Spring cleaning....

It's that time to get organized and take care of those unwanted items.  A good way to do this and expose yourself it by hosting a garage sale.  Get everyone in the neighborhood involved and make your rounds.  Start by passing out flyers.  It is a good way to introduce yourself to the neighbors and get to know them while they get to know you.  Put together a memo and hand it out to the neighbhood with requests for interested parties to contact you for a "yard sale" packet.  In the packet talk about pricing and include stickers for sellers to mark their items to be sold  Hand deliver each packet to the homeowner introducing yourself and filling them on all the details.  Place an ad in your local paper or penny saver and watch the customers flock.  Don't forget to put out signs (with your name of course) once again reminding people who sponsored the event.  It is best to give them at least one month's notice, so the homeowners have time to clean out their closets, garage, cabinets etc.  On the morning on the day of the sale, go around with coffee and donuts for a quick visit.  You never know what you may find to buy along the way.  And buying from someone helps them remember you give back!  Another good idea would be to schedule a truck to pick up the unsold items to donate or for charity.  Help out the community and they will think of all the good things you have done and call you first!

What other good things do you do for your neighborhood?

What sets you apart?