Synergy Staging - Portland Home Staging Blog

Every house that we stage has its own unique character and feel that inspires our staging design.  Home staging can help a property look its best in many ways. 

This single family home in Portland that Synergy Staging recently staged was a fairly large house, but many of the rooms were quite small.  Had this house been left vacant, potential buyers would have been left guessing how to arrange their furniture.  Worse yet, some would just give up and not even consider the house as an option.

The picture below left is the view from the front door and the picture on the right is the reverse angle.  A very narrow living room / dining room combination.  Not only is the space small, but the fireplace and mantle are very color specific.

The same views after staging the home shows buyers how they can have the feel of two separate rooms in this small space.

No matter what style, condition, price range, or location your home is in - a professional home stager will help your home show in the best possible way and appeal to the broadest range of potential buyers.

We'll be posting more pictures of this property very soon, including another look at some of Nik's original artwork.

For more information about this property please contact
Diana Hinrichs of Oregon First at 503-475-7892

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This home was professionally staged by Synergy Staging.  Join the Realtors, Investors, and Homeowners who call Synergy Staging to make their properties irresistible and sell quickly!  Read what our clients have said about their experience with our company.  For more tips or to see our latest home staging projects, read our Portland Home Staging Blog and visit us on Facebook.  Please call us at (503) 557-2244 for a free no obligation quote so we can help your home sell faster in 2010.

This Lake Oswego Oregon home with an open floor plan and stunning wall of windows has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in 2,246 square feet.

For more information about this property please contact
Alice Dagilaitis of Prudential Northwest Properties at 503-201-5607

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This home was professionally staged by Synergy Staging.  Join the Realtors, Investors, and Homeowners who call Synergy Staging to make their properties irresistible and sell quickly!  Read what our clients have said about their experience with our company.  For more tips or to see our latest home staging projects, read our Portland Home Staging Blog and visit us on Facebook.  Please call us at (503) 557-2244 for a free no obligation quote so we can help your home sell faster in 2010.

Last week Synergy Staging had the opportunity to stage this beautiful home in Lake Oswego.  When we visited the property to do our walk through it was clear that some of the colors had to be toned down.  Fortunately the owner understood that the colors would not appeal to everyone and was prepared to paint the interior of the home.

How one prefers to live in a home is almost always different from how one should sell their home.  We personally love bold and vibrant colors, but when selling your home, keeping a nice warm neutral is going to be appealing to the broadest range of potential buyers.

In the before picture you can see the living room had a mix of white and mint green.  Although the ceilings were very high, the room was small and broken up with a lot of different angles.  Painting one neutral color throughout the space made it feel larger and buyers were less distracted by the architecture.  

And check out this purple dining room that needed a facelift.  By using the same neutral that was used in the living room, the entire space flowed together.  After staging, the dining room became a key selling feature in the home with it's inviting feel and beautiful views.

When selling your home, the investments you make in preparing your property will pay off.  Home staging, painting, minor cosmetic fixes, cleaning, etc. will typically result in a quicker sale for more money.  Listen to the professionals who are trying to help you! =)

We'll be posting more pictures of this gorgeous home shortly.

Join the Realtors, Investors, and Homeowners who call Synergy Staging to make their properties irresistible and sell quickly!  Read what our clients have said about their experience with our company.  For more tips or to see our latest home staging projects, read our Portland Home Staging Blog and visit us on Facebook.  Please call us at (503) 557-2244 for a free no obligation quote so we can help your home sell faster in 2010.

Synergy Staging recently staged a luxury condo in downtown Portland.  This unit was being sold by the owner and had been on the market prior to our staging the property.  This is a high end building in a very desirable area.  The Open Houses had been attracting many buyers, but no offers were being presented.  Although the condo had a few furnishings and rugs, it really needed to be staged to properly showcase the unit.

