Home Staging in Portland Oregon Blog

Custom Dream Home in Portland OR ~ $675,000

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:37:16 -0500

This gorgeous custom home near Portland's Forest Heights neighborhood is an entertainer's dream! Dramatic two-story great room with soaring windows overlooks a peaceful setting filled with trees. Gourmet chef's kitchen with professional s/s appliances and slab granite along with beautiful sapele wood cabinets.

For more info contact John Duncan, R. Collin & Associates @ 503-803-9184

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This home was professionally staged by Room Solutions Staging in Portland Oregon. We help sellers and their agents prepare vacant and occupied homes to make them irresistible to buyers. For a menu of our staging services or a free home staging proposal just give us a call @ 503-246-1800. Our staging techniques help to sell your home or listing faster! To see Before & After photos of both our Vacant and Occupied properties, view our updated Portland OR home staging photo gallery.

Staging That Sells Portland Homes!

Room Solutions Staging was selected to do the design work for multiple episodes of HGTV's hit show, "My First Place" ~ check our website for air dates!

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Gorgeous new Tualatin home in Hedges Park ~ $799,000 SOLD

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:09:55 -0600

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.

Staging That Sells Portland Homes!

Room Solutions Staging was selected to do the design work for multiple episodes of HGTV's hit show, "My First Place" ~ check our website for air dates!

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Vintage English Character in Portland's Overlook neighborhood ~ $319,000

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:21:08 -0600

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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Staging That Sells Portland Homes!

Room Solutions Staging was selected to do the design work for multiple episodes of HGTV's hit show, "My First Place" ~ check our website for air dates!

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Dramatic Contemporary Style and Privacy in Lake Oswego OR ~ $595,000

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:37:59 -0600

This stunning contemporary style home is located in the sought-after Country Commons neighborhood in Lake Oswego Oregon;

815 Country Commons Lane, Lake Oswego OR 97034

MLS 10019603; 4 Bedrooms + 3 Bathrooms; 2,376 sq ft on two levels.

Features: Light & bright open living room with vaulted ceilings, dramatic fireplace and window walls overlooking the tranquil wooded setting on a 30,000 sq ft lot! Large main floor master suite with deck to level lawn; manicured landscaping. Freshly painted interior and new carpeting.

For more info on this lovely home contact listing broker Mary Jo Avery, Re/Max Equity Group @ 503-799-3839

(Photos by Room Solutions Staging)

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This home was professionally staged by Room Solutions Staging in Portland OR. We work with sellers, real estate agents, banks, builders & investors to prepare homes for the market so that they sell quickly! Our varied menu of home staging services is tailored to fit your budget and your time frame. Read what our clients have to say about our service and our experience, then call us for a free home staging proposal @ 503-246-1800.

Staging That Sells Portland Homes!

Room Solutions Staging was selected to do the design work for multiple episodes of HGTV's hit show, "My First Place" ~ check our website for air dates!

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Foreclosed Home on the market for 2 years, then Staged and SOLD in just one month!

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:56:50 -0600

Our Portland-based home staging company was contracted to stage this gorgeous custom-built home in Tualatin Oregon last month. This was another foreclosed property (the fifth one we've staged for this bank) ~ and we were delighted to hear that after lingering on the market as a vacant new home since 2008 without a sale, it's now under contract just one month after staging!

This smart and savvy bank knows that staging works! All of the homes we've staged for them have been on the market for one to three years, and all of them sell quickly after staging. The bank wins because they liquidate their inventory, the neighborhoods win because property values are maintained, and the buyers win because they get a gorgeous home for a great price.

Here are some Before & After photos of this beautiful home ... it seems to "come to life" once it's staged and that is what buyers are reacting to. Who can get excited about an empty shell?

In the entry below -- staging helps to pique the buyer's interest to want to see more ...

The dining room needed privacy from the house next door and also needed staging to warm it up ...

The master bedroom & spa bath had great features, but before staging you didn't know where to look ...

The TV room is found at the top of the stairs, but without staging, it felt like a "pass through" to bedrooms ...

If your listing or vacant home is lingering on the market, call a professional home stager and be prepared for a SOLD sign!

(Photos by Room Solutions Staging)

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Staging That Sells Portland Homes!

Room Solutions Staging was selected to do the design work for multiple episodes of HGTV's hit show, "My First Place" ~ check our website for air dates!

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A/R Portland Home Stager's Designs on HGTV ~ Tuesday March 9th (Sneak Peek)

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:14:39 -0600

The next episode our Portland OR company did for HGTV's show My First Place is airing on Tuesday March 9th @ 5pm West Coast time .... check your local listings for times. Be on the lookout for someone named "Peanut!" :-)

Here's a sneak peek .... tune in to watch this cute young couple who found a new Craftsman-style home in Portland OR for their first place ...

"Portland OR newlyweds Troy and Linea hope their first place will be a craftsman Bungalow. They find a new build in a craftsman style that Linea is ready to bid on, but cautious Troy wants to do a little more research. When they discover that another bidder wants the house, they are pressured to bid immediately, so they actually make an offer that's more than the asking price to be competitive. While that tactic lands them the contract, an inspector turns up trouble in the backyard."

