Thinking Of Holding A Garage Sale? Read This First

Holding a garage sale is a very good way to turn your unwanted stuff at home into cash. Online marketplace such as eBay and Facebook marketplace are some of the best sites to post your preloved things for sale. However, a traditional garage sale in front of your house is still the best way to sell your items fast.

If you want a successful garage sale after the holidays season, keep in mind the following tips:

The best days to hold a garage sale are Saturdays, Fridays, and Sundays in this order. People usually go shopping after their working days. Sundays are family bonding times so keep this in mind, too. Morning, as early as 7:00 am, is the best time of the day to start your sale. Take note to also avoid holding a garage sale when there are other main events in the neighborhood. Most people would choose to attend major events such as graduation, religious activities, or political activities, over buying at garage sales.

Don't plan and announce that you are holding a garage sale without completely decluttering your home first. Make sure that you are also willing to part with the things that you will be selling. Take time to inspect the stuff, too. Some of them might already be too worn out to be used as preloved items.

You may also ask your friends and relatives if they are willing to join you in holding a garage sale. They might have other stuff they are willing to sell. This is a good idea to give your prospective buyers lots of choices to choose from.

This takes much time so better do this before holding a garage sale. Categorize your stuff if they are dining or kitchenware, living room essentials, home decors, garden tools, and the like. This becomes a challenge to small items. Prepare boxes and trays to categorize your clutter. 

Your local government might require permits and application fees before you hold a sale. Check your homeowners' association if they allow garage sales in the neighborhood, or if there are only certain times and dates that you are allowed to do so.

Put up signs and notices before the date. Create publicity materials or simple digital posters to be posted in social media. Ask your friends if they could share it to their Facebook friends. 

Offer different modes of payment for your customers. Some of them might prefer cashless payment. Prepare coins for change. Don't forget to get a receipt pad and set up a separate table for payments.

It's better to have a friend or a family member helping you not only with the planning but also the execution of the sale. Holding a garage sale is a tiring activity but consider it as a bonding with your friends and family, too. Besides, it is the fastest way to monetize your clutter at home.