Declutter money calculator
List what you want to sell and see what you would really take home after markdowns and fees, and which items are better donated.
30-Day Declutter Challenge + Sell/Donate Log
Track what you sell, what you donate and every receipt, with a 30-day room-by-room plan.
Also in the Fresh Start Home 2027 Bundle (US$ 16).
How the math works
Expected sale = asking price × (1 − markdown); net = expected sale − the channel's fee. With a 15% markdown: a $120 console on a marketplace (10% fee) sells for $102.00 and nets $91.80; an $80 jacket on consignment (40%) nets $68.00 − $27.20 = $40.80; $25 of books in a local group nets $21.25. Total: $153.85. A $10 item nets $8.50: under $10, it's usually not worth the time, so consider donating it.
How much do things sell for secondhand?
Usually less than the asking price: buyers negotiate. A 10 to 20% markdown is a realistic starting assumption; change it to what you see in your area.
Which is better: marketplace, local group or consignment?
Marketplaces reach more buyers but may charge fees and shipping. Local groups and yard sales are fee-free but slower. Consignment is easy but keeps a big share.
When should I donate instead of selling?
When the net is small compared with the time it takes to photograph, list, message and meet. This calculator flags items that net under $10.
Estimates only. Organizing tool, not tax advice. Examples use made-up numbers.