With spring comes spring flowers and May showers but it's also that time of year again when you begin seeing those garage and yard sale signs popping up everywhere when driving. There are many reasons people have these sales and included is down sizing in preparation to move into a smaller home, or up sizing into a bigger home.
Below are some tips that can help you prepare for your upcoming garage sale.
What to Sell: Shoppers are more likely stop for full tables. Dealers and collectors visit sales, so clearly display one-of-a-kind items. Dressers, bookcases, baskets, tables, toys, and tools attract traffic. Make sure appliances work.
How to Price: Tag all items. Be prepared to haggle. Garage sale experts say 10-30% of retail is a fair price for most items.
How to Display: Clean everything. Large items bring the most foot traffic. Items sorted by size and type and organized on shelves or rack fetch higher prices. Clearly mark your sales area. If you have a sale in your garage, cover anything you want to keep.
How to Advertise: Place an ad in a newspaper. Partner with neighbors and split the cost. Make neatly lettered signs to direct traffic to your house (but take them down when the sale is over).
When to Sell: Check the weather when planning your sale. Even if your sale is indoors, bad weather keeps customers home. Saturday is often the best day for a sale, but in some places, people favor Thursday or Friday sales. If you're new to an area, ask around.
What to Do with Leftovers: Store them for next year. Give them away. Have them picked up by a charitable organization; keep a receipt for tax time.
Whether it's moving that has you preparing for your sale or just trying to declutter your home, the above can assist to help you when preparing ahead of time, during and after your sale.
If you or anyone you know is interested in buying or selling a home, please do not hesitate to contact The Carlock Homes Team, 404-375-4470. It is our goal to be the first in real estate and make you our #1 priority; helping to make your buying and selling experience a better and easier one. We strive for the best in customer service and love helping future homeowners fulfill their dreams.