Easy ways to Make your Yard Sale a Huge Success

FALLS CHURCH, Va. - July 8, 2013 - PRLog -- Yard sales are the part of American summer landscape. For many it is an opportunity to convert the household items that have not been used for a long time into quick cash. Here are a few useful tips to attract shoppers and boost sales.

What's your goal?- Are you just trying to de-clutter your space or serious about making money? If you're serious about making money, you'll need to put in more effort.

Select your yard sale date carefully- Make a quick study about the market and the other local events that are bound to take place at the same time of your yard sale. Also keep in mind that the disposable income is more during the first weekend of the month.

Have a plan and keep plenty of items - You’ll need to plan to have your merchandise ready at least a week before you open your yard sale. If you don't have enough to fill your yard, ask your neighbors and friends to join. This will attract more people.

Place an ad in the newspaper - A large classified ad in your local newspaper will do wonders to boost your sale. Also make your signs large and legible. You can have a placard that says “Yard Sale" and an arrow pointing the way.

Promote your yard sale online (http://everydayyardsale.com/)- There are many online sites where you can place your advertisement for your yard sale for free. Also tap social networks to promote your yard sale.

Keep your children occupied - Yard sale gives children an opportunity to put up a lemonade stand (http://everydayyardsale.com/blog/hosting-a-lemonade-stand...). You can let them sell their old toys and books. Many shoppers love to see the whole family participate, as many bring their children with them.

Prepare you items for sale- All the curios and merchandise should be dusted. The clothes should be washed and ironed.

The other things that you need to keep in mind while hosting a yard sale are have someone work the sale with you, you need to have a plan for unsold items, make prices clear and also keep plenty of change. Keep plenty of old newspapers and provide paper bags for those who buy more than one item. Always keep a calculator within your reach and all the valuable items near you.

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