Use a yard sale to reduce the clutter inyour home and get rid of items you don’twant to move.Check with your city government to see ifyou need a permit or license.
1. See if other neighbors want toparticipate and have a “block” sale toattract more visitors.
2. Put an ad in free classified papers, putup signs and balloons at majorintersections and in stores near yourhome.
3. Price items ahead and attach priceswith removable stickers. Remember,yard sales are supposed to bebargains, so don’t try to sell anythingof significant value this way.
4. Check items before the sale to be sureyou haven’t including something youwant by mistake.
5. Keep pets away from the sale.
6. Display everything neatly andindividually so customers don’t have todig through boxes.
7. Have an electrical outlet so buyers cantest appliances.
8. Have plenty of bags and newspaperfor wrapping fragile items.
9. Get enough change, and keep a closeeye on your cash.
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