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Stages of
Staging
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There are three elements to
Staging, according to Concord resident Barb Schwarz, who has
trademarked Stage®, Staging and Staged for her company,
StagedHomes.com.
CLEAN: Everything must be spotless,
including floors, walls, drapes and
windows.
CLUTTER-FREE: Remove a lot of furniture and
knickknacks. In some cases, a few new pieces of furniture can be
brought in, but not too many because it can create a sterile look.
"America is cluttered to death," Schwarz says. "The way you live in
your home and the way we market and sell your home are two different
things."
COLOR: Paint the house and have carpets,
countertops and cabinets in the latest styles and colors. If you
don't have shutters, consider installing them. One of her favorite
touches is placing cone-shaped shrubs around the door. Another trick
is to bring some of the outdoors in by putting tree cuttings or
dried flowers in vases.
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