Spring cleaning season is upon us. While you’re busy decluttering and reorganizing your space, you may come across old pieces of furniture that no longer serve a purpose. Before you toss them to the curb, consider a more eco-friendly option that could put some cash in your pocket. Here are seven tips on reselling old furniture.

What Furniture Should You Resell

Just because a piece of furniture no longer serves its purpose in your home, doesn’t mean it can’t be treasured in another. However, some pieces are better sellers than others. Here’s are some factors to consider before going to all the trouble to resell it:

• Quality. Solid wooden furniture, sturdy metal frames, and anything that can easily be refinished or reupholstered is more likely to sell than cheap pieces that may fall apart when you move it.
• Cleanliness. A couch, chair, or other piece of furniture that’s covered in stains is not going to look appealing to most customers.
• Price. If you’re determined to sell the furniture instead of giving it away, research what other similar pieces are going for. Take sentimental value out of the equation, especially if you’re willing to part with it.

Think about whether or not you would want to buy the piece you’re selling in its current condition. Once you’ve got a clean, high quality piece to offer, it’s time to get it ready to resell.

Reselling Old Furniture

In order to get the best deal for your furniture, you’ll have to do a little work.

1. Spruce it up. Remove as many stains as possible. Touch up any scratches and make minor repairs to boost its value.
2. Get its good side. Take high-quality photos from multiple angles in a well-lit area. Focus on design elements and details that will attract more interest.
3. Price accordingly. If the goal is to get rid of the furniture, you definitely don’t want to overprice. Everyone likes a good deal. Once you know the price of similar items and consider its current condition, be realistic about what you can get for it and be open to negotiate.
4. Advertise. There are many online marketplaces where you can post items for sale. There’s also a good ‘ole fashion yard sale where a lot of people are looking for furniture deals. Look up local consignment shops for vintage items.

No matter where you decide to sell your furniture, you always want to include an honest, accurate description. Also be clear about the pick-up process and respond quickly to any online interest.

If you don’t want to deal with the hassle of reselling your furniture, but you still want to get rid of it in an eco-friendly way, contact JDog Junk Removal & Hauling. We’ll haul away any old furniture—from a single chair to a large multi-piece hutch. If possible, we’ll also find a way to resell or recycle items and keep them out of the landfill. Call 844-GET-JDOG for more information and to schedule a pick-up. Then check off one more thing from your spring cleaning list.