[header] How to price used furniture [title] Wash, clean, and buff the furniture to make the most money. [step] A clean piece of furniture is infinitely easier to sell, and to price competitively. Get out any stains, polish up the edges, and consider cheaply staining or painting faded furniture. 
A new coat of paint or stain only costs $20, but it can make a used desk look brand new if you apply it well. [substeps] If there are any small repairs you can make, put them in now.