There are a few reasons why people decide to host a garage sale. They may be moving and they don’t want to have to pack and haul all their stuff with them. Or maybe they’ve simply grown tired of all the boxes of unused stuff in their garage and they’d like to clear them out so they can once again use the space for its intended purpose: parking the car. On the other hand, they might just be in need of some extra cash. No matter why people have garage sales, though, all are seeking the same outcome – they want to make as much money as possible while getting rid of the items they no longer use.
So if you’ve got a garage sale on the horizon and you want to do everything you can to ensure a fruitful experience, here are some tips that are sure to get the goods gone and the money in your hand.
Advertise wisely. Knowing how and where to advertise for a garage sale is the biggest part of attracting buyers. After all, you don’t stand to sell much if nobody knows you’re having a sale. So put an ad on Craigslist, advertise in your local paper, and hang brightly-colored signs and balloons at the busiest nearby intersections to ensure that people know a sale is happening. And don’t forget to include major items for sale in your ads as a way to entice people seeking specific purchases.