Here are a few before and after photos:

Here is the view from the end of the entry hall - overlooking downtown Portland

Another view of the living room

The Master Bedroom was small, but looked larger once it was staged with a queen size bed.

Prior to staging, buyers had a hard time imagining how to use the narrow second bedroom.
Once it was staged as an office and guest bedroom, the room made sense.

After the unit was staged, an offer was made and accepted just 3 days later!  Since it was an all cash offer our staging was only in the unit for a total of 12 days.  The sale closed 13 days after staging!  The owner credited home staging with the quick sale and positive response.

Even in the current market, homes that are priced appropriately and professionally staged are selling quicker than ever!

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Join the Realtors, Investors, and Homeowners who call Synergy Staging to make their properties irresistible and sell quickly!  For more tips or to see our latest home staging projects, visit us on Facebook and read our Portland Home Staging Blog.  Please call us at (503) 557-2244 for a free no obligation quote so we can help your home sell faster in 2010.

The beginning of each new year always feels like an appropriate time to reflect on the previous 12 months while looking forward to what the next 12 may bring.  This year we at Synergy Staging decided to assemble our list of Top 10 Home Staging Success Stories for 2009.  While we had a variety of projects, both home staging and design, we'll limit this list to those that sold quickly or had particular challenges to overcome.   In re-visiting these projects we hope to share some valuable staging tips that will help others as well.

NUMBER 1
Single Family Home, Beaverton, OR

The investor who bought this home faced very stiff competition when they discovered there were two similar vacant houses on the same street.  This home had been vacant and languished on the market until it ultimately sold at auction.  This nice neighborhood was filled with homes that utilized the same type of construction and floorplans.  Understanding that professional staging would give the property an edge, Synergy Staging was brought in to make the house shine and stand out from the others in the neighborhood.

Staging the space in the entry welcomes the buyers immediately and sets the tone for the rest of the home.

The small living room felt larger once staged and was warmed up with lighting and warm colors.

This house didn't have a dining room, so creating an eating space in the kitchen helped buyers see how they could use the space.

The master bedroom was also moderately sized, but once staged with a queen size bed, the room felt larger and more spacious.
A staged room always feels bigger than a vacant room.

After the home was listed, an offer was accepted only 2 hours later!
The other two homes that were vacant on the same street and priced similarly remained unsold.
There is no doubt that professional staging will make your home stand apart from the competition.

 
We hope you have enjoyed our look back at 2009.  Please keep sharing your own staging stories and testimonials - they inspire and encourage all of us.  We look forward to new opportunites and continued growth in the home staging industry in 2010.

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Join the Realtors, Investors, and Homeowners who call Synergy Staging to make their properties irresistible and sell quickly!  For more tips or to see our latest home staging projects, visit us on Facebook and read our Portland Home Staging Blog.  Please call us at (503) 557-2244 for a free no obligation quote so we can help your home sell faster in 2010.

The beginning of each new year always feels like an appropriate time to reflect on the previous 12 months while looking forward to what the next 12 may bring.  This year we at Synergy Staging decided to assemble our list of Top 10 Home Staging Success Stories for 2009.  While we had a variety of projects, both home staging and design, we'll limit this list to those that sold quickly or had particular challenges to overcome.   In re-visiting these projects we hope to share some valuable staging tips that will help others as well.

NUMBER 2
Single Family Home, Tigard, OR

The owners of this lovely home wanted a quick sale and knew the importance of staging in this challenging real estate market.  They took the three most significant steps before listing a property.  1)  Preparation - the owners prepared their home beautifully including professional cleaning, windows washed, and all the finishing touches so it looked immaculate.  2)  Presentation - the property was professionally staged.  A staged home always looks better than a vacant home.  3)  Price - the property was priced appropriately for the neighborhood.

Here are some after shots of the results:

This home sold for full price after only 7 days on the market!  Follows the three tried and true steps for a quicker sale at top dollar.

