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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