{"id":1833,"date":"2014-03-16T03:49:09","date_gmt":"2014-03-16T03:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/?page_id=1833"},"modified":"2024-01-13T19:18:14","modified_gmt":"2024-01-13T19:18:14","slug":"sellers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/?page_id=1833","title":{"rendered":"Sellers"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><!-- Place this tag where you want the +1 button to render. -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"g-plusone\" data-size=\"standard\" data-annotation=\"inline\" data-width=\"120\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Place this tag after the last +1 button tag. -->\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\twindow.___gcfg = {lang: 'en'};\n\t\t\t\t\t  \t(function() {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvar po = document.createElement('script'); po.type = 'text\/javascript'; po.async = true;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tpo.src = 'https:\/\/apis.google.com\/js\/platform.js';\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvar s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(po, s);\n\t\t\t\t\t  \t})();\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/script><br\/><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2168&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">EXCLUSIVE REAL ESTATE is dedicated to helping you evaluate your goals and objectives in selling your home.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is your motivation in selling your home?<\/li>\n<li>How critical is it that you sell your home?<\/li>\n<li>What is your time frame for selling your home?<\/li>\n<li>Are you currently behind on your mortgage payment(s)?<\/li>\n<li>What is a realistic asking price for your home based on current market conditions?<\/li>\n<li>What determines the price that your home will sell for?<\/li>\n<li>Are you willing to price your home to sell?<\/li>\n<li>What can you do to prepare your home for sale?<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Are you at risk of foreclosure?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PREPARING-YOUR-HOME-FOR-SALE.pdf\">Exclusive Real Estate Preparing Your Home for Sale Checklist<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Preparing Your Home for Sale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/advice\/sell\/home-selling-checklist-things-to-do-before-selling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Preparing Your Home for Sale Realtor.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/advice\/sell\/make-fantastic-first-impression-selling-home\/\">No Second Chances: Our 7-Step Plan to Making a Dazzling First Impression on Buyers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"9-Step Guide to Open Houses\" href=\"http:\/\/www.realtor.com\/advice\/open-house-guide\/?iid=rdc_advice_article_editors-picks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">9-Step Guide to Open Houses<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Declutter and Organize your home to present it to prospective buyers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adopt the mindset that <strong><em>&#8220;less is more&#8221;<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0 Prospective buyers are interested in buying your house.\u00a0 They are not interested in your &#8220;stuff&#8221;.\u00a0 After all, they have their own &#8220;stuff&#8221;.\u00a0 To them, most of your &#8220;stuff&#8221; is clutter! They are not going to buy your house because of your knicknacks and memorabilia.\u00a0 That is just a fact.\u00a0 Think &#8220;model home&#8221; and stage your home with a minimum of personal items, rather focus on decor.<\/p>\n<p>The benefits of organizing and decluttering your home:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can decide what you really want to pack up and take with you to your new home.\u00a0 Think of this as part of your packing and moving process.<\/li>\n<li><em><em>Discard and\/or donate things you no longer need, are old and worn out, or that not longer serve a purpose.<\/em><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><em><em>Pack up the things that you really care about keeping and store those items &#8220;offsite&#8221;.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/li>\n<li>You are going to be packing for your move after your sell your house, so why not start now while your house is for sale?<\/li>\n<li>By eliminating clutter you are making your house more attractive to prospective buyers.\u00a0 They can visualize their &#8220;stuff&#8221; instead of being overwhelmed by all of your &#8220;stuff&#8221;.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Selling your house and moving can be stressful.\u00a0 Take a deep breath and enjoy a little comic relief!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MvgN5gCuLac&amp;t=11s\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3202\" src=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-12-at-11.09.18-AM-300x233.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-12-at-11.09.18-AM-300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-12-at-11.09.18-AM-1024x796.png 1024w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-12-at-11.09.18-AM-768x597.png 768w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-12-at-11.09.18-AM.png 1484w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/move-out-organizing-method-8413297\">The &#8220;Move Out Method&#8221; Is a Great Way to Organize Your Space<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/decluttering-checklist-7564554\">Decluttering Checklist: What you can Throw Away Right Now, Room-by-Room<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/how-to-start-decluttering-when-overwhelmed-8365062\">How to Start Decluttering in a Few Simple Steps, Even If You&#8217;re Overwhelmed<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/how-to-start-decluttering-when-overwhelmed-8365062\">15 Awesome Shower Cleaning Hacks to Save So Much Time, Approved by Experts<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/how-to-organize-your-bathroom-4117476\">10 Quick Tips to Organize and Declutter a Bathroom<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/how-to-easily-organize-a-garage-2648059\">How to Organize a Garage in 5 Steps<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/easy-habits-for-a-clutter-free-home-6891166\">5 Easy Habits to Help Keep Your Home Clutter-Free<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Putting the best face on the exterior of your home<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are two things that a prospective buyer notices as soon as they drive up to your home:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The exterior appearance of your home.