As we are spending more time at home, we’ve heard from many of you noticing the little things that have been neglected over the years. Staging to Live® is something we’ve been talking about for years and is now a common theme.

For the past five years, we have dedicated April newsletters to the annual CMFTO Clutter Challenge. We are excited to continue this tradition, and we want YOU to tell us what you need to know.

For our final installment of this year’s Clutter Challenge, we are addressing wine and fur. We have combined these two categories, because they require similar elements for proper storage. And, if not stored properly, their value can drop significantly.

Silver is one of the most prevalent items we find in significant quantities in our clients’ homes. There is a big difference, though, between sterling silver and silver plate. This is actually one of our favorite things to discuss and present in our version of the CMFTO™” Road Show.”

Just like last week’s focus on art, jewelry is another area that is highly subjective. With the exception of some of the component basics (like weight, carat, and quality), the value of jewelry is entirely driven by its marketability.