Yes, it’s all the rage right now to be a minimalist. Don’t worry. I am not here to say that you should become one, but I did point out in my last blog some great minimalist ideas for getting out the old. When getting a home ready for sale, we do need to be mindful of what we can take with us and if we really need to, as well.

This time I would like to add in the importance of donating instead of dumping items we once loved. Donating to thrift store and charities not only keeps our local landfills from overflowing, it gives another person the chance to love our gently used item as much as we did. Many times, the biggest obstacle is where to take our goodies to share. Below is a list of charities looking to make our old items someone else’s new treasure.

Vietnam Veterans of America

Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) will pick up your used clothing, household items and even cars right from your home in the Prince William County area. Just label your boxes for pick up by the VVA and set them out for pick up. VVA notes that clothing is always a huge need, as well as clothing accessories, shoes (all kinds), baby items, house and glassware, all linens and kitchenware.

Goodwill of Greater Washington

Goodwill of Greater Washington is open seven days a week for your donations. They also have a pack and ship program that allows you to ship donated items for free! Their website provides a detailed breakdown of all the items they can accept. Currently, they need household items, toys and books.

The Donation Place

If you are heading for the landfill and don’t want to make another trip out in to town, just separate your gently loved items from the broken ones. The Donation Place at the Prince William County landfill is a brilliant space used to collect items that are still usable and in need of a new a home. The Donation Place is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore takes your building materials, appliances, furniture, tools and more and then sells them to the general public at forty to ninety percent off retail prices. All proceeds support adequate housing initiatives and home repairs in partnership with local families in need. Hours vary, so visit the website.

Taking the time to donate items not only gives your closets a much needed pare-down, but also gives your home a great start toward a look that will sell!

Thank You for Being Awesome

I love sharing these ideas with you on the blog as well as when preparing you to buy or sell a home. I sincerely enjoy working with my incredible clients and am so glad to be able to help:

“Our listing and selling process with Belinda was outstanding! From the original evaluation, to contract decisions, to staging the home professionally, everything was well thought out and handled superbly by her. Her marketing resources and materials were very professional. The open houses proved to be beneficial. Belinda was very responsive to all of our communications and we appreciated her immediate action on everything. We would highly recommend Belinda for your real estate needs. Her expertise made the sale of our home a quick and smooth process.” ~ J. Wilkins

Thank you to the Wilkins Family for the privilege of working with them. If you are ready to experience the Jacobson advantage, please contact Belinda Jacobson-Loehle at Jacobson Realty and Home Staging today.

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