We recently staged a 1962 home in Portland Oregon that has been owned and lived in by one family for 50 years!  When the heirs decided to sell the property, their listing agent suggested that home staging would help buyers imagine themselves living in this home.  Walls were painted and new carpeting was added, but no major remodeling was done.  When the family hired our home staging company for this project, I could see the potential here, but knew we'd have to "show" buyers that this home was worth a second look.  It's located in one of Portland's best school districts and the listing agent felt the buyers would be a younger family.    There's something to be said for walking through a home where one family has lived and raised their children for 50 years ... I was wondering how they m... 04/06/2012

A few months ago, the sweetest elderly woman in Portland OR contacted me for a staging consultation.  Her 1969 home (that she and her late husband had built) had been on the market for 6 months without a sale.  She thought it might need staging (her previous listing agent hadn't suggested it, but this savvy seller did her own research and decided that staging could help).  I met her at the house to give her my advice for easy cosmetic updates, and she moved out and got right to work!  She then hired a new agent and had me return to stage the house.  The seller and her new listing agent felt that the target buyer would likely be a younger family, since this home is in a highly-rated school district. If you saw this "before" photo in the online listing would you rush out to see this house... 04/17/2011

3424 SW Hamilton Court, Portland, OR  IMPECCABLE CLASSIC RANCH HOME***   BRIDLEMILE AREA  *** This classic 4 BR 3  BA daylight ranch home sits pretty on the landscape in a serene cul de sac. Maintained to perfection inside and out. Pure quality! Original red oak hardwood floors discovered under carpet had been preserved for 40 years in new condition. Wow! Terrific floor plan. Great kitchen counterspace under skylights and cozy woodstove adjoins as you exit to rear covered deck. Big fun family room with full bar and fireplace - pool table stays! Large laundry/craft room and huge workshop/studio. Beautiful well-maintined grounds. 2008 exterior and interior paint, luxurious brand new wool carpet in master bedroom.  2005 water heater,1991 25-year roof, 1999 deck, new gas hot water heater… T... 09/20/2008