Getting rid of household items can be overwhelming and often emotional. And when loved ones and memories are involved, it can make the process especially tough. Whether you are downsizing, regrouping after a loss, or simply need to reorganize, you aren’t limited to yard sales, Craigslist, and eBay. In fact, an auction may be the perfect way to move items out of your house; let someone else do the leg work, and make a profit along the way.
Platforms like Craigslist and eBay serve their purpose and are great for selling certain household items, especially if you only have one or two things. But when you have multiple items to sell, the costs can start to outweigh the benefits. Consider the amount of time it takes to prep items, photograph them, create separate listings, and screen potential buyers for scammers, which abound on these types of sites. Craigslist is limited to your local area, offers no seller protection, and prices are prone to lowballing. Listings quickly become outdated. eBay requires you, the seller, to handle shipping and again, runs the risks of scams and the potential of your item being returned. Yard sales are highly labor- and time-intensive, for such a low margin of profit.
Alternatively, selling your household items via estate auction may just be the sensible route to take. The auction company handles the appraisals, the logistics, and the bulk of the prep work, and many times, the types of items in your house are much more suited for an estate auction than an individual internet listing anyway. Buyers come to these auctions ready to make a purchase – they’re already in the market for your items. For more on the benefits of the auction method, check out our “Why Should I Sell via Auction” infographic.
Are any of the following items collecting dust in your home? Collections and groupings of certain items do consistently well at auctions, but many items on this list can make a profit for sellers:
Whether you’ve got a room, garage, or entire house that needs to be emptied, most likely, there is an auction to fit your needs. Dakil Auctioneers can quickly and efficiently organize sale items, take detailed inventory, and prepare comprehensive and informative sale guides. We bring eager buyers to you. Combined with our proven marketing methods and network of previous estate buyers, we’re confident in the success of your sale. Contact us today to learn more.
