Reduces costs, simplifies unpacking. Start 6-8 weeks before room by room.
10 steps across 1 sections
1. Steps Guide
- Start 6-8 weeks before
- Four-box method — Keep, Sell, Donate, Trash per room
- Room by room — Attic, basement, garage first
- Full dump method — Empty shelf to assess
- Selling criteria — $100+: sell. Under $50/2hr: donate
- Platforms — FB Marketplace, eBay, Poshmark
- Effective listings — Quality photos, descriptions
- Deadline — Unsold 2-4 weeks before? Donate
- Donation pickups — Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore
- Tax receipts — Itemized for all donations
Common Mistakes
- Waiting until last week
- Overpricing
- No tax receipts
- Throwing away donatable items
- Emotionally stuck
Pro Tips
- Each box saves $25-50 in moving
- Garage sale 3-4 weeks before
- Photo sentimental items
- Buy Nothing groups
- Cost per box calculation