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Real Estate Photography Tips | Real Estate Staging | Seller’s and Homeowners | Virginia Real Estate

5 Must-Do Prep Steps Before Listing Your Home

BySarah Keenan July 15, 2025July 15, 2025

Listing your home in Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, or Williamsburg? Discover 5 essential prep steps to sell faster—plus get your free seller cleaning guide today.

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Hey you!! Truth- I didn’t want to run tonight. Hey you!! Truth- 
I didn’t want to run tonight.
Like… not even a little bit.
My body said no. My brain said nap.
But I showed up anyway — not for the perfect workout, but for the promise I made to myself.

Because sometimes it’s not about the miles or the hustle 

It’s about proving you can keep moving, even if it’s one slow, stubborn step at a time.

This season is full, and so are we — with grit, with grace, and with goals worth fighting for.

So if you’re tired tonight but still trying, I see you.
You don’t have to go far — you just have to go.

#YouveGotThis #MessesAndAll #BeFierce #LetsDoThis
#WorkingMomLife #DoItAnyway #OneStepAtATime #RunTheRace #BusyNotBroken #GraceAndGrit #DigitalWealthMama #PushThrough #IntentionalLiving #Elevate757 #MomStrong #RealLifeRealWomen
When you leave kids alone with nothing but cardboa When you leave kids alone with nothing but cardboard, paint, glitter, sequins, stickers, pencils, rubber bands, and a whole lot of boredom…✨

You don’t get complaints — you get creativity at its best.

No screens. No instructions. Just imagination.
Introducing: homemade fidget boards 🤯💡
Kids are the coolest ✨

#GritAndGratitude #MessesAndAll #Elevate757 #MomWin #CreativeKids #BoredomBreedsBrilliance #FidgetFun #UnplugToPlay #SummerCrafts #GlitterExplosion #LittleMakers #CardboardCreations #DIYKids #ElevateFamilyMoments
Lunch date with my favorite 11-year-old today 💕 Lunch date with my favorite 11-year-old today 💕
She picked Doumar’s after soccer camp—and honestly, she nailed it.

Curbside trays, root beer floats, and the kind of old-school charm that makes you feel like you’re in a vintage movie… starring a super excited mom and her starving preteen. 😎🍦

One-on-one time with this girl is getting rarer by the day—she’s halfway to high school and already rolling her eyes like a pro (with a sweet nature, of course 🤣). So when she asks for time with me? I drop everything (except maybe my ice cream).

Fun fact: Doumar’s invented the ice cream come- 1905! Who knew our lunch excursion would turn to a bit of history.

It wasn’t fancy, but it was perfect.
Sticky fingers, loud laughs, and a little piece of my heart in the passenger seat. 💛

#GirlMomMagic #DoumarsDriveIn #PreteenChronicles #LunchDateVibes #RootBeerAndRealTalk #MomLifeUnfiltered #757Eats #MakingMemories #OneOnOneTime #SheStillThinksImCoolSometimes

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“Be afraid. Do it anyway.” Nobody talks about “Be afraid. Do it anyway.”

Nobody talks about the messy middle — the part where you’re unsure, overwhelmed, and questioning whether you’re even cut out for this.
Starting something new isn’t about having it all figured out.
It’s about deciding you deserve more, even if you’re scared.

✨ More freedom
✨ More confidence
✨ More income that doesn’t cost your peace or time with your family

My parents always told me growing up:
“There will never be a perfect time — to go back to school, to buy the house, to start the family, and definitely to chase the big scary goals.”
But you do it anyway.
That grit they gave me? I carry it still. And I’m raising my kids to believe the same.

You don’t need a huge following, fancy gear, or perfect timing.
You just need the courage to take the first step.
And then the next.

👣 Comfort won’t create change.
But your decision to bet on yourself? That will.

💬 Drop a “💥” if you’re stepping out of your comfort zone this week — I see you.
📥 Or DM me if you’re finally ready to stop waiting and start building.

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One last drop-off for the morning. One last car ri One last drop-off for the morning. One last car ride before I’m off to work. 
Just the two of us. 🫶🏼
These one-on-one moments—when it’s just her and me, no distractions—are some of my absolute favorites.

Mornings like this remind me that the drive is the destination.
That connection doesn’t always need big plans—just a little time, a listening ear, and a whole lot of love.

