One of the best ways to efficiently prepare for a home move is to declutter. You have surely accumulated a lot of things from many years of staying in that home. But now it’s time to leave and decide what you will need to bring to your new home. This will reduce the things you need to pack and relocate, which means lower moving expenses because you will only need to pay removalists less for moving fewer items. At the same time, it will give you the opportunity to host a pre-moving sale which will give you additional funds that you may use during your moving process.

If you are thinking of doing a pre-moving sale, you need to plan and prepare in advance. We gathered these easy-to-follow tips for a successful hosting of your pre-moving sale.

1. Create an inventory list

Once you are done with decluttering, you can now gather all items that are still in good working condition. Creating a list of all these items will make your pre-moving sale more organised just like in real stores. Since this will come in handy, you just need to cross out in your list the items that are already sold making it easier for you to identify and inform the customer about available items. 

2. Pick an ideal date and time

Are you thinking of having a yard sale or a garage sale? Whatever your choice is, make sure you pick the best date when there are a great number of potential customers such as the weekend. This day, you are sure people are not going to work and are not in a hurry and will have the chance to check your pre-moving sale.

It is important to also check the weather forecast before picking the date. This way, you can avoid those days with bad weather. Also, avoid choosing dates that conflict with holidays in your area. People surely have planned beforehand such as out-of-town events which means only a few potential customers.

3. Check with your local authorities

In order to avoid any problems or issues during your pre-moving sale, check with your local authorities if you need a permit or any documents before doing a garage or yard sale. This will make you feel secure since you follow any regulations by the authorities. But you need to do this at least 3 to 4 weeks before your pre-moving sale for you to have ample time to comply with the needed requirements.

4. Price your items right

Check your inventory list and make time to price your items. You can base your prices online to see how much an item will cost and set a fair price. Remember, it’s impossible to charge the items with the true value of the item or even the price that a secondhand store may charge. People are going to garage or yard sales expecting a good deal, so avoid setting the price too high. If you already have a fair price in mind, put a tag or write your prices on a neon sticker clearly using a marker and attach them to each item. Potential customers can determine the price of each item easily.

5. Market your pre-moving sale

To attract potential customers, make sure to spread the word about your pre-moving sale. Nowadays, there are a lot of ways to market your upcoming event.  As they say, rumours spread fast, so word of mouth is a good start. You can also take advantage of social media to promote your pre-moving sale and to reach more people. Additionally, you can make some signs and posters big and clear enough for people to see. Be sure to put them in the area where they are noticeable. Making flyers and distributing them around your neighbourhood is also a good idea.

You can make all these ways to promote your pre-moving sale or just pick only a few things you can do. No matter what you decide to do, be sure to include important details such as date, time, address, and phone number for people who they can contact for more information about the garage or yard sale and a list of items you are going to sell like appliances, furniture and other electronics for them to know what they will be looking forward to.

6. Be open to bargaining

Some people would love to negotiate prices to get an ever-lower price so be ready and be flexible. Potential customers would love to look for additional discounts so consider dropping some prices down. But if you think the price they are asking for is not right, try to meet halfway. Bargaining can be fun and entertaining, especially for people you know so remember to enjoy your pre-moving sale.

7. Donate what you have left

Once your pre-moving sale was successfully held, check the items that are left and the best thing to do is donate them to local charities. If you have time, deliver the items to the drop off centres. But if you don’t have one, contact some organizations about the items you will be donating, and they will be happy to pick them up from your place.

A pre-moving sale is a win-win situation. It’s a great and fun way to remove all the items you won’t need in your new home and at the same time, earn additional money for your home move. The best way to use the money is to hire a Removalist Perth or Removalist Adelaide to have a smoother and more convenient move.

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