During any move, you will likely not be able to or even want to bring all of your belongings with you to your new home. Holding a moving sale can be a great way to declutter and earn some spending money. To make sure your sale can be a success, follow these few tips for planning and running a moving sale. To get more moving sale tips, contact us.
Figure out the ideal prices for your items
Once you know what you want to sell, make an inventory of everything and start researching into pricing. Price too low, and you lose out; price too high, and buyers may shy away.
Ask friends and family how much they’d pay for items, and research higher-value items online for moving sales.
Check up on municipal regulations regarding yard sales
You may be required to get a permit to hold a yard sale, or there could be noise, time, and other restrictions placed on you. Seek out the office for your municipality to find out what you might need to do.
Put time into making the sale look good
The presentation of the sale will influence your potential customers, just like any other shopping experience. This means that you should clearly label how much each individual item or type of item costs, and everything should be in its best possible state. Dust off items stored in the garage and check if they still work before displaying them.
Get some help from friends
Extra hands and eyes help when dealing with a crowd of customers, especially those with questions or in a rush. Ask your friends for help in exchange for a free lunch and time together before your move.
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