How to Get Rid Of Old Furniture

Sell at a Garage or Estate Sale

Garage sales are a great way to dispose of furniture while making a few bucks. The downsides involve time — the back-and-forth of negotiating, and the effort to move your furniture to the sale site and stick around for the actual sale.

Running a successful garage sale is something of a science that may seem like overkill if you only have a few pieces of furniture to get rid of. Ask around your neighborhood; you may find neighbors in the same position. Join forces to organize a community sale to potentially draw a bigger crowd and pick up some assistance in running the event.

If you want professional assistance or have an entire houseful of goods to get rid of, consider contacting an estate sale company. They can manage the details, handle payments and run the actual event.

Estate sales are particularly popular when families dealing with the loss of a loved one need space to grieve and process, rather than negotiating prices or making change.