<\/li>\n<li>The appearance of your landscape.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The easiest way to address these items, of course, is to hire a professional.\u00a0 If, however, you are the type of homeowner that does not mind taking on home repair and maintenance jobs, below are some links that you may find helpful.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/diypaintingtips.com\/how-to-paint-a-metal-garage-door\/\">How to Paint a Metal Garage Door<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/diypaintingtips.com\/how-to-paint-a-garage-door\/\">How to Paint a Garage Door: Expert Tips for a Flawless Finish<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/diypaintingtips.com\/how-to-paint-a-metal-garage-door\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3182\" src=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Painted-Garage-Door-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Painted-Garage-Door-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Painted-Garage-Door-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Painted-Garage-Door.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/diypaintingtips.com\/how-to-paint-a-metal-garage-door\/\">How to Paint a Metal Front Door<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobvila.com\/articles\/how-to-pressure-wash-a-house\/\">How to Pressure Wash a House: Step-by-Step Guide | Bob Vila<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3184\" src=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/how-to-pressure-wash-a-house-650x433-1-300x200.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/how-to-pressure-wash-a-house-650x433-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/how-to-pressure-wash-a-house-650x433-1.webp 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wood Fence Repair and Staining<\/p>\n<p>Do you have wood fencing that is in need of repair and maintenance?\u00a0 You can pay thousands to replace your fencing or you can choose to repair your existing fencing.\u00a0 This is a photo of a 23 year old wood fence that was falling over due to rotting 4&#215;4 posts.\u00a0 New galvanized posts were installed and the fence stained.\u00a0 The result is that it looks almost new.\u00a0 At the very least, if your fence is stable, you should put on a fresh coat of stain.\u00a0 The galvanized posts were painted to match the fence.\u00a0 There are a lot of things you can spend your money on instead of investing thousands of dollars on a new fence.\u00a0 Then there is the issue of convincing your neighbors that they should also invest their hard-earned money on sharing the cost for replacing the fence.\u00a0 Magnify that potential problem by two or three because, more than likely you have neighbors that share a fence on both sides of your house and behind.\u00a0 Good luck with that!\u00a0 This solution may not work for everyone but for those where it would apply, the result can be a stabilized fence that will last many more years with a near new visual appearance for a relatively small investment!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3191\" src=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fencing_rehab-300x241.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fencing_rehab-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fencing_rehab-1024x822.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fencing_rehab-768x617.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fencing_rehab-1536x1233.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fencing_rehab.jpg 1868w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Landscape<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Honey&#8230;stop the car!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3169\" src=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1356-228x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"228\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1356-228x300.jpg 228w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1356-779x1024.jpg 779w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1356-768x1010.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1356-1168x1536.jpg 1168w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1356.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 228px) 100vw, 228px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Buying a house is an emotional decision.\u00a0 An attractive landscape is one of the easiest and least expensive things you can do to impress a prospective buyer and to set you house apart from other houses on the market!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scotts.com\/en-us\/lawn-care-101\/when-to-fertilize-for-a-greener-lawn.html\">Fertilize Your Lawn<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3180\" src=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fertilize-300x200.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fertilize-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fertilize.webp 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/todayshomeowner.com\/lawn-garden\/guides\/container-gardening-how-to-grow-flowers-in-pots\/\">Flower Pots Add Color and Interest<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardendesign.com\/how-to\/start-a-flower-garden.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3168\" src=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1351-229x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"229\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1351-229x300.jpg 229w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1351-781x1024.jpg 781w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1351-768x1008.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1351.