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Paying It Forward: We Haven't Sold a Car in 20 Years!

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Real Estate Agent with Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com SAL.2002007747

We're not up on the latest fashions, we don't live in the biggest home, we This isn't our car!don't drive the newest cars,we're not 90210 kind of people, but we do lead a comfortable life!  God has been good to us and we like to share our life's blessings with others, be they human or animal!

Just one more way for us to make that happen?  We DON'T sell our old cars, we donate them to Volunteers of
Junker carAmerica.  Whether it's a top of the line car, or a real junker, they'll be happy to take it off your hands!

The Volunteers of America auctions off the car, you get a tax write-off for whatever the auction amount was, and that dollar amount goes to fund their operations.  Per their national website, http://www.voa.org, 89 cents on the dollar goes to support community services, and the proceeds from your donation stay LOCAL!

They even make it easy, they'll come pick up the car or tow it, no charge to you!  They'll also do the title transfer paperwork, so again no extra work for you!

And with the proceeds funding helpful programs for the homeless, the sick, seniors and veterans, well it's hard NOT to be onboard with this organization!

So thinking about selling a car, but maybe don't want the hassle of 50 people calling you, making appointments, not showing up, or asking if you'll take a personal check, perhaps donating your car is a better option!

A quote from our friend in North Carolina:  "I do not share my stories of paying it forward for recognition.  I share them so that others might be inspired to do what they can, when they can, where they can.  No more, no less."  Tish Lloyd, North Carolina REALTOR®

Paying it Forward!

Liz and Bill aka BLiz

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Comments(35)

Glenn Roberts
Retired - Seattle, WA

Fantastic idea. I gave a car to my brother once a hundred years ago. It's better to give it to someone who doesn't know you. LOL

Nov 05, 2010 03:40 AM
Cinnamon Wright
Wilmington Real Estate 4U 910.547.1446 - Wrightsville Beach, NC
Assistant to Tish Lloyd

I think this a great idea!  Gives me an idea for a blog actually, so thanks! 

Nov 05, 2010 04:32 AM
Donne Knudsen
Los Angeles & Ventura Counties in CA - Simi Valley, CA
CalState Realty Services

BLiz - This is a great idea and I love it!  I did this quite a few years ago with my former car and will do it again when I finally get rid of the current car (it's almost 10yrs old and it's time for a new one).  Thx for passing on the message.  Have a good day BLiz and a wonderful weekend.  :)

Nov 05, 2010 05:37 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Bliz, this is a great benefit to a community and a great thing to do!

Nov 05, 2010 06:08 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Deanne, It suits us!  We don't need the life complication of it!

Ritu, Nice! :)

Leah, You've got your own organization to support!  Same principle at work...just a little closer!

Glenn, I like the distance part too...no calls because something broke within the first 30 days....it was OLD!!!!

Cinnamon, The daily double! :)

Donne, Will do the same with my Ford...it's nothing much, but gets me around MOSTLY reliably! :)

Joan, Thanks!  We like the fact that it helps out more than just our pocketbook!

Nov 05, 2010 06:15 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

You have touched on a all so important issue for me "paying it forward." At the end of the day, no one is keeping score, but maybe us, however every small act of kindness is rewarded by a warm feeling of satisfaction...

Nov 05, 2010 06:20 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Paul, Just giving back a little helps us all.  We'll never "break even" for everything given to us, but hopefully we can do our best to help out!

Nov 05, 2010 07:20 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Liz & Bill that is great! now on a footnote  easy on the 90210 comment:))

Nov 05, 2010 07:49 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Endre, My assumption is that it is the most famous zip code in the U.S.!  Just to show a little contrast in our lives :)

Nov 05, 2010 07:55 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Excellent way to "pay it forward"..............love the idea Liz and Bill.

Nov 05, 2010 09:11 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Roger, Thanks!  We love the way it works...there may not be a ton of useful life left in our cars by the time we're ready to swap, but even if someone buys them for parts it beats them going to the crusher!

Nov 05, 2010 09:47 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Oh yeah, I agree, that is so cool.  I love it.

Nov 05, 2010 11:54 AM
Dawn A Fabiszak
Private Label Realty ( Denver metro area, Colorado - Aurora, CO
The Dawn of a New Real Estate Experience!

Bliz ~ It's nice to know that something you are doing will benefit something local!

Nov 05, 2010 01:20 PM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Excuuuuse me.  Who are these 90210 people???   I change my car like.... not going there..... and will not be donating one any time soon.  But I commend you on this worthwhile method of changing yours.

Nov 05, 2010 02:00 PM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Dawn, We like to help wherever we can, but local is always nice!

Jane, They live on the West Coast, on TV quite a bit, they have shrinks for their dogs I think :)  Just kiddin' we like our friends no matter what zip code they live in!  And our cars are old and paid for, but we know their next destination!

Nov 05, 2010 02:26 PM
Lisa Orme
The Master's Key Realty LLC -Windsor, CT - HARTFORD COUNTY - Windsor, CT
Broker/Realtor, ABR, CRS,GRI, PSCS, SFR, Notary Pu

BLiz - Thanks for a heads up on Volunteers for America - I was not aware of this organization.... I donated my last "too old for real estate and almost a clunker" to charity, but it's not always easy to find one that is locally focused...

Nov 05, 2010 02:34 PM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Lisa, I know there are other organizations out there that do similar, VOA has just been our organization of choice.  I'd think the Hartford area would have plenty of charities that fit the bill!  Thanks for donating your last one!

Nov 05, 2010 02:46 PM
Tammy Pearce
Haute Realty 214-994-6474 - Dallas, TX
Tammy Pearce

We have a couple of charities that advertise the same thing locally, but I haven't heard of VoA before.  I will consider them next year when it's that time...thanks for the information!

Nov 05, 2010 04:16 PM
Anonymous
Kathryn Lecklider

Liz and Bill (and everyone else!).

Thank you so much for your support of our programs. We really would not be able to serve the veterans, children and families we reach everyday without your help. Please feel free to call or email me any time.

Kathryn Lecklider, Volunteers of America of Greater Ohio, Communications Manager, kathryn.lecklider@voago.org, 614.372.3102

Nov 11, 2010 06:56 AM
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Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Tammy, thought I'd replied!  Oops.

Kathryn, Happy to help.  I'm a veteran myself, so we're a little motivated to help! :)

Nov 11, 2010 07:00 AM