{"id":2106,"date":"2017-10-25T16:20:32","date_gmt":"2017-10-25T16:20:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ssdcmoving.local\/?p=2106"},"modified":"2025-06-26T21:02:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T21:02:44","slug":"6-things-you-must-do-when-planning-an-estate-sale-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/6-things-you-must-do-when-planning-an-estate-sale-2\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Things You Must Do When Planning an Estate Sale"},"content":{"rendered":"

Letting go isn\u2019t easy. There\u2019s many reasons why you might be organizing an estate sale<\/a>, be it a downsizing for travel, a new move, or losing a loved one. Maybe you\u2019ve adopted a new minimalism, or a bought a tiny house, or maybe you\u2019re just about tired with most of your current possessions. Whatever the reason\u2014there\u2019s a lot to consider in organizing a sale of this kind.<\/p>\n

Many decide to hire professionals<\/a> to handle the estate sale\u2019s details, but there\u2019s no reason why you can\u2019t run a large-scale sale on your own, provided a little help. However daunting the prospect of selling the majority of a household is, there\u2019s a few key things you\u2019ll want to keep in mind as you begin to organize the sale.<\/p>\n

Take Your Time<\/h3>\n

Take a breath. Organizing an estate sale takes a lot of time and effort, so you\u2019ll want to plan accordingly. Account for other peoples\u2019 schedules, in case you plan on enlisting help from friends and family. Try to give yourself about a month to prepare the sale\u2014this won\u2019t be something you do overnight.<\/p>\n

Create an Inventory<\/h3>\n

Perhaps most importantly, you\u2019ll want to make a complete inventory of all the items you plan on selling. Keep an inventory, too, of the items you won\u2019t <\/em>sell, and mark them accordingly. If certain items need cleaning and\/or repair, mark it down\u2014you might even mark the condition of your items overall, which will aid you in researching fair prices for each item. One helpful way you might organize your items is by room. Mark items you\u2019ve already inventoried with a sticker to keep track.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Compare Prices, and Price Wisely<\/h3>\n

Once you\u2019ve inventoried, then you\u2019ll want to go online and research prices<\/a>. You can compare catalogs, price guides and craft and auction websites such as Etsy or Ebay for a better idea of what you might sell something for, or you can bring certain items to an appraiser for evaluation. If the item is an antique, or particularly valuable, you might find better luck auctioning it.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Overcrowd Rooms<\/h3>\n

When you\u2019re organizing the sale, be sure not to stuff every room to the brim. Allow plenty of space for shoppers and visitors to walk without bottlenecking, or worse yet, knocking something over.<\/p>\n

Have a Few Friends Help<\/h3>\n

You\u2019ll want to have a few friends or family members volunteering at the sale to ensure security and, of course, to give yourself a break every once in a while. Helpers can aid customers with loading items and answering questions, as well as protecting against potential shoplifters.<\/p>\n

Get the Word Out<\/h3>\n

Go to your local print shop and make plenty of signs with large lettering, naming the date, time and place. Ask friends to help distribute them, or give them a few fliers to hang or hand out at work, restaurants or local shops. Take out ads in your local paper and use social media to ensure the maximum reach. You\u2019ll almost certainly want to post to Craigslist under \u201cgarage sales.\u201d In all of your ads, ensure that you name it explicitly as an estate sale.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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