
Austin added more than 58,000 new neighbors last year, so good couches and tables still move fast.(mysanantonio.com) This guide shows four easy ways to cash in today—and points you straight to Asherfield’s free signup so you keep 85 % of every sale.
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Quick links: Why sell now | Pick a selling spot | Price it right | Photos | Safety | FAQ
Why sell furniture in Austin now
- Austin metro keeps growing, driving demand for used pieces.(mysanantonio.com)
- The city just won a $4 million EPA grant to build a reuse warehouse—proof that resale beats landfill.(epa.gov)
[Visual: line graph—Austin population vs. used-furniture listings]
Pick your selling spot
Option | You keep | Best for |
---|---|---|
Asherfield (local only) | 85 % | modern, good-condition items |
Facebook Marketplace | 100 % | anything under $500 |
Consignment shop | ~50 % split | designer sets |
We-buy pickup crew | instant cash | bulky, low-value items |
[Visual: fee-vs-speed bar chart below]
List on Asherfield (85 % payout)
- Free listing, no hidden fees.
- Buyers are all local—no packing or shipping.
- See real prices in our live marketplace.
Local consignment shops
- Home Consignment Center on Braker Ln draws thousands of shoppers daily.(thehomeconsignmentcenter.com)
- It’s New To Me runs a 10,000-sq-ft showroom for funky finds.(itsnewtomeaustin.com)
- Furniture Brokers pays sellers 50 % of the final price.(furniture-brokers.com)
Big online apps
- Facebook Marketplace—free posts, huge reach.
- OfferUp—75 % of Texas users are under 35, great for trendy items.(start.io)
We-buy pickup crews
Need it gone today? Search “we buy furniture Austin” for haulers that pay cash and load up the same day—check ratings first.(yelp.com)
Price it right
- Check sold listings on Facebook before setting your tag.(reddit.com)
- Remember consignment splits (about 50/50) when choosing a shop.(simpleconsign.com)
[Visual: bar chart—net payout by channel]
Snap photos that sell
[Photo grid—do vs. don’t]
- Shoot in bright daylight.
- Show four angles plus close-ups of any flaws.
- Clear the floor around the piece.
Plan pickup or delivery
- Porch pickup works for DIY buyers.
- For hands-off help, Lugg can arrive within 30 minutes in Austin.(lugg.com)
- On Asherfield, add our optional white-glove delivery at checkout.
Stay safe and skip scams
- Meet buyers in daylight at busy spots or keep items outside.
- Accept digital pay only—no checks.
- Beware of fake-check “overpayment” scams: never deposit a check for more than the sale price.(consumer.ftc.gov)
[Visual: flowchart—safe-sale steps]
Common questions
Earn 85 % today
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Sell furniture fast on Asherfield – free signup, list in minutes, and keep most of the money.
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