Moving house is a great opportunity to sort out and sell the furniture you'll no longer need in your new home. As well as saving you unnecessary handling on the big day, selling your furniture before you move can also save you a few precious euros. Why not?
Sorting: an essential step
Before you know how to sell your furniture, you need to know which pieces you want to part with. As always when moving, good organization is essential. Creating a list of furniture and objects you don't want to keep is good. Organizing your list is even better! Classify your furniture by size and/or functionality: this will optimize your time and efficiency when you put it up for sale.
Preparing your ads
A sale can't be improvised! To give yourself the best chance of success, it's important to take great care with your ads. Second-hand furniture has a steep discount, so be sure to write an attractive description.
Detail each piece of furniture in detail: material, size, color, features, etc. Be honest about its condition! You can't hide the fact that your cat has clawed at your sofa, even if the damage is on the back. A single negative comment can mean the loss of dozens of potential buyers!
Take particular care with your presentation photos: framing, lighting, setting the scene... Sell the dream! When you know that 60% of furniture and objects are not sold because they are not well presented, it's worth making a little effort!
Specify the availability date of your goods, and above all, be reactive when a buyer contacts you.
Where to sell your furniture when you move?
There are 1001 ways to sell used furniture, from the most classic to the most modern!
Classic methods
Brocanteurs are always on the lookout for furniture and other items to build up their stock. Approach them directly in their stores with your ads under your arm, and get ready to negotiate!
Very popular, garage sales are a great opportunity to sell your furniture before you move. Competition is fierce, but good deals can be struck.
Another very popular option for buyers is the home sale! During this open house, you welcome potential customers directly into your home.
And don't forget the notice boards in supermarkets, town halls, bakeries and so on. This old-fashioned method is still going strong!
Modern methods
As you'll have gathered by now, it's all about using the Internet and its many online sales sites. From generalist to specialist sites, there are many ways to sell your furniture before you move.
Among the giants, Le Bon Coin is a must! This French site makes it easy and safe to sell anything, thanks to secure online payment.
It's impossible not to mention Amazon or Ebay, two gigantic, world-famous platforms.
Your antique furniture can be offered for sale on Selency, the benchmark for online flea markets. As for your collections of CDs, books and DVDs, no doubt they'll find buyers on Momox or La Bourse aux livres.
Would you like to donate some of your furniture? Opt for solidarity organizations and associations: Emmaüs, the Little Sisters of the Poor, Secours Populaire, the Red Cross, etc., will be delighted to get rid of them and make people happy!
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