you today -- you've been working too hard on your new toy hauler LOL
Maureen, awesome again! Your staging AND your photographs (-: bring the house to life. There's simply no comparing that first dining room shot with your afters. Someone should be ashamed that they didn't call you sooner....four years...........................
Nay sayers beware...Maureen will make it happen for your listings too!
Maureen....this makes a ton of difference. Hope it's SOLD in 4 months and other investors/banks etc hear how it was done!! And that Master is not lookin small to me now that it's staged!!!!
Hi Ginger ~ Oh well as they say, better late than never!! I appreciate your very consistent support!!
Hi Kathy ~ the seller, listing agent, and I are all hoping for that good result too -- and I'll be blogging when it happens!!
I bet you are right, it is all those nasty paint fumes!
Maureen- Another great staging ! You're right about the dining room, the MLS photo "showed" a very small room. Your staging and photos show a lovely very large dining area.
Maureen, the changes are dramatic. I agree the dining room looks twice the size staged! Great job!
Sharon ~ LOL -- we want to see the final photos!!
Hi Kathy ~ Thank you! That "before" photo of the dining room would make a buyer think it was quite small. A wide angle lens is needed to show the true size of the room and all of its great features.
Hi Cindy ~ Your comments are appreciated, thanks!
Maureen, your staged was the solution!! This home is a showcase now!! Truly a spectacular home!!
4 years? Oh my, I can't even amagine. You made it look stunning and I am sure that it will sell now. Glad to see that you are busy ;))
Hi Cathy ~ It's a wonderful home and it should have a much better chance of selling now that buyers can see themselves living there. Thanks for your support.
Hi Lori ~ thanks .... we are busier than expected and for that I'm very grateful! Hope you're doing well -- look forward to seeing you again in January. :-)
Another incredible staging, Maureen. Four (4) years on the market is sure a long time. There's not a doubt in my mind that your staging will resonate with the prospective buyers as it's warm and truly inviting.
By the way, I love the floor plant in the dining room and more specifically, where you placed it. It looks like it can be seen from the entrance. If that's the case, it's enticing!
Congratulations. Your home staging is being featured in the group Staging Before and After Pictures.
Kathy
Hi Kathy ~ Thanks so much for your kind comment and for the feature. I'm amazed you noticed about the tall plant in the dining room, because when I placed it there I thought, "hmmm ... hopefully that will draw a buyer right inside from the front door to see this room ..." (I don't know about you, but I sometimes talk outloud to myself when staging!)
Maureen - the before and after photos show an amazing transformation. Good work. Was the master really only big enough for a queen size bed. The rest of the house is so huge why would the builder have scimped on the master. Still, with your staging, it looks terrific.
Hi Maureen: Four years - incredible but true! There are some lovely houses in our area that were built as spec homes just before the market crashed...some were taken off the market, some are still on...none were Staged. I don't know why, but vacants in this area are just not Staged. My forehead has a huge callous on it from banging my head against that wall...Love the difference in the photos! That alone was worth your money! Happy Staging - Julie
hi Valerie ~ Many thanks for your feedack. The size of the master is a departure from the home's other main rooms, but we think that stging it helps buyers see that it does hold enough regular-size furniture.
Hi Julie ~ I didn't realize that about your area, it's hard to understand why they haven't caught on to the powerful benefits of staging a vacant home. Don't give up, keep pounding in the idea ... one at a time you can win them over! After all, a sale benefits everyone involved, and staging is just one more tool in the marketing bag. Thanks for joining in.
What a beautiful home and a lovely staging job. Well done!
The great room is just absolutely perfect after your handiwork! Just stunning. What great work to add to your portfolio.
What a shame that this beautiful home did not sell in 4 years. The impression is so different now that it has been staged with your talents, Maureen! What a great job!
Hi Maureen, this staging will help for sure. Simple, elegant and sophisticated, bravo!
Hi Kimberley ~ Thanks a lot for your comment, it's much appreciated.
Hi Connie ~ Many thanks. I have to admit, I love adding new photos to my portfolio (or should I say, I love it when my web guy does that for me!!)
Hi Birgit ~ it IS a shame and hopefully now the news will be more cheery!!
Hi Barbara ~ We're keeping our fingers crossed .... update to follow .... thank you!
That looks great. Now Ii am thinking of all my listings that need staging. I need to find a home stager in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Hi Wendy ~ I hope that you'll look for a home stager in your area! You can find one right here on A/R -- or you can check this website: www.resa-usa.org (this is the trade association for professonal home stagers, and their section "find a home stager" will list stagers in your location). Good luck!
Hard to believe someone let a house linger for 4 years. Love what you did with it, I have a feeling it won't last long in Lake Oswego.
Hi Cindy ~ Thanks! I heard from the listing broker today that showings have really increased since the staging (yay) and they're expecting an offer from someone who's seen it in the past few days!
Beautiful job - not surprising the foot traffic has dramatically increase since you staged this home. It won't be long now...
Hi Kristine ~ Thanks for your good wishes. 4 years is a really long time, so we hope it happens soon ...
It is a beautiful home....sitting vacant for four years tells the story that it wasn't being shown at it's full potential. It does now!
Hi Maureen, You always do a superb job and this home is no exception. It looks beautiful. I'm sure it will sell fast. Thanks for sharing and keep us posted.
Hi Maureen, You always do a superb job and this home is no exception. It looks beautiful. I'm sure it will sell fast. Thanks for sharing and keep us posted.
Hi Shar ~ Showing a home at its full potential includes not showing it vacant, in most cases. Thanks for your feedback!
Hi Chrissie ~ Good to see you here -- you must have been busy lately :-) Thanks for your very kind words. We'll keep you posted, for sure!
Maureen,
As usual your staging and photography are exquisite! Glad to hear that there might be an offer soon... great for the bank and for your stats!
Hi Linda ~ Very nice of you to say, thank you! Yes an offer should be forthcoming, according to my "sources" :-)