Use a yard sale to reduce the clutter in your home and get
rid of items you don’t want to move.

1. Check with your city government to see if you need a
permit or license.

2. See if neighbors want to participate and have a “block”
sale to attract more visitors.

3. Advertise. Put an ad in free classified papers, put up
signs and balloons at major intersections and in stores
near your home.

4. Price items ahead and attach prices with removable
stickers. Remember, yard sales are supposed to be
bargains, so don’t try to sell anything of significant value
this way.
5. Check items before the sale to be sure you haven’t
including something you want by mistake.

6. Keep pets away from the sale.

7. Display everything neatly and individually so
customers don’t have to dig through boxes.

8. Have an electrical outlet so buyers can test appliances.

9. Have plenty of bags and newspaper for wrapping
fragile items.

10. Get enough change, and keep a close eye on your
cash.

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