{"id":145,"date":"2025-11-05T14:39:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T14:39:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homesbymaristg.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=145"},"modified":"2025-11-25T20:03:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T20:03:48","slug":"sellers-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/homesbymarilyntarver.com\/?page_id=145","title":{"rendered":"Sellers Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"145\" class=\"elementor elementor-145\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-454ccf9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"454ccf9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26e1fa4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"26e1fa4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/homesbymarilyntarver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-5-2025-07_39_53-AM-768x512.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-135\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homesbymarilyntarver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-5-2025-07_39_53-AM-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/homesbymarilyntarver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-5-2025-07_39_53-AM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/homesbymarilyntarver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-5-2025-07_39_53-AM-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/homesbymarilyntarver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-5-2025-07_39_53-AM.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ebd055 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7ebd055\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e05132 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"8e05132\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Stress-Free Seller\u2019s Checklist \u2014 Elementor Layout (Image via Image Widget + Right-Side Form) -->\n<!-- Place an Elementor Image widget DIRECTLY ABOVE this HTML widget and set its CSS class to: sv-seller-hero-img -->\n<div class=\"sv-seller-spotlight\" id=\"seller-checklist-landing\">\n  <style>\n    .sv-seller-spotlight{\n      --blue:#1d4ed8; 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With <strong>Marilyn Tarver\u2019s Stress-Free Seller\u2019s Checklist<\/strong>, you\u2019ll know exactly what to do\u2014and when to do it\u2014to prepare your home, attract qualified buyers, and close with confidence.\n          <\/p>\n          <p class=\"slr-p\">\n            This free guide walks you through every stage of the home-selling journey, from <strong>pricing and staging tips<\/strong> to managing showings and offers. Whether you\u2019re upsizing, downsizing, or relocating within <strong>Dallas County<\/strong>, Marilyn\u2019s expert strategies help you stay organized and stress-free.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <div class=\"slr-section\" aria-labelledby=\"slr-steps\">\n            <h4 id=\"slr-steps\">Inside the checklist, you\u2019ll discover:<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"slr-list\">\n              <li><strong>Show-Ready Tips<\/strong> \u2014 Create a first impression that wows buyers from the moment they walk in.<\/li>\n              <li><strong>Inspection & Pricing Guidance<\/strong> \u2014 Navigate prep work, repairs, and market strategy like a pro.<\/li>\n              <li><strong>Proven Stress-Reduction Shortcuts<\/strong> \u2014 Streamline your sale and avoid last-minute surprises.<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"slr-trust\">\n            <p class=\"slr-quote\">\u201cMarilyn\u2019s experience, organization, and local insight make selling simpler\u2014and far less stressful\u2014for Dallas County homeowners.\u201d<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Right: Lead form -->\n        <aside class=\"slr-card\" aria-label=\"Seller Checklist Download\">\n          <h3>Get Your Free Stress-Free Seller\u2019s Checklist<\/h3>\n          <form id=\"slr-form\" method=\"POST\" novalidate>\n            <div class=\"slr-field\">\n              <label class=\"slr-label\" for=\"slr-name\">Name<\/label>\n              <input class=\"slr-input\" type=\"text\" id=\"slr-name\" name=\"name\" placeholder=\"Your full name\" required>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"slr-field\">\n              <label class=\"slr-label\" for=\"slr-email\">Email<\/label>\n              <input class=\"slr-input\" type=\"email\" id=\"slr-email\" name=\"email\" placeholder=\"you@example.com\" required>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"slr-field\">\n              <label class=\"slr-label\" for=\"slr-timeline\">Selling Timeline<\/label>\n              <select class=\"slr-select\" id=\"slr-timeline\" name=\"timeline\" required>\n                <option value=\"\">Select your timeline\u2026<\/option>\n                <option>Within 30 Days<\/option>\n                <option>1\u20133 Months<\/option>\n                <option>3\u20136 Months<\/option>\n                <option>6+ Months<\/option>\n                <option>Just Researching<\/option>\n              <\/select>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Hidden source for Marilyn's email -->\n            <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"source\" value=\"Stress-Free Seller Checklist \u2014 Download\">\n\n            <!-- Primary CTA -->\n            <button type=\"submit\" class=\"slr-btn\">\ud83d\udc49 Download My Free Checklist<\/button>\n            <!-- Secondary CTA -->\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"slr-secondary\">Ready to take the next step? 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