Twin Cities Property Finder · David Olson, Broker · MN #BK3603584 · Whitefish Property Finder · MN #40646463 · Licensed in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Florida
Visit other garage sales to gain ideas on how to set up and display merchandise. Note items that are on display, ask questions about their sales, times, days, advertising.
Here’s what to know, whether you’re selling, buying or just curious.
Here’s an honest look, whether you’re selling or buying.
What to know
Ask which items are selling well. You can formulate your own opinion from the information you receive.You can design your own advertising flyers on a plain white sheet of paper by stenciling, drawing, or lettering. The flyers can then be reproduced in quantity and on various colored sheets by using a personal copier or copy service for about four cents per copy.Saturdays and Sundays are the most popular days for garage sales. Spring and summer seem to be the most successful seasons.Do not be surprised if customers begin arriving as early as 7:00 AM! The “best deals” are expected then. The bulk of any Saturday sale is usually sold by 11:00 AM, with the heaviest time between 8:30 and 9:30. Sunday sale are more sporadic throughout the day.In presenting your merchandise, consider cleaning, brushing, or scrubbing anything that is greasy, dirty, muddy, or rusty. Displaying clean merchandise may take some extra time, but it may very well double your profits. Good looking displays attract shoppers and make items easier to sell.Display your prices in bold, large letters on self-adhering or hanging labels, in a conspicuous place. This is the first thing shoppers will try to find. Try to have two people handling the cash box to avoid a line and the possibility of leaving it unattended.When your sale is over, do not forget that your last order of business is to remove all signs and flyers from your neighborhood. Do not leave them overnight.
A simple plan for your move
I’ve been helping people sell and buy homes across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Florida for about two decades, and I build and remodel luxury homes too. I’ll help you see both what a property is and what it could be.
Getting the house ready, or making it yours
If you’re selling and want repairs handled before buyers see them, Super Crew Contractors can give you an estimate. If you’re ready for something custom, Ivy Lane Homes does luxury home building and remodeling. And a quick coverage check with Intrinsic Insurance before closing can save you a surprise. Ready to talk? Start a buyer plan or ask what your home is worth.
Super Crew Contractors, Ivy Lane Homes and Intrinsic Insurance are owned by David Olson; you are free to use any contractor, builder or insurer.
Your next step
Every move is different. Whether you’re selling or buying, I’ll help you make a plan that fits.
Please note: I don’t handle rentals or property management. I work with sellers and buyers, and that’s where I can help you most in the Twin Cities.
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