| You can tell it is Spring with all the flowers in the | | | | not need. Many times items put out for sale probably |
| area, but also with the abundance of weekend Yard | | | | should be just thrown out and my favorite question |
| Sales that are popping up all over the place! | | | | to my clients is: If you went to a yard sale would |
| If there is one sign for a Yard Sale, you can count of | | | | you buy this item -- even if it was for a quarter? If |
| finding at lease a half a dozen more in the same | | | | the answer is no why bother putting it out for sale? |
| general vicinity. I often marvel at the number of | | | | Of course, the old saying that one persons junk is |
| people who plan their weekends making the rounds | | | | another persons treasure could apply. |
| of the various sales. | | | | There are 5 key things to do for a successful Moving |
| One facet of my business is to help my clients find | | | | Sale: |
| good homes for their valued possessions, and moving | | | | 1. Make sure that all items are clean and clearly |
| sales (yard, estate, tag or whatever you choose to | | | | displayed - items that are clean and display nicely will |
| call it) has become a way to help them pare down | | | | attract more attention and more likely will sell. |
| their belongings. I have come to the conclusion that | | | | 2. Price all items clearly; remember that your |
| there are three different personalities who are | | | | customers will want to negotiate price. |
| moving sale aficionados': | | | | 3. Display payment policy - Cash Only or whatever; |
| 1) The Professional, the person who drives by and | | | | also All Sales Final! |
| can tell instantly whether or not to even park the | | | | 4. At half way point of the sale - make everything 1 |
| vehicle and go in a look around. | | | | 2 price! |
| 2) The Browser, is the person who wanders around | | | | 5. Do not overprice your items - Remember the |
| once, then starts over picking out specific items, | | | | purpose of the sale is to sell everything - so price the |
| turning them over, standing and pondering, putting | | | | items accordingly. People do not come to yard sales |
| items down to move on to something else and then | | | | with thousands of dollars to spend. If you have high |
| come back again. | | | | value items to sell a yard sale is not the appropriate |
| Eventually they will want to buy the item or items | | | | venue. |
| and offer 50% less than what you have it priced. 3) | | | | Setting up and taking down a sale is a lot of work |
| The Looker, it the person who is a neighbor, friend, | | | | and I often hear from people after the fact that |
| or relative who come over to show support, I hope, | | | | they really do not know whether or not it was |
| and hopefully not to just satisfy their curiosity. They | | | | financially worth the effort. Just remember that |
| are really not interested in buying anything, but are | | | | whatever left do not bring it back into the garage, |
| curious about what kind of "stuff" you are selling. | | | | basement, or house. These items are things you did |
| It is always interesting to watch and pick out the | | | | not want or you would not be trying to sell them. |
| different personalities. | | | | Bring them to the dump or put out for this weeks |
| For anyone who has organized, managed, and | | | | trash collection. |
| worked moving sales, it is a lot of work putting one | | | | So to all the people who are having sales this Spring, |
| together. It is a great exercise to do, but then you | | | | enjoy yourself and I wish you great success. |
| realize just how much you have that you really do | | | | |