Clearing out the clutter in your home is a great feeling \u2014 especially when it frees up space that\u2019s long been held hostage by unused and unwanted items. When you\u2019re ready to downsize, a yard sale is one way to get rid of gently used items while also earning a little cash. Prepare for a yard sale in seven steps, and then be creative, put on some music and a pot of coffee, and have fun with it. You\u2019ll be clutter-free in no time!<\/p>\n
Step 1: Group items.<\/strong> Step 2: Advertise.<\/strong> Step 3: Plan your layout.<\/strong> If possible, display clothing on garment racks. Crumpled-up piles of T-shirts won\u2019t sell, but a tidy row of ladies\u2019 dresses and blouses might attract attention.<\/p>\n Lastly, leave enough space for shoppers to move around easily without bumping into each other or knocking over your displays.<\/p>\n Step 4: Price items to sell.<\/strong> Step 5: Plug in electronics.<\/strong> Step 6: Stay safe.<\/strong> Step 7: Designate free items.<\/strong> What are some other ideas you have for running a successful yard sale? Post them in the comments below!<\/p>\n To brainstorm ways to add custom storage to your home, please contact us. We have lots of great solutions to help you stay organized from here on out!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Clearing out the clutter in your home is a great feeling \u2014 especially when it frees up space that\u2019s long been held hostage by unused and unwanted items. When you\u2019re…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":17389,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[233,147,269],"class_list":["post-655","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-closet-organization","tag-declutter","tag-garage","tag-yard-sale"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nAs you\u2019re cleaning out your garage, shelves and closets, group any like items together in piles. You might have groupings of books, clothing, sporting goods, kitchen items, toys and d\u00e9cor, for example.<\/p>\n
\nIn addition to signs you post around the neighborhood, go online to promote your yard sale. Take advantage of free avenues, such as local Facebook groups dedicated to yard sales. Post plenty of pictures of items ahead of time, as some people might offer to buy an item on the spot even before your sale.<\/p>\n
\nUse tables for smaller items, grouped by category, so shoppers can easily see what you\u2019re selling. If you must place items on the ground, place tarps or blankets on your driveway first. It\u2019ll look nicer than concrete!<\/p>\n
\nDon\u2019t expect to earn a ton of money at your garage sale \u2014 people are there looking for a bargain. They\u2019ll either try to negotiate pricing with you or will avoid anything that seems overpriced. As a general rule of thumb, price your items at around 20 percent of what you paid for it.<\/p>\n
\nDo you want to keep answering the question, \u201cDoes it work?\u201d Probably not \u2014 so avoid confusion by plugging in any electronics. Not only does it make it easy for shoppers to see items in action, but it also can add a visual draw for passers-by.<\/p>\n
\nPut your money box in a nonvisible location and keep it manned. Lock your windows and doors, and avoid having anyone come inside your house. Take note of where the nearest public restroom is ahead of time so you can give directions if anyone asks to use yours.<\/p>\n
\nPut any items you\u2019re willing to give away in a box marked \u201cFree.\u201d When the yard sale is close to ending, you might start adding items to the box. The goal is to get rid of things you don\u2019t need, not bring them back in the house with you. You can also schedule a donation pickup for unsold items.<\/p>\n