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Relocating? What You Must Know Before Hiring A Home Moving Service! (Part 1)

11-02-09
Kathy O'Neal

EPISODE 24 - REAL ESTATE IN CHANTILLY


If you are relocating to the Northern Virginia area, or making a local move, you may be looking for a moving company.

In this series on how to hire a good moving company we discuss what informed home sellers and buyers should know before they start looking for a moving service.

CHANTILY RADIO

Consumers not doing "due diligence" in making this decision are taking a risk with their possessions and their money. But with a little homework you can discover who you do and do not want to use as your moving company.

In this first episode of the series we discuss characteristics of a very good moving service,  as well as the cautions and misconceptions to avoid if you decide to do the move on your own.

Chantilly and Northern Virginia area home owners who see a move upcoming, as well as anyone moving into the Northern Virginia area, will benefit from the honest and straightforward insigts of someone who is working inside the moving industry.

Don't miss the entire series!

[The Kathy O’Neal Team serves home buyers and sellers in Northern Virginia, with special focus on Chantilly, Centreville, and the communities of the Western Fairfax region.]

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Selling Your Home While Caring For Your Pet Dog - Part 5

10-28-09
Kathy O'Neal

EPISODE 23 - REAL ESTATE IN CHANTILLY


How do you best care for your pet dog while selling your home?

If you see the sale of your Chantilly or Northern Virginia area home upcoming, and you have wondered about how to manage the process of caring for your pet dog while doing the best job of getting your home sold well, here are some insights from professional dog trainer and Certified Grand Master Kelley Renshaw, owner of Bark Busters, a Chantilly area dog training service.

ON AIR

We continue the discussion on preventing and solving dog behavioral problems.  What is the role of physical exercise for your dog?  Can you give your pet too much of a good thing?  What about mental stimulation?  Is there a dog toy that may work wonders in giving your dog the mental stimulation needed for their behavioral health?

We wrap-up by talking about the "red flags" that indicate you may need professional help.  And..what about your dog's basic needs?  Exactly what are they?  Will providing for these basic needs prevent most problems?  We get Kelley's insights in the final episode in the series.

If you are a Chantilly area home buyer, home seller, or home owner who is now or will be a dog owner, don't miss the entire set of episodes.

[The Kathy O’Neal Team serves home buyers and sellers in Northern Virginia, with special focus on Chantilly, Centreville, and the communities of the Western Fairfax region.]

Selling Your Home While Caring For Your Pet Dog - Part 4

10-22-09
Kathy O'Neal

EPISODE 22 - REAL ESTATE IN CHANTILLY


How do you best care for your pet dog while selling your home?

If you see the sale of your Chantilly or Northern Virginia area home upcoming, and you have wondered about how to manage the process of caring for your pet dog while doing the best job of getting your home sold well, start with the first episode in this series to gain insights from professional dog trainer, and Certified Grand Master, Kelley Renshaw, owner of Bark Busters, a Chantilly area dog training service.

CHANTILLY RADIO

What are the biggest and most common mistakes dog owners make?  If you don't know, you could be on the road to behavioral problems later.  These are actually human mistakes, not dog mistakes.  They have consequences in how your dog behaves, but it all starts with the assumptions and practices of the dog owner.  But the good news is that common problems can usually be prevented when the owner  "gets it right."

Kelley also discusses the Bark Busters approach to dog training including how the service works, where is starts and how it proceeds, what it tpically costs, and the unique "lifetime guarantee" that the organization offers.

If you are a Chantilly area home seller, home buyer, or home owner who wants to "live happily with your pet dog," this is a series you won't want to miss.

By the way, you can receive all episodes of Chantilly Radio directly to your email by subscribing on www.RealEstateinChantilly.com 

[The Kathy O’Neal Team serves home buyers and sellers in Northern Virginia, with special focus on Chantilly, Centreville, and the communities of the Western Fairfax region.]

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Selling Your Home While Caring For Your Pet Dog - Part 3

10-17-09
Kathy O'Neal

EPISODE 21 - REAL ESTATE IN CHANTILLY


How do you best care for your pet dog while selling your home?

If you see the sale of your Chantilly or Northern Virginia area home upcoming, and you have wondered about how to manage the process of caring for your pet dog while doing the best job of getting your home sold well, start with the first episode in this series to gain insights from professional dog trainer, and certified Grand Master, Kelley Renshaw, owner of Bark Busters, a Chantilly area dog training service.

ON AIR

This episode (21) focuses on three of the most common problems dog owners face, and how to start the process of solving each one.  There are not usually quick and immediate "silver bullets," but most issues can be solved with simple strategies, persistently applied.

If you are a Chantilly area home seller, home buyer, or a home owner who wants to "live happily with your pet dog," you will find lots in information from someone who is working with and helping to solve pet problems every day.

[The Kathy O’Neal Team serves home buyers and sellers in Northern Virginia, with special focus on Chantilly, Centreville, and the communities of the Western Fairfax region.]

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Selling Your Home While Caring For Your Pet Dog - Part 2

10-12-09
Kathy O'Neal

EPISODE 20 - REAL ESTATE IN CHANTILLY


If you are planning on buying a Chantilly or Northern Virginia area home, and you are also going to acquire a pet dog to "joint the family," then this series on living happily with your pet dog will help.

Or, maybe you already have that pet dog but are interested in solving or, better yet, preventing dog behavioral problems. If so, give a listen to our interview with professional dog trainer Kelley Renshaw from Bark Busters in Chantilly, Virginia.

ON AIR

In this episode we continue our discussion, focusing on what to know before you acquire your pet dog. What are Kelley's views on great family breeds...you may be surprised! What about pet stores, breeders, animal shelters? What motivates your dog? How about electric fences and other issues faced by home owners who live in areas where covenants may prevent physical fences?

If you are a Chantilly area home buyer or seller, or a home owner who just wants to know more about the care of your pet dog, check out this series.

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[The Kathy O’Neal Team serves home buyers and sellers in Northern Virginia, with special focus on Chantilly, Centreville, and the communities of the Western Fairfax region.]