5 Common Facebook Marketplace Problems When Selling Before Moving

You’re preparing to move out.
The boxes are piling up, your lease is ending, and you’ve got one big task left: sell the stuff you don’t want to take with you.

A chair here, a bookshelf there, maybe a few plants or that blender you never used.

For most people, the first step is simple — list everything on Facebook Marketplace.

But while it might seem like the easiest way to offload furniture and home goods, selling before moving on Marketplace often comes with unexpected headaches. From ghosted meetups to payment stress, it can add more chaos to an already overwhelming time.

Here are the five most common issues that come with Facebook move-out sales, and how to avoid them.

1. No-shows and wasted time

You agree on a pickup time. Clean the item. Maybe even delay plans.
Then nothing. The buyer vanishes.

No-shows are incredibly common on open marketplaces, especially when there’s no commitment required to “claim” an item. When you're on a deadline, every missed meetup is time you can’t afford to lose.

2. Conversations that go nowhere

Selling secondhand online comes with an avalanche of messages.
“Is this available?”
“What’s your lowest price?”
“Can you hold it for me?”
…and often no follow-up.

You can spend hours replying to potential buyers, only to realize most are browsing without real intent. This kind of back-and-forth becomes exhausting — fast — when you're already busy preparing for your move.

3. Facebook Marketplace payments are unregulated

Cash? Maybe.
Revolut or SEB transfers? If you trust the buyer.
PayPal “friends and family”? Definitely not safe.

There’s no built-in protection when selling through Facebook. You’re relying on good faith and screenshots — and unfortunately, that’s not always enough. Sellers often report fake payment confirmations or last-minute attempts to change the method altogether.

If you’re looking for secure secondhand sales, Facebook isn’t designed for it.

4. Haggling that wears you down

You list your sofa for €70.
Someone offers €30.
Another says, “I’ll take it now for €25, cash.”

Sure, negotiating is part of any move-out sale, but constant lowballing — especially in DMs — slows everything down. Even worse: some buyers agree to your price, then show up and try to renegotiate face-to-face.

When you’re just trying to get things out the door, this gets old quickly.

5. Disorganized pickup schedules

You try to plan one solid day for all your item handoffs. But then…
One buyer cancels. Another is running late. A third wants to come next week.

Before you know it, you're rearranging your move-out plans around buyers — not the other way around. Without proper scheduling tools, Facebook Marketplace sellers often find themselves juggling last-minute changes that delay everything.

Why Facebook Marketplace isn’t always ideal for move-out sales

While Facebook Marketplace works well for casual, one-off sales, it isn’t built for people who need to sell multiple items in a short period — especially not during a move.

There’s no payment protection. No reservation system. No verified buyers.
And when you’re selling before moving, you need speed, structure, and safety.

That’s why more people in Estonia are turning to platforms like Movehunt, built specifically for move-out sales. Buyers reserve and pay for items in advance, so you know exactly who’s showing up and when. You don’t have to chase down payments or deal with price negotiations at the door — the process is clear, secure, and fast.

Whether you’re selling a few kitchen items or your whole living room set, skipping the Facebook stress can make your move-out feel a whole lot smoother.