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 229px) 100vw, 229px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1898\" src=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/flowerbox.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardendesign.com\/how-to\/start-a-flower-garden.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1899\" src=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/flowerbox1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/flowerbox1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/flowerbox1-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardendesign.com\/how-to\/start-a-flower-garden.html\">Flower Beds Create Interest and Vibrant Color<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowes.com\/pd\/Garden-Time-2-cu-ft-Light-Brown-Garden-Bark\/1000719762\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3171\" src=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1358-239x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1358-239x300.jpg 239w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1358-817x1024.jpg 817w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1358-768x963.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1358.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowes.com\/pd\/Garden-Time-2-cu-ft-Light-Brown-Garden-Bark\/1000719762\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1898\" src=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/flowerbox.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1898\" src=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/flowerbox.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/>Add Garden Bark to Your Planter Beds for a Manicured Appearance<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/biggerthanthethreeofus.com\/river-rock-front-yard-landscaping-ideas\/\">Add River Rock to Your Planter Beds for a Manicured Appearance<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3178\" src=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Landscaping-with-river-rock-and-rock-edging-225x300.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Landscaping-with-river-rock-and-rock-edging-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Landscaping-with-river-rock-and-rock-edging.webp 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Consider installing solar landscape lighting for impact<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3193\" src=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/olive-169x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/olive-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/olive-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/olive-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/olive-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/olive-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/olive-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3190\" src=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_0573-169x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_0573-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_0573-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_0573-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_0573-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_0573-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_0573-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><\/p>\n<br\/><!-- Place this tag where you want the +1 button to render. -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"g-plusone\" data-size=\"standard\" data-annotation=\"inline\" data-width=\"120\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Place this tag after the last +1 button tag. -->\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\twindow.___gcfg = {lang: 'en'};\n\t\t\t\t\t  \t(function() {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvar po = document.createElement('script'); po.type = 'text\/javascript'; po.async = true;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tpo.src = 'https:\/\/apis.google.com\/js\/platform.js';\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvar s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(po, s);\n\t\t\t\t\t  \t})();\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/script><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=\"2168\" img_size=\"large\"][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<p align=\"left\">EXCLUSIVE REAL ESTATE is dedicated to helping you evaluate your goals and objectives in selling your home.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>What is your motivation in selling your home?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How critical is it that you sell your home?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What is your time frame for selling your home?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Are you currently behind on your mortgage payment(s)?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What is a realistic asking price for your home based on current market conditions?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What determines the price that your home will sell for?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Are you willing to price your home to sell?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What can you do to prepare your home for sale?<\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Are you at risk of foreclosure?<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PREPARING-YOUR-HOME-FOR-SALE.pdf\">Exclusive Real Estate Preparing Your Home for Sale Checklist<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Preparing Your Home for Sale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/advice\/sell\/home-selling-checklist-things-to-do-before-selling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Preparing Your Home for Sale Realtor.com<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/advice\/sell\/make-fantastic-first-impression-selling-home\/\">No Second Chances: Our 7-Step Plan to Making a Dazzling First Impression on Buyers<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a title=\"9-Step Guide to Open Houses\" href=\"http:\/\/www.realtor.com\/advice\/open-house-guide\/?iid=rdc_advice_article_editors-picks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">9-Step Guide to Open Houses<\/a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Declutter and Organize your home to present it to prospective buyers<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAdopt the mindset that <strong><em>\"less is more\"<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0 Prospective buyers are interested in buying your house.