Success Story — 880 SW 61st Drive, Portland OR
From Overgrown & Outdated to a Stunning $750K Sale!
The Challenge
The owner had moved to assisted living, and his son—living over three hours away—needed to sell the home to fund his father’s care. However, the property had major issues, including:
- Water-damaged hardwood floors and dry rot in the French doors
- Carpenter ants under two windows
- Broken electronic blinds and outdated, dark interior colors
- A bedroom with severe odor issues requiring sealing and new carpet
- A rotten deck, overgrown landscaping, and a non-functional waterfall
- An uncooperative tenant who delayed repairs and complicated showings
In as-is condition, the estimated market value was $600,000 – $625,000.
The Transformation
✔ Extensive landscaping cleanup uncovered hidden paths and restored curb appeal
✔ Insect extermination, deck and window repairs, waterfall restoration, and fresh exterior paint
✔ Interior updates, including painting, refinished hardwood, and new carpet
✔ French door expertly patched and color-matched to blend seamlessly
✔ Home electronics reset and blinds restrung to restore functionality
✔ Negotiations with the tenant to facilitate repairs and sale prep
💰 Total Investment: $32,000 over 3 months
The Results
- Over 90 people came through the 4 hours of open house (split between Saturday and Sunday)
- One offer received the same day, 3 others came in over the weekend
- 4 Competitive offers with strong financing and good terms
Final Sales Price: $ 795,000 — $195,000 over the original as-is value!
What the Client Said
Sold a Single Family home in Sylvan highlands, Portland, OR.
Lauren Perreault went above and beyond for us. Her expertise, knowledge and charisma executed the task at hand of selling the home in Portland, OR within months and did so at a significant higher asking price. The end result could not have been realized without her. She is a true professional and we can not thank her enough.
Joy Cartwright
★★★★★
Thinking About Selling? Lauren & Team Can Help!
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