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Join the Realtors, Investors, and Homeowners who call Synergy Staging to make their properties irresistible and sell quickly!  For more tips or to see our latest home staging projects, visit us on Facebook and read our Portland Home Staging Blog.  Please call us at (503) 557-2244 for a free no obligation quote so we can help your home sell faster in 2010.

The beginning of each new year always feels like an appropriate time to reflect on the previous 12 months while looking forward to what the next 12 may bring.  This year we at Synergy Staging decided to assemble our list of Top 10 Home Staging Success Stories for 2009.  While we had a variety of projects, both home staging and design, we'll limit this list to those that sold quickly or had particular challenges to overcome.   In re-visiting these projects we hope to share some valuable staging tips that will help others as well.

NUMBER 3
Single Family Home, Gresham, OR

This five bedroom home was purchased by an investor who understood the power of staging.  After a quick flip and remodel we were brought in to make the property inviting and allow buyers to feel at home.

This is the view from the front door.  Since buyers generally make up their mind about a property within seconds of entering, it is important that they be greeted with a pleasant look and not turned away by clutter or a vacant space.

Staging the dining room warmed up the room and toned down the maroon window treatments.

Gray carpet isn't the most neutral of colors, but once stage the room feels warmer and less stark.

This home was staged, listed, sold, and closed in less than three weeks.  The new owners moved in only 20 days after staging.  That is the power of staging!

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Join the Realtors, Investors, and Homeowners who call Synergy Staging to make their properties irresistible and sell quickly!  For more tips or to see our latest home staging projects, visit us on Facebook and read our Portland Home Staging Blog.  Please call us at (503) 557-2244 for a free no obligation quote so we can help your home sell faster in 2010.

The beginning of each new year always feels like an appropriate time to reflect on the previous 12 months while looking forward to what the next 12 may bring.  This year we at Synergy Staging decided to assemble our list of Top 10 Home Staging Success Stories for 2009.  While we had a variety of projects, both home staging and design, we'll limit this list to those that sold quickly or had particular challenges to overcome.   In re-visiting these projects we hope to share some valuable staging tips that will help others as well.

NUMBER 4
Single Family Home, Portland, OR

This classic home with original woodwork and beautiful details needed to be staged to brighten it up and make it feel inviting.  We had to work with a minimal budget, so were only able to stage the living room, dining room, and kitchen.  In addition, there was no budget to do the painting that it needed, so we had to work with the dark wall colors that were in the living room.  As stagers we can make all the recommendations we want, but at the end of the day, an owners budget will dictate what they can do.  Here is an example of successfully working with specific and dark wall colors that may not appeal to most buyers.

To contrast the dark room, we staged with light furnishings throughout and used the rug to tie in the wall colors.  The staging brought some much needed life to the room and it became an inviting space that greeted buyers as they walked in the front door.

Another view of the living room.  We added a mirror above the fireplace to reflect more light throughout the room.

The dining room felt larger and much warmer once it was staged.  Another mirror was added here and light colored chairs with an open back  which also helped the dark space feel more open.

It was clear to the Realtor that without professional staging the house wasn't going to appeal to buyers and achieve the quick sale the owners needed.  A full price offer was accepted only 2 weeks after being listed.

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Join the Realtors, Investors, and Homeowners who call Synergy Staging to make their properties irresistible and sell quickly!  For more tips or to see our latest home staging projects, visit us on Facebook and read our Portland Home Staging Blog.  Please call us at (503) 557-2244 for a free no obligation quote so we can help your home sell faster in 2010.

The beginning of each new year always feels like an appropriate time to reflect on the previous 12 months while looking forward to what the next 12 may bring.  This year we at Synergy Staging decided to assemble our list of Top 10 Home Staging Success Stories for 2009.  While we had a variety of projects, both home staging and design, we'll limit this list to those that sold quickly or had particular challenges to overcome.   In re-visiting these projects we hope to share some valuable staging tips that will help others as well.

