You’ve gone through the house and decluttered the lot. You are living more simply and more organized, and you finally have space to breath. Or maybe you just want to clear out some things that have been taking over your home. Whatever the reason you have taken the step to clear the clutter, you can profit beyond having a neater place to live. Sell your excess stuff and get the cash.
There are many places where you can sell your stuff and make some money. It all depends on what you have, how much time you are willing to spend and where you live.
Garage Sales, Yard Sales, Tag Sales
The classic way to sell your stuff is through a home-based garage sale. You simply gather your stuff, price it, display it in a garage, on a driveway or on a lawn, advertise your sale and then wait for the customers to come to you.
You’ll make the most money if you price your items cheaply and have a lot to sell. Consider going in on a multi-family sales. Larger sales tend to attract the most buyers.
Live Auctions
If you have antiques or unique items, you may want to consider hiring an auction house to help you sell your stuff. You’ll generally get top dollar minus an auction fee. There are many different auction types, so do your homework to find an upcoming sale that will attract the buyers that you want.
eBay and Other Auction Websites
You can sell practically anything through an online auction site. Even larger items can be sold; just specify whether you are willing to deliver locally or if the item must be picked up.
In general, you can make good money with online auctions, since you have a wide customer base who may compete against each other for your items.