Garage Sale Checklist for Sellers
Pre-planning your garage sale has many benefits. A pre-sale check list should be an integral part of your planning and should include some the following items:
- Ask local authorities about permits, restrictions, advertising, and tax implications.
- Visit neighborhood garage sales early on the first day to see pricing and what sells best.
- Read other garage sale ads and write your ad to feature the broad scope of the items you are selling.
- Decide where the sale will take place and allow shoppers in the sales area only. Keep your house doors closed and locked if the sale is outside.
- Before setting up, remove everything from the sale area that is not for sale.
- Place similar items close to each other.
- Dust off, polish, or vacuum furniture, rugs, and better quality items. These items will sell quicker. Mark anything not perfect, “as is,” and price accordingly.
- Price every item clearly in multiples of ten cents. If you have lots of items priced for $1, put them all on one table marked “EVERYTHING HERE $1.” Expect to negotiate, so determine your minimum prices in advance.
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Post signs the day before your sale begins, and remember to remove them after the sale.
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Have plenty of cash in silver and single bills before you begin.
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Position your cashier where he/she can observe departing shoppers and never leave the cash box unattended.
Although these are items suggested by S.M.A.R.T. Marketing, Inc., I'm sure you may have additional items to include on your list. But most of all, make it a day of fun for you and everyone else involved!
If you are thinking of buying or selling, call me today at 301-502-2669 or email me at dwpettis@aol.com, or visit my website: www.diana4yourhomesdesire.com. I am called to serve. So go ahead, give me a call, and see for yourself!
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