Moving from one residence to another provides the perfect opportunity to get rid of all those things that you’ve had stored and haven’t used in years. Rather than haul all of these unused belongings from one location to another – which takes up a lot of time, effort and money – why not get rid of it beforehand? While you can always donate your things to a needy charity, you may also want to consider selling this stuff so you can make a few bucks at the same time, especially if your belongings are valuable and worth a lot of money. If you choose to hold a moving sale, here are some tips to help you make the most of it.

Enlist Some Help

It’s impossible to predict how many people will show up to your moving sale – it could be just a handful, or it could even be dozens. If your sale ends up attracting a ton of people, you might want to have some help on hand. Enlist the assistance of friends and family to help you manage the sale and ensure everything goes smoothly.

Research the Value of Your Items

The last thing you want to do is sell something for $5 when it was actually worth $100! To avoid losing out, make sure you look into the value of the items that you are selling, and price them accordingly. You may also want to take the time to clean or repair certain items, which can actually help to boost their value and let you collect more money from them.

Organize Your Items by Category

It will be a lot easier for shoppers if your items are grouped accordingly. Don’t put your cookbooks with the kids’ toys. Not only will categorizing make for a more positive experience for your customers, it can also help boost sales, too.

Advertise

You may have a ton of great things to sell, but if nobody knows about your sale, you won’t make much money or get rid of your things by the time moving day arrives. Once you’ve decided on a good date and time for you, make sure you advertise. Put up signs all over the neighbourhood, put an ad out in the local newspaper, and post a notice at your local coffee shop or grocery store. And don’t forget to place directional signs the morning of the sale so people can easily find you.

Put a Price Tag on Everything

Moving sales can get really busy. You likely won’t have much time to stop and come up with an accurate price on the spot every time someone asks how much a certain item is. Tagging everything before the moving sale can save you a ton of time and hassle. You can always negotiate, but having a price tag on every item (or group of items that go together) can be extremely helpful.

Put Away Things That Aren’t For Sale

You don’t want your child’s favourite teddy bear mingled in with the rest of the stuff you’re selling and be sold by mistake. Moving sales often allow people inside the home, especially if large pieces of furniture are being sold. Keep all doors locked, tape off entryways, and put away anything that is off limits to prevent any confusion.

Have A Lot of Change Ready

Nobody is going to be paying by credit card or check, so be ready to make change when people hand you large sums of money. A moving sale can be a great way to purge your things and make some extra money on the side. When it’s time to move your things to your new abode, be sure to call Armando Movers to help with the big day!