How many times has your pro organizer asked if you really needed some item that you haven’t used in years?  Have you ever taken her advice to sell that item?

I’ve had several clients who did just that.  One in particular finally decided to sell 1 set of large speakers and an adult bicycle on Craig’s List.  She very quickly found a buyer for both but then she got cold feet.  Not because she wanted to keep them, but because she was going to be home alone during the pick up (shipping them would have been a huge hassle).

So, the moral of the story is go nuts with selling unwanted or unused items (if they’re in good shape), BUT please be sure that you stay safe by doing one of the following:

• Conduct your transaction in a public place that you’re familiar with
• Have a friend or two with you if the item(s) must be picked up from your home
• Ship the items
  

You have no idea who’s coming to meet you, so why not err on the safe side?