Salem, OR

Yes, that's right! An open house, with a twist!

This Saturday, February 11th, at 2pm, there will be a Fashion show and open house at 8050 Heron ST NE Salem, Oregon. This fine horse property is open for tour after the fashions presented by Whoa Horse Boutique of Salem.

Check out latest riding styles offered in the store-from show clothes, schooling wear to everyday casual wear with a horse theme. Some items will be available for purchase on site.

Light snacks and door prizes too!

After the show, tour the 3200 square foot home that has been totally remodeled. Granite in the kitchen and all bathrooms, hand scrapped hickory floors (please take your shoes off or wear the booties provided), new carpet, paint, windows, appliances, master suite on the main level. And then before you leave be sure to check out the covered arena and attached 6 stall barn with heated tack room. Offered at $550,000.

Directions:

From Silverton Rd: Turn South on 81st, continue about 1/2 mile. Turn Right, headed West, on Heron ST. Property will be on your left, watch for the balloons.

If you want to see more, you will have to come to the open house!

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All too often we see kitchens that lack pizzazz and feel dated. Does this kitchen need a complete remodel? What if a few things are changed to give it a new look? We all know that having a fabulous kitchen helps sell homes!

This kitchen island placement is awkward and small when compared to more contemporary kitchens like these:

{it’s great to be home}

{via House of Turquoise}

Painting the walls and modifying the existing kitchen island transformed this kitchen to a showcase (white cabinets are always in style) that most people couldn’t have originally envisioned! The island was moved and extended with a butcher block top — now providing an eating bar and a contemporary look.

DAA DAAH!!!! – - Wow what a difference!

Amazing improvement on a teensy budget! Lots of DIY instructions too at the link above provided byThe Nesting Game!

Wondering what improvements you can make with a teensy budget? Sometimes inspiration and a fresh set of eyes is all you need! We love brain storming and providing improvement ideas on how best to make your home perfect for you or help prepare it for sale!

I’m so excited to make this announcement! One person who hasn’t been around of as of late because she started her own blog on her website, but oh believe me she is still ready to take on the world! Well, earlier this week, my friend Mel Wagner made the jump from Coldwell Banker (The only company she has ever been with) to Knipe Realty NW.

We have been talking for awhile as I’ve been sending her leads throughout 2011 (I sent her over 100 leads in 2011) and when she met with my Principal Broker Jeff Knipe, she realized why I was so happy with Jeff Knipe and Knipe Realty NW. She made the move and now will be helping us open our Salem, Oregon office.

This is so exciting to me to have such a great agent in the Salem area that I can send leads to, but I’m also happy to say is also with Knipe Realty NW family. If you want to discover what Knipe Realty NW is all about and why we are so picky about whom we have working for us, fill out this contact form, we would love to talk to you about why we are growing so much!

During a recent home staging consultation a home seller (who had children) said "We can't live in a staged home! Home buyers will just have to understandthat we live here".

These home sellers did most of what we recommended to prepare their home for sale, but there were two huge issues not resolved which would have cost them less than $500 -- many months later, their home is still on the market.

On the other hand, we have many sellers who take the "I'll do what ever it takes"approach. When selling a home the "packaging" is so important! Each of four these homes photographed here were owner occupied.

They rented some items from our inventory of furniture and decor. Our staging company provided them lots of tips and tricks on how to best live in a home that was for sale, making it less stressful for their families. Better yet -- each of them sold in under 30 days!

Sold in under 30 days?!!

These homes were NOT super bargain priced. They did have a step up on the competition however because they:

• priced where the agent recommended (and didn't have to do a price reduction because of the quick sale)
• prepared their homes well for sale (maintenance and staging)
• marketed the listings well (professional photography and marketing by agent)

They also were inconvenienced a very short time because the home sold quickly!!

These are just a few of the success stories we have been a part of in 2011. If you want a higher price for your home or don't really need to sell, now is not the time to make a half hearted approach to selling. (And it could be many years before those prices rise.)

These rooms aren't perfect. All have used items the home seller's had on hand to help keep the staging costs down.

The amount these sellers paid for staging was minor compared to having the keep their home on the market for months (and possibly lower the price), not to mention the stress related to living in a staged home for month after month! They transformed their homes from ordinary to extraordinary and the results speak for themselves!

They all portrayed a beautiful home as well as a desirable lifestyle that was awaiting new home buyers. The secret is -- buyers will take into consideration that you are living in a home for sale. BUT -- they won't feel as much "WOW" or as welcomed .... and your home probably won't be the one they fall in love with (and those are the ones that get the offers).

When marketing your Oregon home for sale, make sure it is properly prepared for the best possible sale. Even if you are living in the home, it can look like the dream home buyers are looking for!