Furnishing Your Airbnb – Top 3 Free Options
Furnishing your Airbnb for free can be tough. Because all these methods are free, it may take more time to search for the items you desire. Piece by piece you can make any Airbnb into a spectacular listing. Best of all, if you are looking for your Airbnb to stand out, you can find some vintage furniture with the sites below.
The most recognized online website to buy and sell locally is Craigslist. Almost everyone knows about it and has searched for something with it. Little did you know there are alternative options.
Over the past few years, other websites and social media platforms have started implementing a buy and sell feature for locals. On top, many platforms include a swap/trade where you can trade something you have for something you want. This brings in a negotiation aspect of furnishing your Airbnb.
Our Top 3 Ways To Furnish Any Airbnb For FREE
# 1 – Facebook.com
Most people think of Facebook as a place to connect with friends and watch funny videos. What you might not realize is Facebook has a “marketplace” for buying and selling locally. On top of the marketplace, Facebook has groups. You are able to find practically any form of groups. Our favorites are city-wide free groups or very specific smaller community groups.
There are two methods for finding free stuff on Facebook. First is by joining groups and second by using the local marketplace to buy and sell. Below are the two methods with step-by-step details:
Facebook Groups
Facebook groups are a great way to find free items. If a group member is giving away an item, chances are they just want to get rid of it. If you take the time to join these groups you can find some amazing stuff. The only downfall is you will have to spend more time in the group and refreshing the page.
Step 1 – Searching For The Facebook Group
By typing in the Facebook main search bar “Free” a bunch of local groups boards will show up. Most likely with the name of your city and some sort of free acronym. It will look something like this:
Step 2 – Requesting To Join A Facebook Group
When you enter the search. The next page will be all the local Facebook groups. Some of these groups are private and you will need to “request to join”. When you request the admin will ask you to answer a few questions such as “why do you want to join” or “what city do you live in” Afterward, the admin will either accept or decline your request.
Remember, most of these Facebook free groups are not about making money. You can look for items or mention items you are giving away. Everything is based on being FREE.
Step 3 – Asking For Specific Items Within The Facebook Groups
Finding items is the most time-consuming process. When it’s free you have to be patient. In the Facebook group simply ask for what you are looking for. The more details the better which can include measurement sizes and color etc.
Facebook Marketplace
This second method is similar to what Craigslist would be. Facebook users place items on the marketplace for buying, selling or free. With a thorough search, you can find practically anything you need quickly. It is a great way to give away items and best of all, it automatically pairs your searches up locally.
Step 1 – Finding The Facebook Marketplace
This could be different at the time you are reading this blog post. Facebook recently added the marketplace and I’m sure their interface will change over time. For a guaranteed link to the marketplace check out Facebook marketplace.
Step 2 – Searching For Free Items On The Facebook Marketplace
Within the Facebook marketplace, you are able to search for any items but for this example, we are searching for “Free”.
The top search results will be the most recent, free and have a time frame on which they were posted. At the bottom of each listed item, you will see a marking on the free pictures. Remember, the best items on the top results will most likely be picked off the quickest.
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# 2 – Craigslist.org
For free items, Craigslist is the most recognized. The website resembles classified ads in the newspaper and is simple in appearance. On top, Craigslist has so many users that you can find free items whether you are in a big city or a small town.
Step 1 – Picking Your Craigslist Region
The main thing that Craigslist stands out with is the vast amount of users and regions you can choose from. First, go to the website home page Craigslist.org and choose the closest city as your region.
Step 2 – Finding Craigslist Free Section
There are many choices when it comes to a Craigslist section including the free one under the “for sale” category. This section is the best for furnishing your Airbnb for free and includes the most choices.
Step 3 – Searching Craiglist For Free Stuff
The main difference between Craigslist free and other websites is the ability to search for items within the free category. The search results will show the most recent first and filter among locations.
#3 – Letgo.com
Letgo is the most popular Craigslist alternative and the most user-friendly of the two options. We found Letgo does the best job at grouping products together and was the easiest to find items through their navigation.
The best part of Letgo is that the home page has the most recent items, unlike other websites. Whether it’s a free item or for a price, by clicking on the item shown you can see everything else that seller has for sale.
Step 1 – Finding Letgo Free Stuff Button
On Letgo home page you will notice the most recently listed items at the top. Some of the free items will appear on the home page but we recommend click the free stuff button.
Step 2 – Letgo Filters That Can Help Narrow Down Your Searches
Within the free stuff page, you will find additional filters that help narrow down your search. You are capable of changing your location, sorting by type or posts within a certain time frame. By default, the top free items will be the most recent.
Furthermore, on the top right corner of each image, there will be a free logo to help you you navigate your searching. Enjoy!
Final Thoughts
Whether you have little money or no money at all, these top three sites are a great way to furnish your Airbnb for free. It may take more time than outright buying new but works great. As a result, you can bring down the cost to start any Airbnb unit and hit the ground running. Enjoy and happy hosting!