Monday, July 11, 2011

GET READY FOR A SUCCESSFUL YARD SALE!

1. FOLDING TABLES are the easiest to set up- throw colorful tablecloths on top if they're not in good shape. Use any large for sale items as extra display surfaces.

2. PUT A PRICE TAG ON EVERYTHING. If there are multiple components, like a box of dvd's post a sign stating the cost per item. 

3. DISPLAY EYE CATCHING PRODUCTS in a prominent place that can be seen from the street.  A large sign indicating a $1 table will also draw customers.

4. GROUP LIKE THINGS, kitchen utensils, children's toys, electronics- together.  Run an extension cord from the garage so people can test the gadgets.

5. DUST AND WASH EVERYTHING. If people believes the goods were well taken care of, they'll be more likely to buy them.

6. PROMOTE PRICIER ITEMS (Like cameras) by laying out all the pieces they came with, including manuals or Amazon descriptions. 

7. STOCK YOUR CASH BOX WITH CHANGE and have plenty of newspapers ready to wrap breakables.


From Sabrina Soto, Target's home style expert and host of  HGTV's Get It Sold.  

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