Selling Furniture Before Moving: Marketplace, Kijiji & More

Best Platforms for Selling Furniture in Montreal

Facebook Marketplace dominates the Montreal secondhand market. Listings reach thousands of local buyers within hours, and the built-in messaging makes negotiations quick. Kijiji remains popular for larger items like sofas and dining sets — many Montreal buyers still search there first for furniture specifically.

For higher-end pieces, consider consignment shops. Espace Logis in Mile End and Troc-Design in Villeray handle mid-century and designer furniture on commission. You'll net more per piece, but it takes longer to sell. For fast turnaround, Marketplace and Kijiji are your best bets — list items three to four weeks before your move date.

Pricing Right and Taking Photos That Sell

Price at roughly 30-50% of what you paid, depending on condition and age. Check completed Marketplace listings for similar items to gauge going rates in Montreal. An IKEA MALM dresser in good shape? $80-$120. A genuine leather sofa? $300-$600. Be realistic — overpriced listings sit for weeks.

Photos make or break a listing. Shoot in natural light, clear the clutter around the piece, and include close-ups of any flaws. Mention dimensions in your listing — Montreal apartments vary wildly in size, and buyers want to know if that couch fits their Plateau 4½ before they message you.

Safe Selling Tips for Montreal Sellers

For small items, meet at a busy public spot — Tim Hortons parking lots and metro station entrances work well. For furniture, buyers will need to come to your home. Have someone else present during the pickup, accept e-transfer before they arrive, and remove the listing once it's sold to avoid scam messages.

During peak moving season in late June, demand for secondhand furniture spikes. List your items by early June to catch the wave of movers furnishing their new places. If something hasn't sold by a week before your move, drop the price by 25% or pivot to donating it at Renaissance or the Salvation Army.