You might be moving from your current place of residence to another place or country, are moving into a bigger or smaller home, or simply feel the need to improve the décor in your home. Any of these could be a reason for you to start looking for buyers for your used furniture.
Online markets are your best bet, mainly because you can access them from the comfort of your home, either through your mobile phone or your computer. Once you post your furniture online, you can then go on with your day’s other activities, safe in the knowledge that you’ll receive notifications once someone shows interest in your product.
These tips will help you successfully sell your furniture online:
1. Take Good Pictures of the Furniture You Want to Sell
Aesthetically pleasing photos of your furniture will help find a buyer quickly. In order to take the best photos of your furniture to post in online marketplaces, arrange the furniture in a space in your house. This will help potential buyers to see how it looks like when in place and the amount of space it would take up. When taking photos, ensure that you have good lighting in the house. This is because photos taken in dim lighting can make the furniture look dirty and old, putting off buyers.
2. Take Photos That Include all the Furniture You are Selling
If you are selling a set of couches or a dining room set, make sure that all the relevant pieces are well represented in the photos you post online. Do not make the mistake of, for example, posting the full dining tables and chairs, while you are only selling the chairs. Some buyers can skip the descriptions of what is on sale, especially if they are only looking for good photos of the furniture you are selling online. Always double-check to ensure your listings and photos show an honest display of what you are selling.
3. Be Open to Negotiating the Price
Be realistic with the price of the furniture you are selling online. Do not be tempted to overprice your merchandise, but also importantly, do not undervalue your products in an effort to get them off your hands. If a potential buyer offers a price that is below what you want, be ready to discuss it with them and see if you can reach a compromise.
4. Set a Price that is Fair to You, and the Buyer
If you are the one who purchased the furniture you are selling online, then you already know how much it cost when it was brand new. The good thing about furniture is that it does not depreciate with time, unlike electronics. However, not many people would be willing to spend lots of money on used furniture. As such, be accepting of the fact that you will have to set a lower price than the one you paid for the furniture when you bought it.
5. Describe the Furniture in Simple Terms
When describing your furniture on your sales listing, avoid unnecessary descriptions. Buyers will not be interested in knowing how much you love the furniture, or how your kids grew up using it. Just cover the necessary information such as the year you bought it and certain info such as what room in your house the furniture was being used in.
6. Be Honest About Any Wear and Tear
If the furniture you are selling online has any broken or loose parts, make sure that you include that information in your listing. This will help buyers make a more informed decision and they won’t be dissatisfied with the product they find.
To Sum It Up
Putting up your used furniture for sale on the internet is a great way of finding buyers who will be willing to take the pieces off of your hands. Just follow the tips listed above and try to be patient as it might take a bit of time before you find a willing buyer.