Moving into a new home is always exciting! And arguably one of the most exciting aspects of this is moving into your new home with brand new stuff as well. But let’s be honest, your budget will probably get in the way of this. After considering the cost of getting a new home (whether bought, built or rented) into shape sometimes, the dreams of buying new furniture, kitchenware and the works slowly slips away.
However, one quick way to lessen the blow on your pocket is to sell off some of your old stuff in the second hand market. Whether you sell it to friends & family, hold a yard sale or place ads via online marketplaces, this is clearly a win-win scenario because you help meet someone else’s need, while gaining more cash to buy what you really want for your new home. At Hypamovers.com, we’ve come up with a list of our top 5 items you may want to consider selling off before you move.
Generators
Though the electricity situation appears to be a bit better (knock on wood!), generators will be in high demand for the foreseeable future. A well maintained generator set of any size, type or brand will fetch a good price in the flea market. An easy way to ensure you get good value for your diesel generator, is to ensure regular maintenance is conducted and the maintenance records are made available to prospective buyers.
Electronics
With most home electronics, there is always a newer version every year or two. So if you have your eyes set on the latest 3D TV or advanced sound system technology we’ve got good news for you! Old models are still as good and will always be in demand; hence it shouldn’t be a problem selling the old one. TVs and other electronic devices that are kept in great condition will certainly fetch a higher price in the second hand market, and it is advisable to hold on to the original packaging (if you can) as this will appeal to prospective buyers.
Living Room Furniture
Living room furniture is always in demand, particularly sofas, recliners and well maintained center and side tables. Major reasons why they are great items to sell off is because (a) everyone needs them and (b) buyers can always have them reupholstered to meet their taste. To ensure you get more out of your living room furniture, ensure they are intact (no broken pieces) and clean. You can also increase their value by having them polished, resurfaced, or repainted.
Bedroom Furniture
With the exception of mattresses, all other bedroom furniture such as dressers, dressing tables, beds mirrors etc. are a guaranteed hot sells in the secondary market. Well maintained bedroom furniture, particularly those made with solid wood will certainly fetch a good price in the second hand market. Like all other furniture, you can increase its value by getting them cleaned out, polished and/or repainted.
Rugs, Carpets
Rugs are great accessories for any room in the home. Since wall-to-wall carpeting is not as popular as it once was, rugs are a perfect way to accentuate your home. Hence they would always be in demand as long as they are kept in good condition. Ensure your rug or carpet has minimal rips and tears, and if they do, hire a professional to get them repaired. You can also have your rug professionally cleaned to boost its value.
Do you agree with our list? Or do you have your own top items to sell off? We’d love to hear from you. Send us an email at info@hypamovers.com or check out our Facebook page.