One of the best things you can do before the moving company in Brampton, ON moves you to your new home is to hold a garage sale. Too many people relocate with a lot of things they don’t want, don’t need, and don’t have space for. You don’t want to be one of those people. This is a good reason to have a garage sale before moving day.
Here are some tips to help you plan a successful garage sale prior to moving to another place.
Hold it Over the Weekend
It’s customary to hold garage sales on weekends. People are usually available in a way that they aren’t during the workweek. So schedule your garage sale for a weekend to maximize the amount of foot traffic that you can expect to attract to your yard. Your goal is to sell all your inventory, and it makes sense to hold the sale when a critical mass of people are available.
Price Things Reasonably
When people go to a garage sale in search of some goodies, they don’t want a good deal. They want a steal of a deal. They want the sort of deal that compels them to let their friends know what they scored at a garage sale – and how little they paid to get it. Remember this when the time comes to price your stuff. There’s another thing to consider when it comes to pricing. In addition to offering steal-of-a-deal prices, be willing to haggle. You don’t have to give things away, but being flexible will help. After all, the goal is to sell as much as you can so that you have less stuff that needs to be moved to your new home.
Spread the Word
Make sure that everyone knows about your garage sale. Put up flyers, post online ads, and encourage family and friends to spread the word. Be sure to include a list of some of the things you’ll have for sale — or at least include some broad product categories. Most people will want an idea of what they can expect to find at your garage sale before they bother showing up.
Organize & Sort Properly
Your next order of business is to organize and to sort things properly. There should be a logical order in terms of where you place what. Make the most of the space you have to sort things. It will make it easier for patrons to find what they want, and this could result in more sales.
By following these tips, you’ll be more likely than not to hold a successful garage sale that allows you to get rid of some stuff while also making you some money. Whether you call a Brampton, ON moving company before or after the garage sale is up to you. But you can count on ABS Movers & Storage when you’re ready to book a professional moving company. We’ll handle the logistics — not to mention the heavy lifting — on moving day. We also offer storage solutions and junk removal services. You can reach us by phone at (416) 588-1499 or you can visit us at 17 Dora Ave Toronto, ON M6H 1J5 for the assistance you need.