Mama in work clothes. Daughter off to camp. Laughter in between.
If you’re in the thick of the chaos—don’t forget:
👉 You don’t have to do everything, just be present for the things that matter most.✨ 

#YouveGotThis #GritAndGratitude #MessesAndAll 
#WorkingMomLife #IntentionalParenting #ConnectionOverPerfection #MorningRituals #OneOnOneTime #MomAndDaughter #CampDropOff #MakingMemories #MomentsThatMatter #YouveGotThisMama #ElevateYourEveryday #Elevate757 #BusyMomsClub #RealLifeRealLove #WomenWhoDoBoth #FamilyFirstAlways #PurposeDrivenDays
Life doesn’t always go as planned… Today was s Life doesn’t always go as planned…
Today was supposed to be full—helping a friend move, putting in some work hours, and getting dressed up for a wedding this afternoon.
But instead… urgent care with my baby girl.

Plans shifted. Priorities didn’t.
Because when life reroutes, we don’t crumble—we adjust.
We lead with love. We choose grace. We show up where it matters most. 💛

Here’s to the unexpected, the messy, the real—and the strength we find in it.
#LoveNeverFails

#ThisIsRealLife #MomLifeUnfiltered #GraceInTheChaos #FamilyFirst #KeepShowingUp #ElevateEveryday #IntentionalLiving #HeartOverHustle #Elevate757
There was a time I believed that the path to succe There was a time I believed that the path to success was to hustle, then hustle harder. Less sleep, more coffee. Longer hours, fewer boundaries. But the truth? Hustle alone will burn you out. 

Alignment is what fuels real growth.

When your goals match your values, your energy flows.
When your actions reflect your purpose, momentum builds.
When you feel peace—not pressure—you’re finally in your zone.

This is your reminder that you don’t need to do more to be worthy.
You need to do what matters most.

Everyone has the same 24 hours. The difference lies in how you use them.

Breathe. Recalibrate. Prioritize. Get aligned.

#AlignmentOverHustle #PurposeDriven #Elevate757 #WorkWithIntention #BusyMomLife #WomenWhoLead #FaithOverFear #MindsetMatters #DigitalWealthAcademy #EntrepreneurLife #IntentionalLiving #MomBoss #WellnessAndWealth #MotivationForMoms #GritAndGratitude #MessesAndAll #MakeMoneyOnline
🧠 Your Mindset Runs the Show Not your circumst 🧠 Your Mindset Runs the Show

Not your circumstances.
Not your to-do list.
Not even your goals.

The way you think about your life becomes your life.
And half the time—we don’t even realize it.

So pause.
Take a deep breath.
And ask yourself:
✨ What could shift if my mindset worked for me… not against me? ✨

Your power is in your perspective.
And You??—You’ve got this. 👊🏼

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📣 FREEDOM SPOTLIGHT Hi! I’m Sarah. Mom, full- 📣 FREEDOM SPOTLIGHT
Hi! I’m Sarah. Mom, full-time employee, coordinator of chaos.

Just a couple months ago, I was drowning in worry. And, unable to make financial ends meet. 

I knew I needed more. But I had no more time to sacrifice away from my family.

⏰ I made the commitment of just 30minutes a day (often after kids’ bedtime, while I ran errands, or cooked dinner).
💸 Within 2 weeks, I made her first sale.
📈 By month 2, I had paid off my course and have started putting money into savings.
🚀 Now? I’m on track to match my full-time Pharma income—with zero digital sales experience, no huge following, and no viral content.

Here’s what I didn’t need:
❌ a fancy funnel
❌ a social media manager
❌ 10,000 followers

Here’s what I DID have:
✅ a desire for change
✅ a willingness to learn
✅ a system that actually works

✨ The best part? I finally feel like I’m building something that’s mine—and I’m not trading more hours away from my family to do it. 🫶

💡 Want to know if my strategy could work for you too?
Comment “FREEDOM” below or DM me—I’ll send you my FREE guide that breaks it all down.

👊 It’s time to build income around your life—not instead of it.

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Last night ended in an epic battle between me and Last night ended in an epic battle between me and the lawnmower.
Final score: Lawn - 1, Me - 0. (Sorry, neighbors 🌾🙃)

This morning?
✅ Coffee: secured.
❌ iPad: MIA. Like vanished off the face of the earth missing.
✅ Motivation:… questionable, but showing up anyway.

Just your daily reminder:
Even when half the yard’s wild and your tech ghosted you—
you’re still doing amazing.
Messy mornings ≠ failed days.

Sip your coffee, shake it off, SHOW UP and KEEP building that dream. ☕🐄💻

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#DigitalWealthAcademy #MomBossLife #GritAndGratitude #OnlineIncomeForMoms #CoffeeAndConsistency
Nobody watches you harder than the people who want Nobody watches you harder than the people who want you to fail.
Let them watch. You’ve got work to do. 
They Watch. You Live. 
That’s the difference. 💛

✨ Let them doubt you.
✨ Let them talk bs. 
✨ Let them whisper.
✨ Let them stay the same.

You? You’re building something.
You’re showing up—tired, busy, maybe even scared—but still moving forward.
Not for them.
For you.
For your future.
For your family. 
For your ‘Why’.

