Decluttering for Cash: How to Make $500-2,000 From Stuff You Already Own
The average American home contains $3,000-7,000 in sellable unused items. Here is how to find and sell them.
Most homes have 300,000+ items according to the LA Times. A significant percentage has not been used in over a year. Selling unused items on Facebook Marketplace, eBay, Poshmark, and Craigslist can generate $500-2,000 in a single weekend of focused effort.
What Sells Best
Electronics (old phones, tablets, cameras): $50-500 each. Furniture: $50-500. Name-brand clothing: $15-100 per item on Poshmark. Baby gear (strollers, cribs, car seats): $50-300. Exercise equipment: $50-500. Power tools: $30-200. Books (in lots of 10-20): $20-50 per lot. The key is pricing 20-30% below retail and taking good photos with natural lighting.