All the work is done! Wait a minute, what about the left over stuff? Don't bring it back in to your home. It just defeats the purpose of the purge.
Three choices A. Try one more time to sell it at a yard or garage sale, why not? you already have everything
B. Ebay or Craigs list or the local penny saver or classifieds. C. My favorite Donate it. There are so many wonderful charities that will come and pick your donation up or if you can deliver it. Choose one of your favorites the following is an example list of tax deductible charities: Amvets , Salvation Army, ASPCA, just to name a few pick your favorite. Help those in need, always a good thing.
Check out the rest of this garage sale yard sale series:
Part 1 Part 2 Part3 Part 4
Thanks for reading Next week ..... Getting ready for the move
Until then have a great week!
Classic 1 Realty
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
The Successful Garage Sale Part 4 Organization
We have stuff? check! We advertised online? check! We have signs? check! Ready, Set, ..... Hold on, not quite, yet.....
Garage sale curb appeal, the phrase of the day. What that means is to have everything organized together in sections and looking attractive. Small appliances with small appliances, clothes with clothes, jewelry with jewelry, organize it! Table tops with table cloths (or sheets) look great for display surfaces. For easy closing, store boxes under the tables.
The more attractive your display looks from the street the more likely the vehicle will stop. Walk out to the street how does your place look? Does it look organized and neat? Or sloppy and cluttered?
Place your more expensive items towards the street or entry this will create intrigue and promote your sale.
Price your stuff, remember be realistic, you can always go down, people love to barter.
Necessary supplies - change, bags, boxes, pen paper dots for pricing
Fridays are always a busy day if you can, start your sale on a Friday morning, Saturday morning&Sundays after church. Be Inviting! Say hello and smile to every person that comes up you want them to feel comfortable.
Check out the rest of our series on Successful Garage sales
Part 1, Part 2 Part 3
That's it for now stay tuned for the last part of the Garage Sale Series next week - Part 5 The Sale is Over
Classic 1 Realty
Garage sale curb appeal, the phrase of the day. What that means is to have everything organized together in sections and looking attractive. Small appliances with small appliances, clothes with clothes, jewelry with jewelry, organize it! Table tops with table cloths (or sheets) look great for display surfaces. For easy closing, store boxes under the tables.
The more attractive your display looks from the street the more likely the vehicle will stop. Walk out to the street how does your place look? Does it look organized and neat? Or sloppy and cluttered?
Place your more expensive items towards the street or entry this will create intrigue and promote your sale.
Price your stuff, remember be realistic, you can always go down, people love to barter.
Necessary supplies - change, bags, boxes, pen paper dots for pricing
Fridays are always a busy day if you can, start your sale on a Friday morning, Saturday morning&Sundays after church. Be Inviting! Say hello and smile to every person that comes up you want them to feel comfortable.
Check out the rest of our series on Successful Garage sales
Part 1, Part 2 Part 3
That's it for now stay tuned for the last part of the Garage Sale Series next week - Part 5 The Sale is Over
Classic 1 Realty
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
The Successful Garage Sale Part 3 Signage
Garage/Yard Sale Signage
Studies show that the signs that stand out the most are red print on a white back round. Around ten signs on White poster board and red markers are ideal, of course depending on the distance from the nearest main road. Make sure that the words Yard Sale or Garage Sale are first, large and on the top, arrows are great!
The address of your sale location must be prominently displayed.
Anything you can do to make your sign stand out, do it! Balloons, big letters, some additional neon poster boards with black lettering.
Do not forget to advertise online! So many free advertising sites, take advantage of it, especially if where you live prohibits signage.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Moving in Steps ... Step 2 Successful Garage sale
OK, going through all of your stuff make 3 piles: Keep, Sell or Donate and Toss it!
While trimming down think about the broken items that you maybe able to sell on ebay, craigslist or amazon for parts.
Most important is advertising! Cannot express this enough, if people do not know where you are it doesn't matter how great your stuff is.
Now let's talk about online FREE advertising my fave! Craigslist, Facebook, Twitter, myspace, pennysaver, create your own site with details and photos on webs.com Start your online advertising 10 days in advance, make sure you update every three days and the day before your sale.
Stay tuned.... up next signage....
Bye for now
Classic 1 Realty
Moving in steps : Step 2 Successful Garage or Yard Sale
OK, going through all of your stuff make 3 piles: Keep, Sell or Donate and Toss it!
While trimming down think about the broken items that you maybe able to sell on ebay, craigslist or amazon for parts.
Most important is advertising! Cannot express this enough, if people do not know where you are it doesn't matter how great your stuff is.
Now let's talk about online FREE advertising my fave! Craigslist, Facebook, Twitter, myspace, pennysaver, create your own site with details and photos on webs.com Start your online advertising 10 days in advance, make sure you update every three days and the day before your sale.
Stay tuned.... up next signage....
Bye for now
Classic 1 Realty
While trimming down think about the broken items that you maybe able to sell on ebay, craigslist or amazon for parts.
Most important is advertising! Cannot express this enough, if people do not know where you are it doesn't matter how great your stuff is.
Now let's talk about online FREE advertising my fave! Craigslist, Facebook, Twitter, myspace, pennysaver, create your own site with details and photos on webs.com Start your online advertising 10 days in advance, make sure you update every three days and the day before your sale.
Stay tuned.... up next signage....
Bye for now
Classic 1 Realty
Friday, March 30, 2012
Moving in Steps, step 1 Ready, set, purge!
Getting ready for the big move? New beginning, out with the old, in with the new! Go through your kitchen cabinets, your closets, old art & furniture. Have a yard sale, garage sale or sell it on Amazon, ebay or craigs list! Rule of thumb, if you haven't used it in a year and do not see using it in the near future, get rid of it!
Please follow our new moving tips series.
Bye for now,
Classic 1 Realty
Please follow our new moving tips series.
Bye for now,
Classic 1 Realty
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Choosing the perfect home
Whether you are buying a home or in the process of renting a home there are key factors to consider depending on your wants and needs.
First is deciding which is more beneficial for you leasing or buying. If you are planning to stay in an area for a temporary amount of time a lease maybe best for you. If maintaining a home and being responsible for necessary repairs is not something you wish to deal with leasing maybe for you.
At the time of this blog post the housing market is filled with short sales and foreclosures. This is definitely a buyers market. Take your time to find what suits you.
First is deciding which is more beneficial for you leasing or buying. If you are planning to stay in an area for a temporary amount of time a lease maybe best for you. If maintaining a home and being responsible for necessary repairs is not something you wish to deal with leasing maybe for you.
At the time of this blog post the housing market is filled with short sales and foreclosures. This is definitely a buyers market. Take your time to find what suits you.
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