Redecorating on a budget? - Try Craigslist

Redecorating on a budget? - Try Craigslist

Craigslist.org, an online network of urban and suburban communities, is a budget decorator's best friend. Founded in the San Francisco Bay area in 1995, Craigslist's classified ads and forums have grown to 450 cities worldwide. For the decorator or renovator, that means budget gold.

Unlike eBay, Craigslist encourages local transactions to minimize shipping and auction hassles. It's also ideal for snatching up - or getting rid of - something fast. When using eBay, sellers have to deal with fees, receiving payment, and then shipping out the item. When selling something on Craigslist, people come to your door to pick it up, pay cash and then it's gone.

Treasures often turn up under the "free" heading in Craigslist classifieds. Sometimes people want to unload something fast. Others simply misjudge the value of their throw-aways. The main issue with getting these freebies is the ability to haul them away, so while SUV owners may have an edge on cargo space, don't underestimate the room available in a hatchback
While there is often an opportunity to haggle on price with sellers posting on Craigslist, don't miss out on a prize piece if it is priced right. Well-priced items get a lot of responses.
As with any type of purchase, make sure you know what you are buying. Ask the seller questions about the item, get photos, do some research on the item, etc. before making the purchase.

Rob Alley, Realtor at Keller Williams Charlottesville
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