Use a yard sale to reduce the clutter in your home and get rid of items you don't want to move.

1. Check with your city government to see if you need a permit or license.

 

2. See if neighbors want to participate and have a "block" sale to attract more visitors.

 

3. Advertise. Put an ad in free classified papers, put up signs and balloons at major intersections and in stores near your home.

 

4. Price items ahead and attach prices with removable stickers. Remember, yard sales are supposed to be bargains, so don't try to sell anything of significant value this way.

 

5. Check items before the sale to be sure you haven't including something you want by mistake.

 

6. Keep pets away from the sale.

 

7. Display everything neatly and individually so customers don't have to dig through boxes.

 

8. Have an electrical outlet so buyers can test appliances.

 

9. Have plenty of bags and newspaper for wrapping fragile items.

 

10. Get enough change, and keep a close eye on your cash.

 

3 Comments on Tips For Holding A Yard Sale

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2007
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Hi Vickie-

I love garage sales and your post is right on the money. The best one yet, they had everything at .10. How can you go wrong at that price?  Nice suggestion to homesellers with too much stuff as well : )

11:02am • #1
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Vickie,

One thing that I learned is to start early - 6AM if possible. The "real" buyers come early. In my experience the late buyers were more just looking around.

Just my experience.

Thanks,
Shailesh
www.aimeeloans.com

11:35am • #2
Interesting i dont think i have really thought about any of that! wow good to know.
11:54am • #3

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