It is approaching the moving day, and after weeks and months of planning, you are getting closer to the big moment. But not everything from your old home is going to make the trip with you to your new abode.
Whether you are trying to minimize moving costs, decorating a new space, or downsizing, moving to a new house in Hyderabad can be a great excuse to get rid of gathered clutter (and make a few extra bucks!).
Here are some tips for hosting your shifting sale:
INVENTORY AND COST
After you choose the things you want to sell along with the date of your sale, make an inventory and price list. Take the time to research what your things should be worth and ask around to see what others would pay for them. On the day of the sale, tag the items with the price, or group them under a price sign.
PERMIT AND APPROVAL
Check-in with your Homeowner’s Association or local council to see if you need permission or a license to host a garage sale. There may be restrictions on location, noise level, hours, signs, and what equipment you use to set up your purchase (can you put those tables and posts on that grass lawn?).
RECRUIT SOME HELP
Put the call out to your family and friends to help out on the day (work the float, helping to put up goods for sell). You do not want to lose customers if they are left waiting for help, and it also pays to have extra sets of eyes to watch over all the things displayed.
Make sure to thank your family and friends for volunteering – like beverages, pizza for lunch, and a big hug!
MAKE IT LOOK GOOD
It is no use going to the effort of putting together a yard sale if the items on sales are dirty, broken, or do not work. Make sure to fix, test, and clean anything that you will be selling. By having the things in good condition, you are getting a chance that someone will buy them and possibly even increase the sale price.
Likewise, spend some time cleaning up your garage or yard sale location (mow or clean your garage, lawn, sweep, pick up any junk). You do not want people to keep driving if they cannot find the sale items in all the mess.
If you are planning to relocate after this, you can always ask added protection during your shift. When you’re seeking for any help on your upcoming relocation, ensure to contact a professional moving service provider such as movers and packers from Pune to Hyderabad.
GET THE WORD OUT THERE
It is essential to spread the word about your sale by advertising or marketing. There are plenty of ways to share information: advertising in your local paper, online listings like Kijiji or Craigslist, event listings on community groups to display flyers or asking local businesses and community portals.
If you are putting up posters or flyers, make sure you are doing it where permitted. Try nearby community noticeboards, local cafes, or Rec centres.
It is also useful to decorate and display signs on the sales day, so everyone can easily find your sale.
BE PREPARED
Expect the unexpected. Have cotton or paper bags available in case there are any requests. Have tents that you can put up or have some tarps to place over your tables if a storm or rain suddenly rolls in. Make sure you have plenty of smaller coins and bills- not everyone is going to have exact change.
Most importantly, remember to have fun!
You can hire movers such as movers & packers in Pune; they can help you pack, load, transport, unload, and even unpack for you on your demand.