Synergy Staging - Portland Home Staging Blog

Here is a link to a fascinating article from Forbes that lists the Top 5 Best and Worst Housing Markets in the country with data released February 24, 2009.  As we navigate through these challenging economic times, any information that we can have about the housing market is very beneficial for each of us. 

No matter what market you are in, Home Staging is a vital marketing opportunity that should be used whenever possible.  Knowing how homes are selling in your area will allow you to strategically market your services based on the local conditions.

Hope this information is helpful.

Forbes List of Best and Worst Housing Markets

5 best housing markets

1. New York

2. Washington, D.C.

3. Charlotte, N.C.

4. Portland, Ore.

5. San Diego

5 worst housing markets

1. Las Vegas

2. Phoenix

3. Detroit

4. Minneapolis

5. San Francisco

Click here to see Forbes.com's full slide show of the 10 best and 10 worst U.S. housing markets.

How many of you Stagers have been working at a house, only to be interrupted by neighbors wanting to know everything about the new owners?  Or perhaps they wonder if you are moving in?  They also sometimes want to know what you're doing and if you  could possibly stop by and look at their house.  Or have you ever gotten the suspicious eye from someone who thinks you are stealing from the home?

These are just a few scenarios we've run into over the last few years while staging homes in the Portland, Oregon area.   Of course, it didn't help that we had a big white box truck with no signage on it.  It was understandable that it looked questionable.

We finally got lettering on our truck and are very excited about finally looking official - in addition to the new advertising opportunities it will garner.   

I've seen many fellow Stagers who drive cars and/or SUVs with lettering.  Please share how effective this has been in marketing your company.  Do you get many leads from this type of visibility?  Has advertising on your vehicle helped awareness and led to many jobs?

I'm sure there are many others who are pondering to take this step, but aren't sure if it is worth the investment. 

And don't forget to pass along any good stories about the neighbors! =)

Synergy Staging recently staged a beautiful remodel in Hillsboro, Oregon.  This 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home has a great floorplan with two masters - one on each level - a pool - both a living room and family room, plus a loft.  We staged the entire house except for 2 bedrooms as the upstairs really needed to be defined for potential buyers.

Here are some pictures of the before and after results.

Here is the large Living Room just off the front door

Another View of the Living Room

Lower Level Master Bedroom

Another view of the Master Bedroom on the Lower Level

Master Bathroom

Family Room - with Loft above

Loft above Family Room - first time staging with a chess set!
And thanks to Project Staging for selling us one of those great Target slipper chairs that they discontinued last year!

Upper Level Master Bedroom

For more pics and details about this home please visit the Staged Listings page on our website.

For more information about this property please contact
Frank Whiting of Portland Metro Realtors at 503-516-2649

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This vacant home was staged by Synergy Staging.  Let us help you make your property stand out from the rest.  Please call us at (503) 557-2244 for a free no obligation quote.