There’s nothing like a moving sale to help you get rid of old furniture, clothing, books and other items that have been gathering dust in your garage. You can find new homes for all of your unwanted belongings and keep them out of the landfill, and at the same time, earn a little cash you can use for your moving expenses.
How to have a successful moving sale and handy moving sale tips:
- Make room in your garage or spare bedroom to collect items for sale. Encourage every member of your family, even kids, to contribute to your sale items ahead of time.
- Get your friends and neighbors involved! Larger, multi-family sales tend to draw more buyers… and they’re a lot more fun!
- Start planning about three weeks ahead, and keep in mind that most yard sales are on Saturdays. Be sure to post the times for your sale on your advertising, but expect early birds and be ready for them.
- Consider your location carefully. Make sure you have enough space to set up your tables and other items. Your customers will also need places to park. It’s ideal if your location is close to an intersection or in a high-traffic area, and if your home isn’t suitable, you might ask a friend or neighbor if they can host it for you.
- Check all of the pockets in your clothing, especially jeans and coats. You don’t want to leave money, gift cards or jewelry for the next owner to find.
- Make sure to advertise. Make large, legible signs for telephone poles, or have a few yard signs printed with directional arrows. You can put an ad in Craigslist, your neighborhood newsletter, and other local publications. And don’t forget to tell your friends on Facebook and Twitter.
- Be prepared to haggle. Remember that your goal is to get rid of everything you don’t need, not make tons of money. By being flexible on prices, you can make sure not to have anything left over at the end.
Check out these resources for promoting your moving sale:
- Advertise your moving sale or individual items on Craigslist.
- Include your sale on a Garage Sale Locator map like GSalR.com.
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