6 tips for a successful yard sale1 of 7Having a yard sale is a fun way to declutter your home while making a few bucks. But without proper planning, a lot can go wrong.Maybe you'll fail to attract enough shoppers. Or, you may run out of change just as sales get hopping."If you have a well-organized yard sale, you'll probably have a better chance of selling your stuff," says Laura Leist, president of the National Association of Professional Organizers and founder of Eliminate Chaos, a professional organizing company based in Bellevue, Wash.Leist and two other yard sale experts offer the following tips for making your yard sale a success. Related Articles:100 money tips for 20107 ways to save when movingMake frugality fun6 ways to get air milesRelated Links:Cut your commuting costs5 great second jobs5 ways to save on wedding6 tips for cheap movies advertisement
Having a yard sale is a fun way to declutter your home while making a few bucks. But without proper planning, a lot can go wrong.
Maybe you'll fail to attract enough shoppers. Or, you may run out of change just as sales get hopping.
"If you have a well-organized yard sale, you'll probably have a better chance of selling your stuff," says Laura Leist, president of the National Association of Professional Organizers and founder of Eliminate Chaos, a professional organizing company based in Bellevue, Wash.
Leist and two other yard sale experts offer the following tips for making your yard sale a success.
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