Real Estate and Clutter – The Time Is Now!

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Real Estate and Clutter…
Are you allowing your stuff to reduce the net worth of your home?

Most of you know me as the Organizing Expert or the De-Cluttering Woman, but what you probably don’t know is that for over 15 years I have been in the Real Estate business.

Over the years, I have successfully marketed some of my client’s homes to help them fulfill their dreams of downsizing, relocating or upgrading.

In this recent economic climate, I have noticed that people who are experiencing financial and emotional duress are allowing their physical clutter to manifest in extreme degrees, thus creating their property value to drop.

Regardless if you are considering your options to rent, sell or stay put, your home needs to be clutter free and maintained to maximize your greatest return.

If you feel you need some help letting go of your stuff, de-cluttering, or anything else that will make your home more appealing to a potential buyer, please feel free to contact me.

I urge you to consider your options and not wait until it becomes too overwhelming and costly.

I hope the following tips help you!

Don’t Lose The Value

The two most important rooms in your home are the kitchen and bathroom.  Do you need to repair any plumbing issues?  Replace faucets or appliances?  Keeping your counters clutter free and a deep cleaning of these rooms will certainly make a huge difference.

Consider what needs to be refreshed and repaired to spotlight your home:

  • Windows that won’t open
  • Roof that’s leaking
  • Dripping faucets
  • Doors that won’t close
  • Painting of interior/exterior
  • Windows that need cleaning
  • Replace carpets
  • Landscaping

Remember – Less is More

Now is the time to learn how to let go of emotional attachments to your stuff to maximize your return.  De-cluttering is your best friend here.

Think of it this way – if it’s unappealing to you, what do you think a potential buyer or renter will think?

Play “friend, stranger, acquaintance”

Things that bring you joy and happiness and are truly essentials, are your friends – keep it.

Anything that is questionable, consider it an acquaintance and donate, give away or sell.

Strangers, that’s easy – just dump it!

“Keep It Simple Now” – TV Show

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Starting in July, you can watch the show:

“Keep It Simple Now”

Hosted by Dr. Deborah Fisch, “Women in Mind” of The Northwest New Jersey Regional Women’s Center.

Here is the schedule:

Wednesday Evenings @ 5:30 PM (Comcast Cable, Channel 21)

Monday Evenings @ 7:00 PM (Cablevision, Channel 21)

Saturday’s @ 9:00 AM (Service Electric, Channel 44)

Monday’s @ 12:00 PM (HCTV, Channel 14)

Due to possible schedule changes, please consult your local cable schedule.


Other Items You’d Enjoy:

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“Organizing Your Office “


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Tuesday’s Tips Video – How To Start Over By Cutting Through The Emotional Clutter

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Tuesday’s Tips Tele-Class is quite popular and continually growing.

I have a message for you to say “thank-you” for your support and feedback and welcome additional comments.

Please check out my video – it’s just for you!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op_4CmiWwuI

Virtual Workshop – Creating A Life In Balance

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Finally, A Virtual Workshop Designed To Bring You Comfort and Ease Right In The Luxury Of Your Own Space!


The world is a crazy place – we are constantly in high gear, trying to balance our lives and still maintain some sanity in the process.
With countless to-do lists, numerous tasks and endless errands and projects, time has become more precious than ever.
It’s time for you to regain control over your life and create a sense of balance in your world.
I am so excited to bring you this fabulous workshop that I have been teaching across the nation into your own virtual space.
That’s right – A Virtual Workshop designed to bring you comfort and ease to show you that creating a life in balance is simple – we just have to know what to do and how to do it!
You can count on:

Group Coaching
Workbook
Homework Assignments
Class Recordings
Individual Attention

If you click on the link below – it will bring you to another page that will give you more detailed information on the workshop and how to register.
So go ahead –  check it out!

REGISTER NOW!

I can’t wait to see you in class!

