Step 3 of 7

Condition, Seller Questions, and Offer

Capture condition, dimensions, and offer notes.

Avoid Surprise Costs

Condition, dimensions, and offer notes

Dimensions help estimate finish and supply amounts, and they save you from showing up ready to flip only to learn the piece has no plans to fit in your vehicle.

Visible condition issues

This is one of the areas where your time commitment comes into play. Each issue you select can add repair, prep, sourcing, or troubleshooting time before the piece is ready to list.

Purchase pricing

Asking price, negotiation notes, and final purchase price

Negotiation pointsEnter the seller asking price

Enter the seller asking price to review negotiation points.

Questions to ask the seller

  1. 1
    Can you confirm the overall dimensions and that the dresser matches the photos with no hidden damage, missing parts, or off-camera problem areas?

    This helps confirm you are buying the exact condition shown, not a cleaner version of it.

  2. 2
    Can you confirm whether this dresser is solid wood, veneer, laminate, particleboard, or mixed materials?

    Material changes what kind of damage is present and how serious that damage may be.

  3. 3
    Can you send close-up photos of the top, top edge, corners, front lip, underside, hardware, and every damaged area on this dresser?

    Tight photos help verify chips, swelling, peeling, cracking, and past repairs before you make an offer.

  4. 4
    Has the piece had any water exposure, storage exposure, smoke, pet odor, or musty smell inside drawers or doors?

    Moisture and odor issues directly change condition and should lower the offer when present.

  5. 5
    Do all drawers on this dresser open smoothly, stay level, and close fully without rubbing, dropping, or sticking?

    Drawer function is part of the piece condition and should be verified before you price it.

  6. 6
    What floor is the item located on, and are there stairs, elevator access, or tight turns for pickup?

    Pickup logistics affect the real time, help, and transport needed to get the piece home.