One of the most important steps in preparing for a move is to clear out unwanted items in your home. Books, clothing, household items, and furniture that you either haven’t used in years or you have no need for in your new home should be dealt with long before moving day. Instead of packing, hauling, and unpacking unwanted items, find them a new home. One great way to clear out items is to hold a pre-move garage sale. As a bonus, holding a garage sale may even help you make a little money to finance your move along the way.
Set the Date
When setting a date for your garage sale, keep several factors in mind. Weekends tend to be the most traditional days for garage sales. Make sure, however, to avoid holiday weekends. Try to schedule your garage sale when warm weather is expected.
Advertise
The key to a successful garage sale is advertising. Ideas for advertising include:
· Newspaper ads
· Notices in community bulletins or newsletters
· Signs in windows or stores
· Flyers
· Location signs throughout the area
· Balloons to draw attention to signs
Remember to keep all of writing on your advertising big and bold and to include the necessary time, date, and address of your sale.
Price it Right
For items to sale, they have to be priced according to what a buyer is willing to pay, not by what the seller is hoping to earn. Keep your prices low and you may find that you make more money in the long run. Remember, the main focus of your garage sale is to clear out your home before a move, not to make a huge profit.
Once you have successfully hosted your pre-move garage sale, get ready to give your local Salt Lake City movers a call. At All My Sons in Salt Lake City, we are ready to help get the rest of your important personal belongings safely and professionally transported to your new home.