\u00a0 They are not interested in your \"stuff\".\u00a0 After all, they have their own \"stuff\".\u00a0 To them, most of your \"stuff\" is clutter! They are not going to buy your house because of your knicknacks and memorabilia.\u00a0 That is just a fact.\u00a0 Think \"model home\" and stage your home with a minimum of personal items, rather focus on decor.\r\n\r\nThe benefits of organizing and decluttering your home:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>You can decide what you really want to pack up and take with you to your new home.\u00a0 Think of this as part of your packing and moving process.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em><em>Discard and\/or donate things you no longer need, are old and worn out, or that not longer serve a purpose.<\/em><\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li><em><em><em>Pack up the things that you really care about keeping and store those items \"offsite\".<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li>You are going to be packing for your move after your sell your house, so why not start now while your house is for sale?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>By eliminating clutter you are making your house more attractive to prospective buyers.\u00a0 They can visualize their \"stuff\" instead of being overwhelmed by all of your \"stuff\".<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nSelling your house and moving can be stressful.\u00a0 Take a deep breath and enjoy a little comic relief!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MvgN5gCuLac&amp;t=11s\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3202\" src=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-12-at-11.09.18-AM-300x233.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-12-at-11.09.18-AM-300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-12-at-11.09.18-AM-1024x796.png 1024w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-12-at-11.09.18-AM-768x597.png 768w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-12-at-11.09.18-AM.png 1484w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/move-out-organizing-method-8413297\">The \"Move Out Method\" Is a Great Way to Organize Your Space<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/decluttering-checklist-7564554\">Decluttering Checklist: What you can Throw Away Right Now, Room-by-Room<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/how-to-start-decluttering-when-overwhelmed-8365062\">How to Start Decluttering in a Few Simple Steps, Even If You're Overwhelmed<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/how-to-start-decluttering-when-overwhelmed-8365062\">15 Awesome Shower Cleaning Hacks to Save So Much Time, Approved by Experts<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/how-to-organize-your-bathroom-4117476\">10 Quick Tips to Organize and Declutter a Bathroom<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/how-to-easily-organize-a-garage-2648059\">How to Organize a Garage in 5 Steps<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/easy-habits-for-a-clutter-free-home-6891166\">5 Easy Habits to Help Keep Your Home Clutter-Free<\/a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Putting the best face on the exterior of your home<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThere are two things that a prospective buyer notices as soon as they drive up to your home:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>The exterior appearance of your home.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The appearance of your landscape.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nThe easiest way to address these items, of course, is to hire a professional.\u00a0 If, however, you are the type of homeowner that does not mind taking on home repair and maintenance jobs, below are some links that you may find helpful.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/diypaintingtips.com\/how-to-paint-a-metal-garage-door\/\">How to Paint a Metal Garage Door<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/diypaintingtips.com\/how-to-paint-a-garage-door\/\">How to Paint a Garage Door: Expert Tips for a Flawless Finish<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/diypaintingtips.com\/how-to-paint-a-metal-garage-door\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3182\" src=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Painted-Garage-Door-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Painted-Garage-Door-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Painted-Garage-Door-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Painted-Garage-Door.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/diypaintingtips.com\/how-to-paint-a-metal-garage-door\/\">How to Paint a Metal Front Door<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobvila.com\/articles\/how-to-pressure-wash-a-house\/\">How to Pressure Wash a House: Step-by-Step Guide | Bob Vila<\/a>\r\n\r\n<strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3184\" src=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/how-to-pressure-wash-a-house-650x433-1-300x200.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/how-to-pressure-wash-a-house-650x433-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/how-to-pressure-wash-a-house-650x433-1.webp 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong>\r\n\r\nWood Fence Repair and Staining\r\n\r\nDo you have wood fencing that is in need of repair and maintenance?\u00a0 You can pay thousands to replace your fencing or you can choose to repair your existing fencing.\u00a0 This is a photo of a 23 year old wood fence that was falling over due to rotting 4x4 posts.\u00a0 New galvanized posts were installed and the fence stained.\u00a0 The result is that it looks almost new.\u00a0 At the very least, if your fence is stable, you should put on a fresh coat of stain.\u00a0 The galvanized posts were painted to match the fence.