NUMBER 5
Single Family Home, Portland, OR

Homes that are newly constructed sometimes have an edge over other properties on the market.  In this case, the home had been vacant on the market for six months without a sale.  New listing agents were brought in and they knew that staging the property would give it the edge it needed.  This house was on a street with numerous other new homes.

This was one of the first properties we'd seen where both the moldings and walls were painted the exact same color.  This left the rooms with no interest and made them seem boring.  Once professionally staged, the rooms come to life and gives potential buyers a much better sense of how they could envision living in the home.

Here we found another dining room where the builders didn't consider the placement of a dining table and traffic flow.  We used a tall tree in the corner drawing the eye away from the chandelier.  If you'll notice, the light is not close to being centered above the table.  Had we centered the table under the chandelier the dining chairs would run into the barstools.  Not the wisest design!

The oversized master bedroom again fell victim to the big beige box syndrome.  While buyers are drawn to large master bedrooms and living areas, when they see them vacant they seem overwhelming and don't know how to configure them.  By warming up the room with some elegant furnishings and filling out the space, the bedroom became a retreat that buyers fell in love with.

Staging a bathroom that is already beautifully finished is a treat.
Using just the right touches adds life and a feeling of calm that buyers will long remember.

After sitting on the market vacant for over six months, the new lisiting agents called Synergy Staging to help them achieve a quick sale.  A full price offer was accepted less than one month after going on the market.

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Join the Realtors, Investors, and Homeowners who call Synergy Staging to make their properties irresistible and sell quickly!  For more tips or to see our latest home staging projects, visit us on Facebook and read our Portland Home Staging Blog.  Please call us at (503) 557-2244 for a free no obligation quote so we can help your home sell faster in 2010.

The beginning of each new year always feels like an appropriate time to reflect on the previous 12 months while looking forward to what the next 12 may bring.  This year we at Synergy Staging decided to assemble our list of Top 10 Home Staging Success Stories for 2009.  While we had a variety of projects, both home staging and design, we'll limit this list to those that sold quickly or had particular challenges to overcome.   In re-visiting these projects we hope to share some valuable staging tips that will help others as well.

NUMBER 6
Single Family Home, Portland, OR

Homes that are move-in ready, priced appropriately for the market and professionally staged are more likely to sell quicker and for top dollar.  Sometimes it's not possible to update a home and it must be sold as is.  These homes need to be professionally staged so buyers can see the potential of what the home has to offer.

This 60's classic had a unique floorplan, nice yard, and was in a great neighborhood.  The wallpaper and dated feel were challenges that home staging had to compensate for.

The living room had lot of light and adequate space.  Since it was wired for surround sound we installed TV prop above the fireplace and used colors and furniture that accented the warmth of the beautiful hardwoods.

This nook just off the kitchen could have been an afterthought.  With the dining room just a few feet away, having another eating area didn't make sense.  We made this a cozy sitting area to go with the fireplace.  Using a rug to cover much of the parquet flooring and dark furniture to draw the eye from the wallpaper helped buyers see the potential of this space.

Upstairs had some interesting architectural features, including this small space outside of the master bedroom.  The odd layout would have confused buyers if the property wasn't staged, but making a workspace here brought purpose and life to this space.

When we see master bedrooms on the second floor of these homes, we always recommend these rooms be staged.  Buyers cannot envision living in a room like this until they see it furnished.  It's hard to believe this is the same space once it is staged.

Because this property hadn't been recently updated we knew staging would be a major factor in selling the home quickly.  An offer was accepted less than one month after going on the market.

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Join the Realtors, Investors, and Homeowners who call Synergy Staging to make their properties irresistible and sell quickly!  For more tips or to see our latest home staging projects, visit us on Facebook and read our Portland Home Staging Blog.  Please call us at (503) 557-2244 for a free no obligation quote so we can help your home sell faster in 2010.