Is Your Home for Sale or Going to be put on the market soon?
Are you thinking how will you have a yard/garage sale in the winter??
Then this blog is FOR YOU.... it's the season of Giving... so why not "Give" and clean out your clutter at the same time??
As an alternative to a garage sale, or to put unsold items to good use, you may wish to make donations to local charities, community organizations or religious organizations.
If you're not sure of which charities operate in your area, you should check your local yellow page listings for "Charities," "Associations," "Thrift Stores," "Social and Human Services" and other categories to find local organizations. Internet searches will usually turn up additional charities in your area, and we've provided a list of major national charitable organizations below.
Pickup and Drop-off:
Many charities have pickup services for large items, but in some cases they may ask that you bring the items in yourself. Be sure of their pickup policies, and if you can't accommodate each other's needs, be prepared to look at alternative donation options.
Alternatives to Charities: In addition to charities, local theater groups, and college and high school drama departments may be interested in accepting vintage clothing for their costumes department, or furniture and other decorative items for set dressing.
Preschools and daycare centers may be able to accept toys and children's furniture, depending upon their condition. Your local ASPCA or animal shelter can make good use of old pet care items.
In every case, ensure all items are clean and in good condition before you donate them. Overly worn or dirty material may be discarded by the charity.
Tax Credits: If you'd like to get tax credit for the donations, you should get a receipt from the charity during drop-off or pickup. Once you get the receipt, itemize the items you gave to charity, list them with their fair market value, and keep it with the receipt. As the overall value of your donation rises, you may need to provide additional documentation to claim tax credit. For more information on this topic, please review IRS Publication 78 on charitable giving.
Contact Dana Gentry today if you are thinking of buying or selling a home. I will be glad to talk with you, and help you in all of your Real Estate needs.
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Specializing in First Time Home buyers & New Construction Homes! Member of LBAR, Million Dollar Club, & Home Builders Assoc of Lex, I have the skills to be your Realtor! www.DanaGentryRealtor.com
Thank you for visiting my blog! As a real estate agent in Lexington, KY I am completely up for new ways to educate people about the area and the market and hope that you will find this useful! I love people and real estate, which go hand in hand. I have lived in Lexington for 15 years, attended the University of Kentucky. I am an agent affiliated with Commonwealth GMAC located on Lane Allen off Harrodsburg Rd. I love working in all aspects of real estate and have abundant experience specializing in new construction homes. I am trained to deal with purchases in all price ranges and have the knowledge and skill to make your purchase run smoothly! I like to make lastings friendships and believe that my previous clients can attest to that! Please don't hesitate to call or email me with any questions pertaining to the area, market, new listings, rental property, etc. Thanks again for visiting! Looking forward to hearing from you!
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Are you looking to sale your home? Let ME be the AGENT for you! I have the confidence to get your home SOLD and many creative ideas that will back my words up. I use several websites to promote my listings, along with magazine and newspaper advertising. My marketing ideas are like no others and I work hard to get your home the attention that it deserves! I strive to know your home as well as you do, and with that knowledge I am able to portray your home to the best of my ability and GET IT SOLD!! Contact me today for a free home marketing analysis and we can discuss getting your home on the market JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER!!
I have had the pleasure of working with several first time home buyers. Buying a home for the first time is a huge step and can be very scary. I work hard to make sure you get the best rates and deals out there for your budget. Working with several different banks and lendors in the area has made me aware that there are tons of programs for first time home buyers to be taken advantage of!! I would love to help you find that perfect first home that you're looking for!
I have worked with local builders and have gained a tremendous amount of knowledge in the new construction area of real estate. I love working with new homes, especially starting from the ground up and have an eye for detail which can assist you in sorting through and deciding on upgrades vs. standards and also helping you think of certain specifics that you may leave out in such an important decision! With a mother as an interior designer for over 20 years (Lynda Gentry Interiors) I love being able to help point you in the right direction if you have trouble deciding on paint colors, carpet, tile, cabinets, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, etc. Building your dream home is such an exciting milestone and I would love to be a part of sharing that with you and your family! Let me put you in contact with a local builder you can trust and get the process started just in time for the fall school year!
""After listing and selling my existing home in 3 DAYS, Dana made my transition very smooth by helping me find the perfect townhome to downsize to. What seemed to be a very stressful time, she made smooth and I couldn't be happier with my purchase of the new townhome in Regency Pointe. I am so glad she was referred to me and I know I'll be sending her business when I know someone looking to buy or sell a home!" - Patricia Drosick, Lexington KY
"A good friend recommended Dana to me when I was looking for a new home. From the first time we talked I felt like were instant friends! Dana is really focused on her clients and their needs! She is an upbeat, acommodating person who goes out of her way to make the home buying process a positive one! She is very knowledgeable about real estate and little details that might be overlooked. She was always available to answer any questions and is still only a phone call away! I would definitely recommend her to anyone with real estate needs!" - Leslie Fossett, Lexington KY
"Dana Gentry is a great realtor to partner with when buying a home. She's responsive and listens tentatively to her client's needs" - Tingting Yang, Lexington KY
"Being a first time home buyer, Dana really gave me the knowledge to know what to do and made it a smooth process! I never knew using a realtor would be so helpful in every aspect."
- Stephanie Baugh, Lexington KY
"When we purchased a new construction home last fall, it seemed like a lot to get into, however, Dana made us feel comfortable and stress -free. She gave us insight on lots of details about a new construction home we would have never thought of!"
- Kimberly Yeiser & Jorge Garcia, Lexington KY
"Dana, just a note to let you know how much Julie and I appreciate all of the "extra effort" you provided in the construction phase thru the closing on our home. Being from out-of-town things would have certainly been much more difficult had you not stayed in close contact with us and personally seen that our requests were being met in all phases of the project."
- Thanks again! David & Julie Morris, Lexington KY
"We worked with Dana Gentry for the sale of our house and the construction and purchase of our new home. She was always available to answer our questions. She truly was a phone call away. She helped us throughout the building process from selecting a plan to the final walk-through, she was there every step of the way. It was a pleasure to work with Dana. We will definitely use her again!"
- Pam & Matt Jury, Lexington KY
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