Use a yard sale to reduce the clutter in your home and get rid of items you don’t want to move.
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Check with your city government to see if you need a permit or license.
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See if neighbors want to participate and have a “block” sale to attract more visitors.
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Advertise and put an ad in free classified papers, put up signs and balloons at major intersections and in stores near your home.
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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.
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Check items before the sale to be sure you haven’t including something you want by mistake.
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Keep pets away from the sale.
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Display everything neatly and individually so customers don’t have to dig through boxes.
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Have an electrical outlet so buyers can test appliances.
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Have plenty of bags and newspaper for wrapping fragile items.
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Get enough change, and keep a close eye on your cash.
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