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Okay, here is a real tip.  It is simply insane to put a house on the market while entertaining grandchildren.

I know this from experience.

In truth, I thought I was just getting advice about how to go about selling--but my slow processing speed and a high-powered, super aggressive real estate agent left me with head spinning.

They did manage to take pictures that look like the house was not overrun with a real life Peanut's PigPen.






One of the consequences of this happy, wide-angle picture taking was that I could not find my answering machine.  That is a whole 'nother story!

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  1. Linda ReederAugust 26, 2015 at 12:29 AM

    Oh my. Are you sure you are ready for this? Your house looks fine, and with grandchildren about!

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  2. Linda MyersAugust 26, 2015 at 2:13 AM

    Nice place!

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  3. TomAugust 26, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    I guess you want a high-powered real estate agent, if you want to sell your house. It looks nice to me. Are you moving to Florida full time?

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    1. OlgaAugust 27, 2015 at 3:53 PM

      Not yet. I will find a smaller place nearby.

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  4. fiftyoddAugust 26, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    Your garage looks huge - I think my husband would probably kill for that! Good luck with the agent - they can be a real pain

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    1. OlgaAugust 27, 2015 at 3:54 PM

      Mike bought the house for the garage and it is huge!

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  5. AnonymousAugust 26, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    Your house shows very well, as it seems spacious.
    Good luck with the sale.

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  6. RianAugust 26, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    Your house looks great. That "uncluttered" kitchen counter is unbelievable... as mine is so opposite. However, it does look very spacious that way.

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  7. MuffieAugust 26, 2015 at 12:02 PM

    What a lovely house! You'll have no trouble selling it, I'm sure.

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  8. Arkansas PattiAugust 26, 2015 at 3:49 PM

    You really have such a nice house and shouldn't have any trouble selling it. You would never know there were grands around. Almost looks like a model home, especially the kitchen.

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  9. Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMotteAugust 26, 2015 at 5:13 PM

    I Think this looks like a home they show on HGTV ! May it all work out well for you.

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  10. UnknownAugust 27, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    Your home is beautiful. What do the grandchildren think of you selling the place? I just remember my daughter being OUTRAGED with my step-Mom when she sold the house. Hope it works out perfectly for you.

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    1. OlgaAugust 27, 2015 at 3:57 PM

      Yes they are sad--good memories here--but they will be okay when I have a new place I am sure. Dane did say, "Hey you could move into our house!" I noticed that my daughter did not immediately jump on that suggestions though.

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  11. Sally WesselyAugust 27, 2015 at 10:40 PM

    You have a very nice house. It looks awesome to me.

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