If you are buying a new house, moving to an apartment or relocating a long ways off, you can save a lot of time and trouble if you get rid of all the things you can do without. Conducting a moving sale is one of the best ways to simplify and facilitate the process. In fact, this strategy can help to lower your Fort Lauderdale moving and storage costs considerably. Here are 5 tips to help your sale become a success.
1. Get the Kids Involved
Everyone probably has things to sell, so make sure even the kids are involved. Children may be reluctant to let go of many possessions, but if you explain to them they will have new things after the move, they may become more cooperative. Kids can be a great deal of help once they are motivated.
2. Make Two Lists
Have everyone involved work on two separate lists. Label one list “Sell” and the other “Keep”. This will give you a chance to make a complete inventory of everything you own. This list can be very useful when you talk to Fort Lauderdale moving and storage companies about estimates.
3. Schedule Your Moving Sale for the Weekend
Moving sales have the best chances for success on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If you want to sell as many things as possible, consider two consecutive weekends.
4. Mark Prices Reasonably but Not Too Low
A garage sale is no place to price things with a sentimental value. Sentiment means very little to the buyer. High prices will scare off customers and once you price something low, you can’t raise the price.
5. Advertise Your Sale
Create many signs and explore all media. This includes newspapers, local bulletin boards and social media. Remember the more successful your sale is, the more you will save on Fort Lauderdale moving and storage.
