Ramping up your furniture sales is dependent on three things. One is a steady customer base. Austin was one of the fastest-growing cities in the country at the time, so I had a continuous selection of clients. Second, you need a variety of options for inventory. Third, you need space to repair and store that inventory. Missing any of the pieces creates a hole you must fill. Continue Reading
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Photos and Staging
Document Everything
Photographs of your furniture need to be clear and bright. Showing off details and flaws will help you make sales. You do not need a fancy camera; I have always used my Android phone. It is the simplest solution to illustrate what you are selling. I liked to take photos of everything I bought in one week in a group photo. It was a record of my inventory, and I could list items if needed from this photo. It also gave me photos of everything. Continue Reading
Better Listings Equals More Money
How to Write Listing for CraigsList, Nextdoor, Facebook
Word your listing to weed out lookers and time wasters. I had a 90% purchase rate when I sold furniture because I was overly honest and only made appointments with people coming to pick up their furniture. Before I turned over my address, I did the presale with my listing, photos, emails, and text messages. Continue Reading