Hosting a yard sale before moving may seem like a very old school tactic these days with all of the different buying/selling apps and websites that exist. In our opinion, it’s still one of the greatest ways to get rid of some of your belongings all at once before moving day arrives. We spend a lot of time talking to our customers about how to prepare for their move and what precautions they can take to remove as much stress as possible. Hosting a yard sale before moving day is always one of the suggestions we have for customers who ask what options they have to get rid of unwanted items. Below are some of the key benefits of hosting a yard sale before moving.
Downsizing Before You Move
Downsizing is the number one tip we provide our customers when it comes to preparing for their move. If you’re looking for ways to make your move go faster, don’t bring the stuff you have no interest in keeping or that you don’t have room for anymore. By hosting a yard sale prior to moving day you can tackle a big portion of your downsizing all in one day. Take all that stuff you don’t need anymore and set it up on tables in your driveway. You’ll have the locals flocking to your street in no time once you put a few signs up.
Put Some Extra Money In Your Pocket
Moving is expensive. That’s why putting some extra money in your pocket prior to moving day can be a big win. Whether you get $20 or $200 from your yard sale, that’s money you didn’t have before to help you move. Make sure to do a little bit of research on the value of the items you’re selling so you know what you might be able to get for them. You want to offer a bargain on your items to help them fly off the shelves…or table tops.
Following Your Moving Plan
Like any other aspect of the moving process, you want to plan well in advance for a yard sale. If you’re going to be hosting a yard sale before moving, you’ll want to do so atleast 2 weeks before your moving date. This will give you enough time to sort through all of your items, host your yard sale, and still reevaluate where you’re at in your moving prep. Hosting a yard sale can help force you to stick to a well planned out moving process and not fall behind in the necessary preparation.
A yard sale is just one of many great ways to downsize before your upcoming move. If you have any questions about downsizing or just want a FREE Estimate from our team for your move, fill out the Moving Request Form and we’ll be happy to help!
