Having a garage sale? I have seen many variations of this. Some people just roll out their stuff to the driveway, set up a table and chairs, get a drink and wait and see what happens while others go all out advertising in advance, having their pricing ready, their items all set-up and I have even seen popcorn being given away on one occasion. Everyone has their version on this subject. Closely related to it are:
OH WHAT FUN
The for sale by owner event. Yes, it is the same principals at work. The A B C's of selling are present but lets be clear. This is no garage sale where peanuts are paid, take it or leave it dominates and if it sells fine and if it don't..who cares. There is a LOT (pun) more going on that a garage sale. The whole house is up and while fun, has a serious purpose
SAVE MONEY ELSEWHERE
Be careful of the driving force of trying to save money by doing it yourself. DIY? On something involving hundreds of thousands of dollars, contracts with small print, and hope for the best? Who is the "go to" for wrong or right doing? Who makes sure its over correctly when it is over? Statue of limitations runs four years. WHY? You tell me after you have reflected on this...
YOU OPEN YOUR HOUSE EVERYDAY
An open house is another one of those where anyone can do it and so be it. However, there are some that are conducted professionally that just attract good buyers and their agents who recognize value being advertised and displayed...Then, they act accordingly. Opening a home for sale is serious business. Wolfs can enter in with the sheep...Foxes can get in as well.
YEAR...MAKE...PRICE...CELL #
Selling your car? A sign in the window that travels wherever you go will produce results. Parking it on a busy street or intersection or even in a large visible parking lot will get the phone to ring. Meanwhile, it sits in your driveway or in front of your home. No need to go to a car dealer or consult with a professional...You get to play take it or leave it until you tire of it all and sell...
A WORD TO THE WISE
There is a time to get professional, hire-up and do good business and then there are other times. Knowing the difference can save you not just some heart-ache, but some money too.
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