Minimalism is one of the big fads taking over cities around the world — it could be because people tend to live in smaller homes as cities become more dense, or maybe because physically eliminating what’s unnecessary in our life feels good. It could be a combination of the physical and psychological.
But in either case, here are some ways that you can make money by cleaning out your apartment.
Sell What’s Valuable
Do you have valuables that you don’t actually use? It could be anything from old jewellery you don’t wear, antique coins, or even designer hand bags. If the cash is worth more to you than these physical objects, sell them.
Look to find a gold buyer that has been in operation for years — this is an indication that they’re trustworthy and reliable. They should make it a point to be transparent about the market rates for gold or for whatever you’re selling, and should give you the highest rate possible.
Quality gold buyers will offer you free appraisals, so even if you don’t want to sell your valuables now, at least you’ll know how much it’s worth. You can click here to learn more about how gold buyers operate, and about all the other valuables they purchase aside from gold, such as watches.
Hold a Garage Sale
Holding a garage sale is a classic way to give your old possessions a meaningful second life! It also helps the community, because it gives them a chance to buy things at a much lower rate than they’d find at a store.
If you live in a house you can simply arrange all the objects on the lawn, with either a sticker indicating the price or some kind of storage. If you live in an apartment building or a condo, you can post signs in communal areas advertising your wares, and how much they’re selling for. Leave your phone number, so your neighbours have a way to reach you.
Sell Online
Sometimes what you find in your home isn’t gold, but it’s worth the price of gold to someone else! Before you throw out something that doesn’t hold value to you, consider what it might be worth to somebody else.
The internet has many websites that let you sell things, and that’s a very simple way to connect with somebody looking to buy what you have. When you post an object for sale, describe it fully and accurately, especially about what condition it’s in.
If a prospective buyer finally comes to your home to buy what you’re selling only to balk because it’s in worse condition than the advertisement conveyed, it’s just a waste of everybody’s time. Never misrepresent what you’re selling.
Getting rid of unnecessary things in your home gives you more space to live, and encourages feelings of calmness and serenity. If you follow these tips, not only will you be living in a home with less clutter, you’ll also have more money in your pocket.