Be Yourself …

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“To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best night and day to make you everybody else means to
fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting.”

– E.E. Cummings

With so many outside influences it’s easy to get distracted and receive mixed messages.  We are constantly running here and there and juggling so many tasks.  The hardest battle is to stay true to who you are and what is important to you.  What quality of life are you seeking and how to maintain this lifestyle of simplicity.

Stay well my friends, stay well!

Are You Addicted To Technology?

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Check out the below quote from “O MAGAZINE”…

I am addicted to gadgets. Trouble is, I keep forgetting where I put them.
A friend once said, “Our lives are spent in moments–how many of them
do you want to waste looking for your cellphone or BlackBerry?” Finding
a place for everything frees up time to pursue what you really want.–Donna
Brazile, columnist in O, THE OPRAH MAGAZINE

Can you relate? Of course most of us can.

But what I would like to know is when did we allow technology go govern our day?

Are you interested in learning tips on how to be more balanced out and turn down the noise from outside exposure?

We already have enough noise in our heads, do we really need more?

Join me on next weeks Conference Call – “Living A Balanced Life”

Go Here To Register:

http://www.keepitsimplenow.com/blog/2010/03/14/tuesdays-tips-free-organizational-teleconference/

Together we can find ways to make it better!

I am addicted to gadgets. Trouble is, I keep forgetting where I put them.
A friend once said, “Our lives are spent in moments–how many of them
do you want to waste looking for your cellphone or BlackBerry?” Finding
a place for everything frees up time to pursue what you really want.–Donna
Brazile, columnist in O, THE OPRAH MAGAZINE

Piles into Files

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Yes, I know…how those papers grow…and before you know it, you can’t see beyond your piles.  Well, you are not alone.  Finding creative filing systems is the key.  Remember, you have to “want” to get organized and finding methods and tools that you are attracted to will help begin the process.  Questions, just ask away.

“The Energy of the Mind is the Essence of Life”

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Yes, Aristotle said this! 

But what I am curious about is what is your energy level like?  Do you associate your energy levels with how you live your life? 

If you can bring yourself to feel good in your mind – isn’t true then that your whole life begings to feel better?  Have you thought about how you can work with your mind to overcome some of your challenges?  Interesting right?

Well, I will confess…it helps me tremendously to run when I begin to feel “low.”  It’s a quick pick-me-upper and quite frankly I know that I need that to make me feel better.  My outlook starts to get more focus and clarity. 

Now, do I always feel like running or exercising, of course not!  But then, some days I really do look forward to it. It’s like anything else, you do it because it’s an investment in something that you realize the payoff is going to have a great return.  And feeling good – for me – is a fabulous payoff!

Conquer Procrastination Now – Virtual Workshop

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Do you want to learn how to overcome your procrastination? Do you want to learn different strategies to deal with your behaviors that are preventing you from moving ahead and being on time?

Maybe you are tired of hearing people say you are always late…or maybe you are fed up with arriving late and frustrated with yourself.

Could it be that you leave huge tasks and projects to the last minute and you are just getting by – by the graces above – and you know it’s just a matter of time before you will not be able to pull it off any longer.

Well if this is true – this is the workshop for you!

This workshop will include:

Class Interaction
Group Coaching
Assignment Reviews
Audio Downloads

Dates of Class:
May 12, 19 & 26 – Wednesday’s

Time:
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Eastern Time

Where:
Virtual

All information will be sent to you after you have registered.

Register Now

Clearing Out The Clutter on Blog Talk Radio…

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Keep It Simple Now Getting Excited For Tonight’s Talk Show – Check It Out!THE ATTITUDE SHIFT w/ Patricia Diesel 3/24/2010 – The Broke Wives Club on Blog Talk Radio
www.blogtalkradio.com
Professional organizing coach Patricia Diesel of Keep It Simple Now LLC joins the ladies in putting our lives through the car wash and emptying the ashtray of the buts in our lives so to speak.