If you're getting ready to sell your San Francisco home or just doing some spring cleaning, you probably have some furniture, clothes, or other household items to donate. A colleague introduced Danielle to a great donation pickup service called ReSupply, so we wanted to share it and offer some tips for those planning to sell a home in SF.
More than you think. Most San Francisco donation services will take:
The general rule, if it's clean and still functional, someone can probably use it. Items in rough shape can sometimes be recycled, too.
ReSupply is a veteran-owned donation pickup company that sends licensed, insured haulers to your home to collect your unwanted items and deliver them to local nonprofit partners. They work with over 3,000 charity locations across 47 states, including here in San Francisco.
Here's the basic process:
Pricing starts at $99 in most areas and varies based on volume and accessibility. It is a fee-based service, but the fee covers fuel, labor, insurance, and transportation to charities. Discounts are available for seniors, military, and first responders.
Free donation pickups from organizations like Salvation Army or Goodwill are great when they're available. However, San Francisco wait times can be long, especially when you're on a listing timeline and need to get your home staged and photographed.
ReSupply comes in handy since it fills that gap with faster turnaround and more flexibility. Their haulers handle the heavy lifting (and navigate San Francisco's famously narrow staircases) and they take items in any condition. If something can't be donated, they'll recycle or dispose of it responsibly, though additional fees may apply for non-donatable items.
Our team has worked with hundreds of sellers across San Francisco's neighborhoods, from Pacific Heights to Bernal Heights. Here are a few things we recommend.
Start early. Begin sorting through your belongings as soon as you decide to sell. Go room by room. You'll be surprised how much you've accumulated, especially in closets, the garage, and storage spaces.
Think like a buyer. Anything that makes a room feel smaller or cluttered should go. Buyers need to see themselves in your home, and that's hard to do when every surface is covered.
Be honest about what you'll actually move. If you haven't used it in two years, it's probably not coming with you to the next place. Donate it and let someone else enjoy it.
Coordinate with your listing agent. Your real estate team can help you figure out what to remove before staging. At Danielle Lazier Real Estate, this is built into our process. We walk through the home together and make a plan so you're not guessing.
Schedule the pickup before staging begins. Get the donation pickup on the calendar early. It feels amazing to check that off the list!
Yes, in most cases. Donations to qualified nonprofits are tax-deductible, and ReSupply sends you an automated digital tax receipt after your items are delivered to charity. Keep your receipt and check with your tax advisor on the specifics. (We are the best San Francisco real estate agents we can be, but we're not CPAs!)
If you're thinking about selling, or if you're buying a home in San Francisco and need to clear out your old stuff, donating is one of the most satisfying parts of the process. You lighten your load, help local nonprofits, and keep usable items out of the landfill.
To check whether ReSupply serves your San Francisco zip code and get a quote, visit their service area page or schedule a pickup directly.
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