Garage Sale – How To Make It A Success
Garage sales are such a fun way to declutter your home and garage, and make a little extra money. But the process of deciding what to keep, what to sell, and what to donate can be stressful. I got your guide on how to figure all of that out!
Decluttering That Space
Room-by-Room Sweep: Go through each room in your house and identify items you no longer use, need, or love. Don’t forget closets, basements, and garages. These spaces can have hidden treasures.
Create Piles: As you sort through your belongings, create three piles: Keep, sell, and donate. This will help you stay organized and focused.
3 questions to ask yourself:
– When was the last time I used this? If it’s been over a year, let it go.
– Does this item have sentimental value? If not, let it go.
– Is it in good condition? If not consider donation or recycling.
Don’t Hold On To Unnecessary Things ‘Just In Case’
Deciding What to Sell:
- Furniture sells well – they are a big draw to your garage sale. Dressers, tables, chairs, shelving.
- Electronics – Working electronics like TVs, gaming consoles, and kitchen appliances.
- Kids Items – toys, clothes, baby gear all those things are always in high demand.
- Tools – Power tools, lawnmowers, gardening supplies, DIY people love those things.
- Home Decor – Picture frames, lamps, decorative pieces.
Items That Might Not Sell:
- Clothing that’s super used – clothing can sell, but items that are heavily worn or out of style may not. Focus on selling gently used, current fashion pieces.
- Old books – unless a collector’s item most people aren’t looking for books. Donate those!
- Large Appliances – heavy things can be hard to sell because people may be alone or not have a truck. Try selling those online.
Inevitably, some items won’t sell. Rather than bringing them back into your home donate donate donate! One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.
Having a garage sale is an opportunity to declutter your home, and make some extra money. Maybe you can start buying and selling things and make a living doing it. These tips help and happy garage sale.
