How to Plan a Successful Garage Sale Before You Move

How to Plan a Successful Garage Sale Before You Move
If you’re planning a move, one of the best things you can do is have a garage sale to get rid of items you don’t want to take to your new home. There are few things in life better than getting rid of clutter and starting out fresh. Below are tips for planning a successful garage sale before you move.

Deciding In Advance What to Sell

You don’t have to be a hoarder to struggle with letting go of your belongings. There are many reasons why people hold on to stuff. Sometimes there are sentimental attachments, while other times there is a sincere belief that you’ll need certain items down the road. It’s important to shift your mindset by realizing that your possessions don’t define you. If you haven’t used an item in the past year, you probably won’t ever use it.

Once you have made a decision to let go of things, you can place “sell” boxes in each room of your home weeks prior to the garage sale. You should fill the boxes until the big day arrives. You can sell items like clothing, furniture, electronics, dishes and books.

Here’s a list of what you’ll need to do next:

Advertise your garage sale on Craigslist, social media and anywhere else.
Gather all of your supplies in advance, such as price stickers and boxes.
Solicit the support of friends and family members – free pizza might help!
Make a decision to sell everything that was in the boxes, even if you have to drop the prices.