Are you hoping to have a yard sale sometime this spring or summer? I love shopping yard sales and as I have discovered, I even love having yard sales! The last time I had a yard sale I cleared several hundred dollars. This was awesome because I had more money in my pocket and I had less stuff cluttering up my home!
There are many benefits to having a great yard sale, but they aren’t just naturally successful. You need to plan well in order to make it as successful as possible. Here are 5 tips for a successful yard sale that you should do before you put that yard sale sign up.
5 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale
Research and Set The Right Date
Make sure to check out the calendar before you decide on your date. Avoid holidays where people tend to be traveling, but do look for other events that may be bringing people into your community.
Also, I have found that in my area Fridays and Saturdays are the most successful yard sale days.
Research Yard Sale Rules for Your Community
I live in a small town that doesn’t require permits or notice to the city, however, the larger city next me requires a $25 deposit/permit process. It’s important that you know what to expect in your area so that you aren’t breaking any local laws.
Toss Out Any and All Trash First
We’ve talked about this before. I know it’s hard to get rid of stuff sometimes, but trash is trash. And yes, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, but again, trash is trash! You aren’t going to sell that old stained shirt that you won’t wear and you shouldn’t expect anyone to pay their hard earned money for it either. Make sure you are trying to sell good, quality stuff.
Price Everything Out Beforehand
I’ve been to A LOT of yard sales. I rarely buy stuff at yard sales where they don’t have the prices marked. I don’t like it, plus, oftentimes yard sales are busy and I don’t want to wait in line just to ask for prices.
I have seen yard sales with price stickers on the items themself and I have seen price per item signs up for everyone to see. This makes selling a lot easier.
Advertise Online
Facebook community pages are a great way to let people know that you will be having a yard sale! Seriously the best way to get your info out there these days. Make sure to research the group rules before posting as many have restrictions on when you can post yard sales, but this is a good way to get your yard sale ad viewed by hundreds or even thousands of people.
