How to Have a Successful Yard Sale

If you're a little low on cash, overstocked on junk, and have some good weather coming your way, why not hold a yard sale? It's a very simple and quick way to make some extra bucks and clear out some room in your living space. So what are you waiting for? Use the following tips and advice to host your very own yard sale.

1. Get a Permit
- Most cities require you to obtain a permit before selling anything, let alone holding a garage sale. You can contact your city's officials to figure out exactly how to obtain one and what you will need in order to do so.

2. Gather your Goods
- Go through your entire house and gather up items that are no longer of use to you. Be sure to ask before you go through anyone else's things! Remember to check your closets, attic, basement, garage, etc. You can even ask your friends or family if they have any old junk they are willing to hand over for you to sell. Some of the top selling items in yard sales are kitchen items, knick knacks, board games, undamaged clothes, and furniture. Sort all of your goods into separate boxes in an organized fashion (clothes in one box, kitchen items in another, etc). Label these boxes so that you'll have everything easily accessible when you are ready to set up.

3. Pick a Time & Date
- Check out your weekly weather forecast online and choose a nice, warm day to hold your sale. Usually people prefer to keep their yard sale up for at least a weekend or until they get rid of most of their goods. Pick a time range (2-4 hours is a good idea), and try to give yourself at least 2 hours before the sale to set up. For example if you're having your sale at 10:00 AM, make sure you begin getting everything out and ready at 8:00 AM. Also, here's another tip: hold your yard sale at the beginning of the month (older people love yard sales and usually receive their SS check around the first).