The How-To Guide For Garage Sales

HOW-T O GUIDE FOR GARAGE SALES Everything you need to know to host the big event - and keep calm doing it. WEEKENDS THE BEST TIMING Saturday is the ideal day to host a garage sale. You can also try Fridays and Sundays! 25 PEAK HOURS You'll get the most visitors from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you're open on Friday, choose evening hours. 1-2 DAYS LONG Most of your best items will sell in the first few hours. Sales longer than two days lose interest. tt tt Many people wonder when they should start planning a garage sale. Since there's a lot. of work that goes into one, experts recommend waiting until you have enough things to fill 2-3 large tables and some of your driveway or yard. SPREAD THE WORD SIMPLE SIGNS Stick to 1-2 lines and use a large print that people can read when driving by. GARAGE SALE! TODAY 8-2 ADVERTISE YOUR BEST ITEMS Use Craigslist, social media, and local newspapers to attract visitors. Focus on your more expensive goods, but don't exaggerate. BALLOONS & STREAMERS Tie decorations to your mailbox and trees. You'll draw in curious neighbors and sell more. PRICING TIPS 25¢ 25 CENT INCREMENTS PACKAGE DEALS Adding up items will be easier and you won't have to keep track of nickels, dimes, and pennies. You're more likely to sell all your lower priced items if you offer them in bundles. MARK ALL PRICES Group similar pieces together, but make sure every price is clear for your customers. SETTING UP THE SALE PRICING TOOLS Stash tape, sharpies, and colored dots nearby. CALCULATOR & MONEY BOX Keep sales flowing with quick math and use a money box as a secure home for your earnings. COFFEE THERMOS A cup of joe (or two) will be your best friend in the morning and during the slower periods. 000 COOLER OF REFRESHMENTS Stay cool during the heat. You can also share with guests! TABLES & TABLECLOTHS Getting your belongings up off the ground will make shopping easier for your customers. RECLAIM YOUR HOME A garage sale is a perfect way to find new homes for the items you no longer want. As you prepare for your sale, why not take a bit of extra time to tackle the rest of your clutter? Try grabbing three boxes and a trash can and decide, item by item, what needs to be sold, relocated, put into storage, or tossed. Once you finish your sale, enjoy your freshly de-cluttered home! tipnut.com/garage-sale-tips-for-success-how-to-guide/ SOURCES: countryliving.com/homes/shopping/yard-sale-tips/ BROUGHT TO YOU BY: StorageAhead organizedhome.com/declutter-1o1-strategies-cut-clutter/