\u00a0 There are a lot of things you can spend your money on instead of investing thousands of dollars on a new fence.\u00a0 Then there is the issue of convincing your neighbors that they should also invest their hard-earned money on sharing the cost for replacing the fence.\u00a0 Magnify that potential problem by two or three because, more than likely you have neighbors that share a fence on both sides of your house and behind.\u00a0 Good luck with that!\u00a0 This solution may not work for everyone but for those where it would apply, the result can be a stabilized fence that will last many more years with a near new visual appearance for a relatively small investment!\r\n\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3191\" src=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fencing_rehab-300x241.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fencing_rehab-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fencing_rehab-1024x822.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fencing_rehab-768x617.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fencing_rehab-1536x1233.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fencing_rehab.jpg 1868w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\r\n\r\n<strong>Landscape<\/strong>\r\n\r\nHoney...stop the car!\r\n\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3169\" src=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1356-228x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"228\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1356-228x300.jpg 228w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1356-779x1024.jpg 779w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1356-768x1010.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1356-1168x1536.jpg 1168w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1356.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 228px) 100vw, 228px\" \/>\r\n\r\nBuying a house is an emotional decision.\u00a0 An attractive landscape is one of the easiest and least expensive things you can do to impress a prospective buyer and to set you house apart from other houses on the market!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/scotts.com\/en-us\/lawn-care-101\/when-to-fertilize-for-a-greener-lawn.html\">Fertilize Your Lawn<\/a>\r\n\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3180\" src=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fertilize-300x200.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fertilize-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fertilize.webp 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/todayshomeowner.com\/lawn-garden\/guides\/container-gardening-how-to-grow-flowers-in-pots\/\">Flower Pots Add Color and Interest<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardendesign.com\/how-to\/start-a-flower-garden.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3168\" src=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1351-229x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"229\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1351-229x300.jpg 229w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1351-781x1024.jpg 781w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1351-768x1008.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1351.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 229px) 100vw, 229px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1898\" src=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/flowerbox.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardendesign.com\/how-to\/start-a-flower-garden.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1899\" src=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/flowerbox1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/flowerbox1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/flowerbox1-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardendesign.com\/how-to\/start-a-flower-garden.html\">Flower Beds Create Interest and Vibrant Color<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowes.com\/pd\/Garden-Time-2-cu-ft-Light-Brown-Garden-Bark\/1000719762\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3171\" src=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1358-239x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1358-239x300.jpg 239w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1358-817x1024.jpg 817w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1358-768x963.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1358.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowes.com\/pd\/Garden-Time-2-cu-ft-Light-Brown-Garden-Bark\/1000719762\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1898\" src=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/flowerbox.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1898\" src=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/flowerbox.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/>Add Garden Bark to Your Planter Beds for a Manicured Appearance<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/biggerthanthethreeofus.com\/river-rock-front-yard-landscaping-ideas\/\">Add River Rock to Your Planter Beds for a Manicured Appearance<\/a>\r\n\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3178\" src=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Landscaping-with-river-rock-and-rock-edging-225x300.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Landscaping-with-river-rock-and-rock-edging-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Landscaping-with-river-rock-and-rock-edging.webp 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>\r\n\r\nConsider installing solar landscape lighting for impact\r\n\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3193\" src=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/olive-169x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/olive-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/olive-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/olive-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/olive-864x1536.jpg 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https:\/\/exclusive-realestate.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_0573-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" 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