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Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I purge regularly--at least twice a year.... we've moved so much, I learned a long time ago not to hoard.

Sep 25, 2015 10:36 PM
Rainmaker
115,432
Jeanne Feenick
NextHome Premier - Basking Ridge, NJ
The Agent you choose REALLY does make a difference

The same - you have hit a chord with this one --- it is like pealing back an onion, seems to never end, and makes me want to cry!

Sep 25, 2015 10:21 PM
Rainmaker
1,662,036
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

We had a huge purging of the entire house, garage and yard and make a ton at a yard sale in May.

Sep 25, 2015 11:47 PM
Rainmaker
1,726,096
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Here in Sarasota, I travel light.

In San Diego, that's another story! Sandy can get rid of as much of her stufftis that she wants!

Sep 25, 2015 10:57 PM
Ambassador
2,178,703
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

In the process of doing it now. I have three piles: Throw away (which is filling the garbage can every week), give away, and sell.  Craigslist will be active soon.  :-)

Sep 25, 2015 10:55 PM
Rainer
392,768
Anna Hatridge
R Gilliam Real Estate LLC - Farmington, MO
Missouri Realtor with R Gilliam Real Estate LLC

Stuffitis,  now I have a name for it so it will be easier to deal with!    We have been working on our Stuffitis all week.  Still have more 'What-is-it-for' to go.  The Professor and I got behind due to health issues, now we try to send a little bit out every day.

Sep 25, 2015 10:16 PM
Rainmaker
4,572,620
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

On  regular basis --- stuff gremlins seem to reproduce like rabbits.   

Sep 25, 2015 11:29 PM
Rainmaker
5,868,689
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I cannot stand stuff laying around, and have to discard if I don't need it.  Right now it is really tough with the kitchen remodel, as things are not put away! 

Sep 25, 2015 11:05 PM
Rainer
148,989
James Brockway
Brockway Realty, LLC - League City, TX

Going through it right now Michael and it is refreshing.  We recently sold our much bigger house and are downsizing to a smaller home.  Along with that comes the sale of excess furniture, giving away of items and trashing other unused items.  It is a great experience to realize you need all that stuff you've accumulated.

Sep 25, 2015 10:59 PM
Rainmaker
1,390,113
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

I try to purge every summer  - I pretend I'm moving and donate or throw away everything I wouldn't bother packing. This summer was complicated and I never got around to it so the house is feeling a little 'stuffed' for my tastes.

Sep 25, 2015 10:57 PM
Rainmaker
1,513,143
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Don't worry here if it lies around over an hour the better half will take it to goodwill!

Sep 25, 2015 10:48 PM
Rainmaker
292,685
Jack Lewitz
Exit Strategy Realty - Evanston, IL

Michael that's called a garage sale and that's where you pick up others junk

Sep 25, 2015 10:45 PM
Rainmaker
3,626,530
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

About once a month.  My next clearing/cleaning is just a few days away

Sep 25, 2015 10:31 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I need to do it this fall. I have a lot of things I need to get rid off.

Sep 25, 2015 10:10 PM
Rainmaker
784,786
The Woodland Team of Texas
The Woodland Companies - Austin, TX
Land Specialists

Never, dont have this disease.

Mar 06, 2019 09:27 PM
Ambassador
6,393,609
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Constantly trying to give some of ours away.

Sep 16, 2018 10:46 PM
Rainmaker
466,980
Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308
Stake Your Land Realty, Inc. - Eustis, FL
Broker/Owner, SFR®, e-PRO®, GRI, AHWD, REALTOR®

Good morning Michael,

I gather about two-three bags a year and give away, if not good, I throw away:)

Sep 27, 2015 11:04 PM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

About two years ago, and it feels great. I don't go out and buy a bunch of stuff to replace what I've gotten rid of, either. 

Sep 26, 2015 01:52 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

On a regular basis. My wife and I, especially my wife, are anit-clutter.

Sep 26, 2015 12:26 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

A year ago right before we moved. We took 10 loads to the donations centers, gave things to the kids and friends and 7 loads to the dump. I have been very careful what I have bought since that time and still have some empty closet and cabinet space. I clean out my closet in the spring and fall.

Sep 26, 2015 10:50 AM
Rainmaker
900,278
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

I did a de-cluttering challenge: 10 items/day for 30 days. DID IT and did not miss a thing that I got rid of. Need to do much more! 

Sep 26, 2015 08:05 AM
Rainmaker
212,755
Stefan Winter
Real Estate in IL & NV | Owner of Real Estate Web Tech | Daily Vlogger - Las Vegas, NV
Owner - Winter Group & Real Estate Web Tech

Everytime I move which seems to be about twice a year now. Not much junk laying around here!

Sep 26, 2015 03:54 AM
Rainer
112,947
Vera Gonzalez
RE/MAX Suburban, Inc. - Sterling Heights, MI
Gonzo For Real Estate

every garbage day. I am anti hoarding

Sep 26, 2015 02:49 AM
Rainer
45,957
Andy Madrid
Hawaii Coast Realty, LLC - Kailua-Kona, HI
Expertise, Professionalism, and Service

Well I have had two major garage sales in the last five years. The first one I held on a Friday and Saturday and made $11,000! The next time I had a garage sale I was moving again and I held it on one day and made $5000! Let me see, it might be time to have another garage sale!

Sep 26, 2015 02:28 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Michael Thornton My parents grew up in London during WW2, so nothing was ever discarded, as you never knew what might be useful. They passed that trait on to me.  Fortunately, my wife and fellow broker Suzanne, is exceptionally good at purging "stuff" when it's no longer needed!

Sep 26, 2015 01:19 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I NEVER have "stuff" accumulate.... if I don't use it, it get thrown out or given away.... everything is in its place and there's a place for everything or it's not in my house...

Sep 26, 2015 12:16 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

We did this for the outside buildings this year, and this winter we tackle the house.

Sep 26, 2015 12:11 AM
Rainer
61,641
Renee Paray
Coldwell Banker Realty - Blue Bell, PA
REALTOR

During my last move, I realized I was moving boxes that I had moved twice before and never opened. I guess I could do without the stuff in the boxes since they hadnt been opened in quite a few years. 

Sep 25, 2015 11:49 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Michael Thornton It's on my ToDo list.

Sep 25, 2015 11:19 PM
Rainmaker
4,883,260
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

In 2007 when I moved to Dallas.

Sep 25, 2015 11:10 PM