Garage and Estate Sales - Checklist and Timeline

 

One month before the sale

• Decide on a date. Saturday morning is always the time when the maximum number of people are available. Avoid holiday weekends.

• Check to see if your city has any restrictions you must follow.

Two weeks before the sale

• Decide what you want to sell and establish prices. Obtain price tags and labels. Create an inventory list with prices.

• Arrange to have any display tables, bookshelves, clothing racks, hangers, boxes, etc. available for the day of the sale.

• Prepare any display signs you will need.

• Contact Pacific-Realtors. net to reserve your free directional signs. They can be picked up the afternoon before the sale and returned after the sale.

• Enlist any help you may need.

One week before the sale

• Start advertising using Nextdoor.com, Craigslist, social media, and by distributing flyers. Be certain to include the date, time, and location.

• Make sure you have low denomination currency so charge can be provided.

• Make sure you have bags for small items.

• Make certain everything is clean and make any small repairs you can make.

Morning of the sale

• Pick up the directional signs and place them. Ask for permission to place them on private property.

• Group items where possible such as books and clothing.

• Place the largest items near the street and the small items in the back.

• Make certain that all items have price tags.

• Arrange all sale items on the driveway or designated area.

After the sale

• Return the directional signs to Pacific-Realtors.net.

• Arrange to donate unsold items to your favorite charity.