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Staging That Sells Portland Homes!

Room Solutions Staging was selected to do the design work for multiple episodes of HGTV's hit show, "My First Place" ~ check our website for air dates!

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Contemporary Portland Home Staging Before & After Photos

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:03:26 -0600

~ Staging a Contemporary Home in Portland OR ~

We had the pleasure of staging a lovely architect-designed contemporary home in Portland Oregon recently, that had been on the market for quite a few months. The listing agent's feedback indicated that buyers may not have been able to envision how to use the open spaces (a common element in contemporary homes). Our company was contracted to provide a solution.

The kitchen - dining - and living areas all blend together in a dramatic space with high ceilings and an off-center fireplace. Here's some Before & After photos of the staging of this home ...

If your home or listing has a challenging floor layout, contact one of the professional stagers here on Active Rain. No matter what part of North America you're located in, you'll find excellent home stagers right here on Active Rain! We offer a variety of home staging services to help your home sell faster! (photos by Room Solutions Staging)

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Staging That Sells Portland Homes!

Room Solutions Staging was selected to do the design work for multiple episodes of HGTV's hit show, "My First Place" ~ check our website for air dates!

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Beautiful NW Contemporary @ 7119 SW Virginia Pl., Portland OR ~ $625,000

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:38:05 -0600

This Portland Oregon contemporary home in the John's Landing neighborhood has architectural flair and wonderful use of natural elements .... 2,229 sq ft with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms.

Come to the Open House on Sunday with listing broker Gina Maloney ~ 503-504-0404

This custom home sits in a quiet enclave within walking distance of the Willamette River and has a view of Mt. Hood.

The kitchen boasts custom slab granite and Bosch appliances; beautiful hardwood floors on the upper level. Lots of natural light and 2 decks along with a private terrace off the master bedroom suite enhances this home.

~ Interior photos by Room Solutions Staging ~

This home was professionally staged by Room Solutions Staging in Portland OR. We work with sellers, real estate professionals, banks, builders & investors to prepare homes for the market so that they sell quickly! Our varied menu of home staging services is tailored to fit your budget and your time frame. Read what our clients have to say about our service and our experience, then call us for a free home staging proposal @ 503-246-1800.

Staging That Sells Portland Homes!

Room Solutions Staging was selected to do the design work for multiple episodes of HGTV's hit show, "My First Place" ~ check our website for air dates!

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A/R Portland Home Stager's Design Work on HGTV!

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:43:41 -0600

Active Rain's Portland home stager Maureen Bray of Room Solutions Staging recently completed the design work for multiple episodes of HGTV's hit show "My First Place."

Two of the episodes we did will be airing this week on HGTV -- check your local listings as this info came from the HGTV website and your local times may vary.

Tuesday Feb. 16th @ 5:30pm Pacific time:

Heather has a very tight budget for her first place in Portland, OR. She finds a vintage foreclosure that she falls in love with, but she's competing with dozens of professional flippers who'd also like to snap up this low-priced home to make money off it. Heather decides to go for broke, bidding at the top of her range & well over the asking price. Then, once she gets the house, she finds out that it needs major repairs.

Thurs Feb.18^th @ 5:00pm Pacific time: After chasing Mark's career across the country and back for five years, he and Maribelle think they're ready for an extended house hunt for their first place in Portland, Oregon. But as they struggle to find the balance between a fixer-upper and a wreck, they take a gamble on a short sale and make an offer without seeing the inside! Then, they fall in love with it only to be forced to wait as the bank considers their offer against six others. When they finally do win the contract, they enlist the help of Mark's father, an experienced contractor to decide, is this a fixer-upper or a money pit? He gives the thumbs up and Mark and Maribelle stop chasing the dream and start living it.

Tune in the See the "After" of this episode!

Our goal in both of these episodes was to give the First-time homebuying couple the style & colors that THEY wanted for their First Place. Since both homes were bonafide "fixer-uppers" and no work was done prior to our design work -- it was quite a challenge, and very different from staging! Future episodes we completed (to be aired in March & April) will show transformations of a master bedroom, an outdoor patio, and another living room.

P.S. Thanks to Julea Joseph in Chicago for referring the producers of My First Place to me when she heard they were coming to Portland!

Staging That Sells Portland Homes!

Room Solutions Staging was selected to do the design work for multiple episodes of HGTV's hit show, "My First Place" ~ check our website for air dates!

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Remodeled Portland Ranch @ 1800 SW Warwick ~ $375,000 SOLD in 2 days!!

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:04:56 -0600

This home in the Berkshire neighborhood has been totally remodeled and is move in ready! MLS #10013423; 3 BR + 3 full baths; 1,959 sq ft.

UPDATE: This home was staged, listed, and received an offer in 2 days -- now under contract!!

Beautiful hardwood floors on the main level; the kitchen boasts new granite counters and S/S appliances with a door to a spacious deck and fully-fenced back yard. The large living room has a fireplace and the lower level has a spacious family or media room with sliding glass doors to the back patio -- plus two more bonus rooms and a full bath.

