Garage Sale Checklist
Table of Contents
Planning
Do a thorough spring cleaning.
Sort through your household for unwanted items.
Price your items.
Pick a date and time for your sale.
Set an alternate date (in the event of rain).
Research community rules.
Arrange post sale charity pick up.
Preparing
Prepare your ad; give the address and hours of the sale.
Place your ad in local newspapers.
Use free garage sale adversting sites.
Put up flyers on local community boards.
Inform your family, friends and neighbours.
Make sure items are cleaned and repaired.
Make your signs and determine where signs will go.
Sale Day
Set up your tables and display areas and proper lighting.
Make the displays attractive and interesting.
Put away any pets that may cause a distraction.
Set up a "freebies" box for items you wish to give away.
Get refreshments ready.
Get checkout area ready.
Put up signs at strategic street corners.
Label all items with self-adhesive price tags.
Make sure your house is locked up and fully secure.
Open the gates/door to your sale.
Greet all customers with a freindly smile.
Sell!
After the Sale
Remove neighborhood sign advertisements.
Repack and store unsold items you want to keep for future sales.
Throwaway items that have no further use.
Count your money and rejoice!
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Nicole Nichols-West
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Who it's for
This Garage Sale Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Garage Sale essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Garage Sale structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
How to use it
How to use this Garage Sale Checklist
- Save Garage Sale Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Garage Sale (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.