Selling Furniture Online
Selling unused furniture can simultaneously help de-clutter and provide a little extra pocket money. Setting up online listings through various platforms is convenient and cheap and helps the seller reach a large audience of interested buyers.
Step 1 – Determine What’s Worth Selling
Cheaper furniture that isn’t in great condition should be donated, given away, or thrown out. The time spent preparing, listing, and selling the item will often cost more than the piece is even worth.
Step 2 – Clean/Repair
Items in good condition should be cleaned and repaired if necessary. Items such as rugs, drapes, and other fabric-based materials may benefit from specialized cleaning.
Step 3 – Take Photos
The better the quality of the listing photos, the faster the furniture will sell. The items should be placed in neutral lighting with a clear background.
Any damage, scuffs, tears, or other imperfections should be documented in close-up photos. Trying to hide them will only backfire on the seller, as many platforms permit buyers to review the seller once the item is received.
Step 4 – List Online
The seller can list their furniture on one or more online platforms. In most cases, furniture is too large to ship at a reasonable price, so the seller should use sites that allow for in-person pick-up.
Step 5 – Complete Transaction and Bill of Sale
The seller should be prepared to answer questions and receive visits to view the furniture in person and negotiate the price.
Once an interested buyer has agreed to a price and paid the seller, a bill of sale can be prepared and signed.
Sample
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FURNITURE BILL OF SALE
This agreement has been made between the following:
Name of Seller: [SELLER NAME]
Address: [SELLER ADDRESS]
Phone: [SELLER PHONE]
Email: [SELLER EMAIL]
Name of Buyer: [BUYER NAME]
Address: [BUYER ADDRESS]
Phone: [BUYER PHONE]
Email: [BUYER EMAIL]
The date of the sale shall occur on [MM/DD/YYYY] for the following furniture item:
Type: [FURNITURE TYPE]
Brand: [FURNITURE BRAND]
Color/Material: [EXTERIOR COLOR OR MATERIAL]
Serial #: [SERIAL NUMBER]
Cost ($): [FURNITURE COST]
The Buyer agrees to pay $[TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE] (US Dollars) TOTAL to the Seller via the following (check one):
☐ Cash | ☐ Cashier’s/Certified Check | ☐ Credit/Debit Card | ☐ Other: [OTHER]
The Seller acknowledges that they have full ownership rights and are legally allowed to sell the furniture. The Seller transfers the furniture with no warranties and strictly in “as-is” condition.
Seller Signature: __________________________ Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
[SELLER PRINTED NAME]
Buyer Signature: __________________________ Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
[BUYER PRINTED NAME]