This home has a new roof, new windows, all new paint, and a great neighborhood!

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This home was staged by Room Solutions Staging in Portland OR. We help real estate professionals, homeowners, builders, and investors prepare properties for sale using our home staging services. Our staged homes sell faster and our clients love our service! For a free home staging proposal call us @ 503-246-1800.

Staging That Sells Portland Homes!

Room Solutions Staging was selected to do the design work for multiple episodes of HGTV's hit show, "My First Place" ~ check our website for air dates!

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Sellers ~ Put Together a Great Team & Sell your House in 24 hrs! (Before & Afters)

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:32:59 -0600

A recent homeowner client in Beaverton, Oregon was being transferred out of state and needed to sell her lovely townhome as quickly as possible. This smart seller had watched enough HGTV to know that home staging makes a difference in the condition and presentation of the property. Through a co-worker, she was referred to Kathy Alexander of GreatStages in Vancouver WA for a home staging consultation. Kathy visited the home and gave her a list of easy, cost-effective cosmetic improvements to update her home -- and the seller set out to install some new bathroom light fixtures, add a built-in microwave in her kitchen, freshen the curb appeal, clean the windows, pack up all the excess clutter, etc.

After she'd accomplished her "To Do" list, the seller wanted some hands-on staging to work with her own existing furniture and provide some needed accessories, art, greenery, etc. Since Kathy lives quite a distance from this area, she referred the seller to Room Solutions Staging for this part of the job. The three of us met and set a staging date, and Kathy agreed to stage alongside me to get the job done as soon as possible.

One thing the seller hadn't finalized was selecting the right Realtor to list her home. She asked us for recommendations, and we gave her several names of brokers who we'd worked with and who we knew would do a great job pricing the home correctly and marketing it aggressively. After interviewing several agents, she selected one who knew the neighborhood well and who impressed the seller with her positive attitude.

Here are some Before & After photos of this home ~ the really good news is that this home sold in less than 24 hours for full price, and had a backup offer as well! The sale closed in 3 weeks and the very happy seller has been able to move on to her new location.

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If you're located in the Portland Oregon area, Room Solutions Staging would love to help you prepare your home so that it's appealing (even irresistible) to your target buyer. Our expert home staging techniques are proven to encourage faster offers. For a complimentary staging proposal for your property, contact us @ 503-246-1800. (photos by Room Solutions)

Staging That Sells Portland Homes!

Room Solutions Staging was selected to do the design work for multiple episodes of HGTV's hit show, "My First Place" ~ check our website for air dates!

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How do you Quickly "Hide" the House Next Door when you're Selling?

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:58:06 -0600

Sellers often wonder what to do if the house next door is too close or if it doesn't make the best first impression on buyers. Buyers are known to form an opinion about whether or not they like the house in less than 10 seconds, so sellers have to remove anything that could become "deal breakers" and stand in the way of a buyer making an offer.

We recently viewed this lovely, large home in an excellent upscale neighborhood in Tualatin, Oregon (a Portland suburb). However, upon entering the home and walking down the hallway, one of the first main rooms a buyer would see is this dining room ...

The house next door is nice as well, but it seems too close upon entering this room. Even with window coverings added, you'd feel like you didn't have enough privacy. Buyers need to feel comfortable and secure when purchasing a home.

This quick GREEN solution was easy!

Adding ten arborvitae trees was the perfect eco-friendly solution ... they fit easily in a narrow space and grow up rather than out. These evergreen trees form a nice hedge and allow for privacy -- and are much prettier than a fence (as well as much faster to install). It took the landscape crew only about two hours to dig the trench for these arborvitaes and get them in the ground. They require very little care as well (Oregon's rain pretty much takes care of that).

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This home was professionally staged by Room Solutions Staging in Portland OR. We help homeowners, real estate professionals, and builders stage homes so that they sell quickly. Our home staging techniques work! For a free home staging proposal give us a call @ 503-246-1800 or take a look at our menu of home staging services to help YOUR home sell faster.

Staging That Sells Portland Homes!

Room Solutions Staging was selected to do the design work for multiple episodes of HGTV's hit show, "My First Place" ~ check our website for air dates!

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Can Staging Help Update this Home? 3 Offers & SOLD for over asking price! Before & Afters

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:20:37 -0600

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.

Staging That Sells Portland Homes!

Room Solutions Staging was selected to do the design work for multiple episodes of HGTV's hit show, "My First Place" ~ check our website for air dates!

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"You Need the House Staged WHEN??" The Power of Good Customer Service ...

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:32:17 -0600

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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Staging That Sells Portland Homes!

Room Solutions Staging was selected to do the design work for multiple episodes of HGTV's hit show, "My First Place" ~ check our website for air dates!

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20798 NW Rockspring Ln, Beaverton OR ~ $229,900 SOLD in 24 hours after Staging & Listing!

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:57:02 -0600

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)

Staging That Sells Portland Homes!

Room Solutions Staging was selected to do the design work for multiple episodes of HGTV's hit show, "My First Place" ~ check our website for air dates!

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