Make money from your KonMari Mountains | E-Neighborhood Advisor

A few weeks ago we talked about making mountains the KonMari way. Maybe you’re the type of person who jumps right into projects like that, but many of us aren’t.

We thought we could give you a bit of encouragement during Spring Cleaning season with a way you can make a little cash from your “KonMari Mountains”.

Purged items gain extra cash for you by having a yard sale. This is the best time of year to do that, and Summer is next-best.

The ultimate days and times will vary, but Saturdays are often best. Serious shoppers will arrive early. An excellent time to begin is 7:00 am to as late as 3:00 pm. Gauge the end time by the items you have left and the number of people stopping by.

Sometimes Friday afternoon/early evening can get a good jump on your yard sale success. Here are some quick tips to boost that victory:

• Set a date and tell your neighbors as soon as possible. That helps prevent clashing neighborhood events. Plus, it could become a neighborhood sale if others choose to join in.

• Price items with easy-to-see tags/stickers, and avoid overpricing. A quick Google search can help find realistic prices. Yard sales prices are generally a quarter to a third of what items sell for brand new.

• When pricing, consider bundle rates for like-items such as DVDs ($1 per DVD or $3 for 4).

• Advertise the yard sale during the two weeks prior to the big day in relevant neighborhood Facebook groups, Craigslist, Kijiji, local papers, church bulletins, etc.

• Put up sturdy, easy to read signs a few days before the sale. They need to withstand weather and have large, legible letters. People passing by only have a moment to glance at your sign. If it cannot get read from a passing car, you miss potential buyers.

• Have small bills and coins on the day of your yard sale to make change, and never leave your cash unattended.

• Be prepared to negotiate and haggle.

• Make sure items are clean and look as new as possible.

• Sort and organize items so that they are visually pleasing up close and from the street.

• MOST IMPORTANT: Avoid bringing unsold items back into the house by having a plan to get them to a donation location.

See more detailed tips here.

Your Flooring Consultant,

Matt Capell

Email: sales@capellinteriors.com

Phone (208) 288-0151

Fax (208) 917-6160

P.S. Here's a joke for you!

Q: Where does Princess Leia go shopping for her clothes?

A: The Darth Maul!