So you’ve made the decision: the house is too large, the possessions too many. Time to simplify your life and scale down your living arrangement. Now what? Once that momentous decision is made, the real work begins. Trying to sell your large suburban or rural home may be a challenge given that millennials are in debt and delaying childbearing. And finding a smaller, more affordable home may not be so easy as competition for smaller homes is fierce, so that fewer are available and their costs may be surprisingly high.

And then, of course, there is all the stuff. Many of us have accumulated tons of possessions- not all of which are enticing or affordable to younger buyers who may be in the market. A recent Wall Street Journal article discusses some ways to sell your stuff, including online auction websites. They can market your expensive goods to a nationwide audience, often for a better price than your local consignment shop might fetch. One site to check out is Everything But The House. Or, you may want to look at EstateSales.org, a site that gives you access to estate sales all over the country. Perusing these online auction sites not only shows you what’s selling but also reflects what the value of your items might be. Or, if you want to try to do it yourself, grab your pricetags and check out these apps for selling your stuff Here.