Tips for a Successful Yard Sale

 
 

Are you done cleaning your house out, and now you are left with a massive pile of junk just sitting there? There are many ways that you can deal with your stuff, and not all of them require moving your things to the markets or recycling warehouses. Instead, what you can do is set up a yard sale to get rid of most of your stuff from a slight distance and also make some cash on items that aren’t as useful to you. Here are some tips and tricks to get you through.

Just because you can sell off anything in a yard sale doesn’t mean you should start selling off trashy items. Anything that is missing a part, not functional, has a health hazard, and is worn out should not be sold off in that sale. All the pieces within your sale items will make the rest of your items harder to be sold out as the potential buyer wouldn’t be pleased by looking at things that aren’t well taken care of. All the other items that have been kept out should be cleaned thoroughly to attract more buyers. Cleaning and polishing items beforehand can help to increase the value of the item. Finally, filter everything from the yard sale and only put the article in front that are gently used.

Neighborhood involvement

 

Invite your neighbors beforehand and let them know you are having a yard sale early. This tactic would help you sell your things off quicker, and you also might get a few extra hands to help you set the yard sale up. In addition, the word of yard sale can get down to other streets with the help of your neighbors, which would again help you with the flow of potential buyers.

Market your sale

 

There are multiple sites and social media platforms where you can advertise your yard sale free of cost. All you have to do is post your address on sites for yard sale searchers and let them know of your availability. This form of marketing will again help you with the inflow of browsers and maybe even some potential buyers.

Appropriate prices

 

Yes, you may have bought something for a great price, but it doesn’t mean it will sell off at the same price anymore. Remember that this sale isn’t about you reimbursing the money you had spent on an item. However, it is about making some cash off of whatever you can, all the while being able to remove items from your house without them ending in the trash. Therefore, keep a margin of bargaining so that you can sell off the things, all the while staying safe from hagglers.

Loose change

 
 Make sure you have change with you for even the smallest. Having different bills will give you access to having the upper hand in bargaining, and you can stick to your prices. Having change on you beforehand will also make your selling procedure swift as the exchange of money won’t be a hassle when you are already sat prepared.

Call Golden State Junk Removal

 

Once you are done with your yard sale and have made enough money off of it that you want to close it, call Golden State Junk Removal to take care of the rest of the junk that you couldn’t sell off.