215. Make Money and Declutter//5 Tips for A Successful Yard Sale

Pruning To Prosper - Clutter, Money, Meals and Mindset for the Catholic Mom

Opening Bible verse: Ecclesiastes 3:6

Do I personally LOVE to host a yard sale...YES! I've made $600 in one morning when we were first married. Do I encourage my declutter clients to host a yard sale...NO! However, if you are motivated to do this and/or you need some money to get your debt snowball rolling, then let's go for it! On today's podcast episode I share 5 tips with you to get the most out of your yard sale.

1. Tell Your Neighbors. A multi-family yard sale is always popular for customers because they are more likely to find a treasure when there are more families involved. Plus, setting a day and time with your neighbors will hold you accountable to actually put your stuff outside and make some money while clearing the clutter.

2. Advertise. Utilize all households involved to advertise on social media and in print. On the morning of the sale, use uniform signage for potential customers to find your sale.

3. Organize your stuff into categories. Make it as easy as possible for customers to find what they want. It's also easier for you to price a category rather than individual items.

4. Price to sell and negotiate. Fill a bag for a certain price. Negotiate. Don't let an interested buyer walk away without a sale. It's better to get something for your items than nothing! Remember, you want to make some money and get this stuff out of your house. These people are paying you to take away your stuff!

5. Arrange for pick up of any unsold goods. Nothing comes back into your house. List all items for free after the sale. Reduce the number of items you need to haul to the donate center.

Put the Blessed Mother in your window and ask her to give you a sunny day! Good luck!

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Decluttering:

If you live in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania, I offer in-person decluttering. We work together to declutter your home while I teach you skills to prevent clutter from returning. Includes a 5 hour declutter session along with removal of any item(s) that fit in my minivan. I donate all items to a local thrift store and mail you a tax donation receipt. Cost $300

Virtual Declutter Coaching:

Wherever you live, we can work together. In one hour zoom sessions I talk you through your toughest declutter issues. I offer advice and hold you accountable. Perfect for those outside of my travel area or as an option for those needing less than 5 hours. Cost $60

Virtual Budget Coaching:

Wherever you live, we can work together to get your finances on track. I offer a 4 month coaching package for $300. This includes a one hour zoom meeting per month to set your monthly budget and review your journey. I create a debt snowball tracking sheet with estimated debt payoff day. Weekly emails/check-ins to keep you on task and motivated. Coaching clients are always welcome to the free monthly budget zooms as well!

Faith Groups:

Throughout the year I offer different faith-based women's groups. If one is available, it will be listed in these show notes.

Pruning To Prosper Group Coaching Course:

Offered as announced throughout the year. If you want to create your own group of at least 6 women, I can try to make accommodations to teach this course at a time convenient for your group. It is a 6 week Catholic program for women where we focus on Who You Are Called To Be, Decluttering, Budgeting For Food, Meal Planning, Routines/Overwhelm and Finding Your Tribe. We meet twice per week. Once for lesson (2 hours) and once for questions/accountability (1hour). Cost $250 per person.

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