📝 Checkpoint Time
Ask yourself:
▫️ What’s one thing I’ve done this week that future me will thank me for?
▫️ What would happen if I gave myself permission to go all in for the next 30 days?
▫️ What’s holding me back—and is it even real, or just fear in disguise?

The truth is—no one who’s further ahead than you is watching to see if you fail.  The achievers in life want your success, too. 
Only the ones who gave up already or are complacent with their position do not want better for those around them. 

Let them watch. You? 
You’re just getting started.
And, You’ve Got This 💪🏼

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All parents have trade secrets. Today’s question All parents have trade secrets. Today’s question- How do you make sure you stay healthy and mentally prepared when the weather is THIS hot and humid?  Workouts get hard and time is at a minimum with kids home from school. Share your secrets!  Enquiring minds want to know.  #MomLife #MessesAndAll #Elevate757 #DigitalWealth #GritAndGratitude #WorkingMom #FaithFamilyFreedom #StrongNotPerfect #HotMomSummer #SummerSurvival #MomHack #HealthyMomLife #WellnessTips #FitnessInTheHeat #MindOverMom #BusyButBalanced #MomMentalHealth #SweatyButStrong #NoExcusesMom #SummerSelfCare #MomStrong #MentallyFit #HealthyHabits
✅ Smoothies made ✅ Kids outside ✅ Coffee war ✅ Smoothies made
✅ Kids outside
✅ Coffee warmed up (twice, obviously)
✅ Kitchen clean(ish)

📝 Up next: Tackling our day without cleats, shin guards, leotards or chalk.

Not gonna lie… I’m LOVING these rare Saturdays without sports. ⚽️ 🤸🏻‍♂️

To all my fellow sports mamas — is this what freedom feels like?! 😆⚽️🥴 

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Money isn’t everything… but time is. Because Money isn’t everything… but time is.

Because what good is a paycheck if you’re too burned out to enjoy the life it was meant to support?

👏🏼When I started, I was a single mom—stressed, stretched thin, and living paycheck to paycheck.

👏🏼Life wasn’t just busy… it felt stuck.

👏🏼There weren’t any “extra” hours in the day, but I knew I had to bring in more income.

I used to believe success meant choosing between being present and being profitable.
Between showing up for my kids or showing up for work.

👏🏼But I’ve learned a better way.

✅ In my first week, I covered my entire investment.
✅ By week two, I was already in the green.
✅ And I did it all while working a full-time job, raising my kids, and making space for self-care.

🚫No viral content.
🚫No long hours.
🚫No complicated funnels.
🚫No huge following.

Just simply showing up with a repeatable strategy that actually works — even for busy moms and entrepreneurs.

If you’ve been praying for a door to open… maybe this is it. It has been a game changer for us. 

Comment or DM me “FREEDOM” and I’ll send you exactly how I got started. 💛

Because the real flex?

💪🏼 Building wealth without sacrificing the life you’re doing it for. ✨

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Zoom Calls and Bedhead? Nah- But, almost! Top Half Zoom Calls and Bedhead?
Nah- But, almost!
Top Half: CEO
Bottom Half: Please Don’t Judge My Jammies and Fuzzy Socks. 

Some days I crush goals. Some days I crush goldfish into the carpet. 🫠

But, every day I’m grateful for the flexibility I have around work, self care and my kiddos’ schedule 🙏🏼 

Oh- and, for Zoom. I’m grateful for Zoom, too 🤣

Share your thoughts and working mom hacks 👇🏼

#YouveGotThis #MomLifeUnfiltered #GritAndGratitude #MessesAndAll #SarahKeenan #Elevate757 #MomBoss #DigitalWealthAcademy #FinancialFreedom #MomsWhoScale #IntentionalLiving #PurposeOverPressure #BeFierce
I’m learning everyday. And, I’ve certainly got I’m learning everyday. And, I’ve certainly got a long way to learn. But, I do know this:
Mindset becomes the lens through which we see everything—our purpose, our people, even our peace. ✨

When I choose gratitude and presence over stress and survival mode, everything shifts.
Not overnight. But little by little, mood lifts… and life follows. 🌤️

If today feels heavy, start with something small:
💛 a breath
💛 a walk
💛 a hot cup of coffee
💛 a kind word (to yourself counts too)

Your mood matters.
Your energy is contagious.
Lift it—and you’ll lift your whole life.  You’ve got this 💪🏼

#GritAndGratitude #MessesAndAll #ElevateYourLife #BeFierce #MindsetMatters #IntentionalLiving #MomLifeUnfiltered #DigitalWealthMama #CozyMornings #FromSurvivalToFreedom
#YouveGotThis
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