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I have a space in a local antique place. It hasn't been as good as I had hoped but we have had a lot of snow and it is really not our season yet. Nonetheless, I have been busy filling the space with my stuff, stuff I have and don't love or use, and stuff I frankly forgot I had. Every time something like that leaves my home, I feel good about it. 

I am living in my current home going on six years now. Before I moved I got rid of so much stuff. I downsized and sold, gave away and donated more things than I currently have. That said I am amazed by the shire amount of stuff I still have and certainly don't need anymore. Some of this stuff has never been used. I have a set of "good dishes" that is still in the original boxes.  I have household items that were never used and clothes that were never worn.

What a waste. My pile for my next trip is growing. My view is that most of us have more house than we need, and fill each room with more things than we ought to. Not me, I am working on this and hope to have the space I lost to my stuff back soon. Got stuff......forget about it.

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Comments (30)

Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hi Kathy. I go to those sites too.      Sheila

Mar 21, 2018 08:28 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Thanks Lauren.      Sheila

Mar 21, 2018 08:29 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

We are always shedding stuff, other than my antiques, although I did just sell a Calder Poster I acquired from clearing a house and which Trudy did not like on line.

Mar 21, 2018 08:44 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Sheila,  We all have stuff and my wife hates if I say lets have a garage sale to get rid of our stuff.   Hope you are not getting much snow.

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Mar 21, 2018 08:49 AM
JL Boney, III
Coldwell Banker - Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC Real Estate

Every time I move I clear out a lot of "stuff", but I am amazed by how much I still have.

Mar 21, 2018 08:55 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

WE have a LOT of stuff we don't need or use.  3rd year of selling and donating is on it's way

Mar 21, 2018 09:46 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

I have that same feeling about feeling good whenever something leaves my house.  Been selling a lot of stuff online.  Even if I get a few bucks for it, it is better than trashing it.

Mar 21, 2018 09:51 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hi Nick. Good for you.    Thanks.     Sheila

Mar 21, 2018 09:52 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hi Will. So far no snow, maybe later but not expecting a big storm here. TY   Sheila

Mar 21, 2018 09:53 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Exactly JL. Me too but I am working on it. Once it is out, it won't be back, period. Sheila

Mar 21, 2018 09:54 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hello William. Go luck with that. TY      Sheila

Mar 21, 2018 09:55 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

That's true Chris Ann. TY      Sheila

Mar 21, 2018 09:55 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good moring Sheila - 30 years in this house and soo much stuff.  I wish the kids would take some.

Mar 21, 2018 11:13 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Sheila I am so with you on this topic! It appears as we get older a lot of us just don't want or need all that stuff! I donate a lot of stuff constantly. Some hang onto stuff....one of my friends does and I can't believe they actually own a house full of stuff and they never use that home - ever. It has been sitting all alone (except for stuff) for years! 

 I'm good with moving stuff out and having everything organized so I know where it is when I need it. We're in the process of giving away even more stuff now as we do intend to 'right size' in a year or two and I'd rather do it in little bits.

Mar 21, 2018 12:03 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hi Grant. I can't imagine. TY       Sheila

Mar 21, 2018 01:19 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hi Anna. A house for stuff reminds me of The Pickers. I was a gradual person too but now I want it gone. Thanks.      Sheila

Mar 21, 2018 01:21 PM
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

Hi Sheila,
I've been purging since my husband passed away in 2011. I have even downsized my furniture.  I am organized but still have way too much stuff.  Seems like a never ending task. 

Mar 21, 2018 03:21 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

I hear you Carol. It is never ending but it does get better. TY    Sheila

Mar 21, 2018 03:50 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Kathy Streib mentioned that you inspired her post that ended up in The Daily Drop...and I'm with you! I can't WAIT to do that spring cleaning, de-cluttering thing. I do it often with clothes. If it hasn't been worn in a year, it goes. I have a Tuff Shed that my hubby had built (actually 3! when we moved from 6214 sq. ft, with less land to 5AC and 1500 sq. ft....talk about downsizing) that houses my "decor" and I change it out periodically as if it's my own retail shop! Can't wait to simplify for spring!

Mar 22, 2018 06:31 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

We're "babyproofing" and a lot of stuff is going.  I told Donald we really just need get a big dumpster for a week and throw it all away.

Mar 22, 2018 08:56 PM