Now may also be a good time to donate such items to your favorite charity. You might want to ask for a receipt to use as a tax deduction. Consider the extras that you will include in the sale. Those that will increase the value and those that will be too expensive to move. Some buyers will probably want everything but your family portrait.
Many extras add more value to the house than they actually cost in the first place.
This is especially true for apartment dwellers trying to buy and furnish their first home. It's more economical to leave bulky fixtures such as chandeliers and ceiling fans in place, unless they are expensive heirloom or antiques. The same goes for appliances. Please consider the age, size and color of an appliance. If your stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer or freezer are not suitable for your new home, perhaps it's time to start anew.