You’ve made up your mind and you’re ready for a new challenge. Selling everything and moving is a life-changing event most people don’t plan for. It can be stressful and overwhelming, especially if you have never done it before.
However, if you take it step by step you can make the process simple. This article provides some helpful tips on how to successfully sell everything and move.
The main points we’ll be discussing are:
- When to consider selling everything and moving away
- How To Sell Everything And Move Away
- Where To Sell Pre-owned Belongings
- Conclusion
Let’s check more about how to sell everything and move.
When To Consider Selling Everything and Moving Away
Have you ever thought about selling everything you own and moving to a different area of the country?
If you’re thinking about making a major move, you may want to consider:
- Whether you should sell everything you own and move it with you
- Leave it behind for a friend or family member to sell
Moving can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be as difficult as you think. Here’s an overview of some of the different factors you should consider when deciding whether you should sell everything.
Moving With No Money
Moving without any money is not a great option for everyone. For those that are going to move, and can’t afford to use a moving company or transportation, the key is not to stress out about it.
This means packing stuff into boxes, and then stuffing those boxes into whatever space you have available in your car. (If you don’t have a car, this obviously isn’t going to work for you.) Be sure to arrange your boxes such that you can still see the dashboard.
Don’t forget to move your seat back as far as it will go. This might seem uncomfortable, but it’s a small price to pay compared to paying a moving company or renting a moving truck.
Moving On a Very Limited Budget
The first step to moving on a very limited budget is to know that you aren’t the first person to face this challenge. In fact, we’ve all done it at some point or another in our lives: gone on a very limited budget.
Maybe you’re just going off to college and want to get yourself settled, or maybe you’re new to town and don’t want to spend a lot of money on moving.
Moving to Another Country
When you decide to move to another country, you will have many things to think about. The advantages of moving abroad will be tempting and you will want to go as soon as possible.
However, you will need to plan carefully. There are lots of documents to organize. You will need to decide if you want to move your home or rent it out.
You’ll also need to find a realtor who is familiar with the area you are moving to.
Then you’ll want to locate a shipping company that can move all of your belongings to your new home. Losing your job in the middle of a move is stressful, but it can happen and you will need to be prepared.
Moving Across the Country
Moving across the country is not for the faint of heart. Though it may sound fun in theory, living out of a box for months on end is anything but glamorous.
And that’s before you even think about the actual logistics of getting from Point A to Point B—which can be just as stressful as you’ve heard.
You want to get everything there safely, and you don’t want to overspend or underpack. How do you do it?
You’re Longing for a Fresh Start
You know that feeling you get when you’re tired of living in the same place and doing the same work? You’re longing for a fresh start, for something more exciting or meaningful.
You want to sell everything and move, to start over in a new place with new opportunities and a fresh chance to be your best self. This is possible with proper planning.
How To Sell Everything And Move Away
When starting fresh, make it your goal to sell everything. That way you don’t have to worry about someone stealing my stuff, or dealing with movers. Plus you are not sttuck with old items you don’t want.
Start With a Cleanout Day
Moving can be a pain, especially when you’re moving out of a house that’s been your home for years. When you’re moving it’s important to get rid of items that you don’t need, but also keeping things that have sentimental value.
You can’t just take everything with you on your move. Start with a cleanout day to help you decide what to toss and what to keep.
Create a Master Spreadsheet
Moving is a lot of work, but it doesn’t have to consume your life. You can do yourself a huge favor by creating a spreadsheet that keeps track of all your expenses and your progress during the entire process.
By keeping the moving process organized and on-track, you’ll have:
- More time to spend with family and friends
- Do more of the things you love
- Won’t have to worry about forgetting something or not getting your deposit back.
Identify What You Can and Cannot Sell
Selling personal belongings is a hassle, and we’re going to be honest with you – getting rid of everything will be a monumental task. But it’s not impossible.
You’ve just got to be organized and patient. Start small, by identifying what you can and what you cannot sell. There are some items that aren’t worth the hassle, and these should be the first to go.
Whether it’s a $2 item from a garage sale that you don’t even want anymore, or grandma’s old quilt that you’ve been meaning to get rid of for years.
Make a Moving Timeline so You Don’t Sell All Your Stuff While You Still Need It
Moving is one of the most stressful things you can do, and it’s important to start planning early. If you wait until the last minute, you may find you’re trying to sell your couch the same day you need to move it from your old apartment.
We’ve seen it happen to a lot of people, and it’s not pretty! A moving timeline will help you get organized and stay on track.
Before you start, it’s important to put together a comprehensive list of everything you own, and the date you plan to get rid of it (if you haven’t already). Your timeline will help you stay on task, and will allow you to create a realistic schedule for reducing your possessions.
Set Up a Staging Area
When you are about to move, you may want to sell your old furniture, appliances, and other items that you do not want to take with you. It can be time-consuming to sell everything individually, and you might not get the price you want.
However, you can set up a staging area where you can display all of your items in an attractive manner to make it easier for potential buyers to see all of your items, and get a feel for what you are selling.
Take Quality Photos of Every Item
Take quality photos of every item you’re selling. When someone is looking to buy something online, they’re always going to be drawn to photos of the actual product, rather than one of the generic images you’ve provided.
They want to know they’re looking at the actual product, not a stock image, and the quality of your photos will give them that reassurance.
Upload an Online Photo Album of Your Inventory
The saying goes “A picture is worth a thousand words”. And, if you are looking to sell everything you own and move it all to your new home, taking photos of each item can really help you remember everything you own.
Whether you are moving to a new home or a new state, an online photo album can be a great way to organize all of your photos of your belongings.
Where To Sell Pre-owned Belongings
LetGo
- Now part of OfferUp. See details below
eBay and eBay Valet
- eBay is the original buy, sell and swap site. If you don’t want to handle the sales yourself, use the Valet service where a team will take care of selling for you.
Gone
- This selling site features an all-in-one service for selling your items.
- The social site’s Marketplace section lets you buy, sell or trade items.
Craigslist
- Craigslist has been around forever, letting you sell, buy and trade your goods online.
Nextdoor.com
- This site focuses on buying and selling within local communities.
Consignment Store
- These outlets let you store and sell very specific items within their stores for a small fee.
Garage Sale
- A great way for anyone to sell anything right out on their lawn.
OfferUp
- Very large online marketplace similar to eBay, but promotes local sales.
Conclusion
We hope you’ve enjoyed our article on how to sell everything and move. Hopefully it inspires you to follow your dream and take that next big leap. Plan accordingly, and you should have no problems with your move. Best of luck and Happy Moving.