But what if your spring cleaning could actually make you money? Thanks to virtual marketplaces like Poshmark, you can upgrade your spring cleaning from an annoying chore to an actual side hustle—you just need to know the ins and outs, which is why we tapped experts on the subject to share the best ways to resell home items. “Selling home decor items and accessories on Poshmark is just as simple as selling your clothing,” Steven Tristan Young of Poshmark shares with The Spruce. It’s important to look at all your platform options when it comes to listing your home goods for resale. One thing to avoid when writing your descriptions? Incorrect or misleading brand names. “Avoid adding brand names to your home listing unless it manufactured the item,” Young tells us. “Even if that item isn’t explicitly counterfeit, referencing another brand is a violation of trademark law. The clear and simple rule is if it’s not made by that brand, leave it out of your listing description.” “It’s all about the cover shot—it’s the buyer’s first impression of your item when scrolling,” Young explains. “Lighting and background make a big difference. Well-lit lifestyle shots offer buyers inspiration of what the item could look like in their home and increase the odds of them making the purchase.” But on that same note: don’t overdo it. When adding images to your listings, avoid any editing techniques that take away from highlighting the item, like collages or heavy special effects, warns Young. “Listings should convey what the items look like in person," he explains. Heavily editing images could misrepresent the item you’re selling. To enhance listings, make sure to use original photos taken in natural light.” “Right now, we’re seeing demand for bold and joyful colors and prints in a post-lockdown world,” Young says. “Our community is turning to bright pops of color to energize their spaces—especially younger demographics. We found that one in four Gen Zers who plan to resell their items want to clean out their closet for bolder and brighter items." But if you’re trying to follow the trends, Albornoz has a few words of wisdom to keep in mind during these particularly wild retail times. “I keep an eye on what is in demand, not what sold in the past,” she says. “Sourcing is very different than it was a few years ago. You can source online from other sellers on Instagram, or a marketplace dedicated to resellers." “Posh Parties extend across all of our categories, including home,” Young says. “We recently hosted a “Best in Home” Posh Party, which drove the sharing of 750k listings during the event alone. Our Posh Parties are a great way for sellers to drive more eyeballs to their closets.” “For decluttering, I love to resell older and non-working laptops and electronics for parts,” she adds. “In my listings, I simply explain what is not working and what works, and these laptops and electronics sell quickly.” “Take the time to set up your Poshmark closet or online store with personal branding, including a great picture of yourself, your business logo, mission, and vision,” she tells us. “Link your social media channels to your account.” “To maximize benefits from resale, start sourcing items from your home, reinvest only when you get a good deal on inventory, and resist emotional purchasing decisions when sourcing,” she tells us. “Set a goal of how many items you want to buy and the average price you will pay for each item. The key is to stick to that plan, and growth will inevitably follow.”
