<small>© 2023 Susan Pruden. All rights reserved. Each CENTURY 21 office is independently owned and operated. Listings provided by Bright MLS from various brokers who participate in IDX (Internet Data Exchange).
<small>© 2023 Susan Pruden. All rights reserved. Each CENTURY 21 office is independently owned and operated. Listings provided by Bright MLS from various brokers who participate in IDX (Internet Data Exchange).

Planning a Yard Sale

by Susan Pruden
February 28, 2006

It may seem a little cold right now to be planning a yard sale, but the nice weather is just around the corner. A little planning now could reap great rewards a month or two down the road!

Use a yard sale to reduce the clutter in your home and get rid of items you don't want to move.

 


  1. Check with your city government to see if you need a permit or license.

  2. See if neighbors want to participate and have a block sale to attract more visitors.

  3. Advertise. Put an ad in free classified papers, put up signs and balloons at major intersections and in stores near your home.

  4. Price items ahead and attach prices with removable stickers. Remember, yard sales are supposed to be bargains, so don't try to sell anything of significant value this way.

  5. Check items before the sale to be sure you haven't included something you want by mistake.

  6. Keep pets away from the sale.

  7. Display everything neatly and individually so customers don't have to dig through boxes.

  8. Have an electrical outlet so buyers can test appliances.

  9. Have plenty of bags and newspaper for wrapping fragile items.

  10. Get enough change, and keep a close eye on your cash.



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Now is the time to start planning for those Spring sales!

(C) 2006 Susan Pruden.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A lifetime Maryland resident, Susan Pruden has the ideal foundation for selling and buying homes. After 8 years working in just about every facet of the mortgage industry, and several years with her own company specializing in marketing for real estate agents, Susan got her real estate license in 1994. Susan has earned several industry awards. The CENTURY 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Award is based on reviews from Susan's clients and is earned by a very small percentage of agents. She has earned that coveted recognition since 2012

Two others were awarded by the Prince George's Association of REALTORS®. The Distinguished Sales Associate of the Year Award is based on a mixture of community involvement, association involvement and real estate education and designations. The other, the Distinguished Service Award, is for "exceptional meritorious service."

Susan is involved in her local community. She was named Cheverly Volunteer of the Year in 2018, even having June 25th designated "Susan Pruden Day" in the Town of Cheverly. She is also a Commissioner on the Prince George's County Historic Preservation Commission and President of the Cheverly American Legion Auxiliary.

Susan Pruden has lived in Cheverly lived with her husband, Joseph, for almost 30 years.

Susan Pruden, REALTORĀ®
CENTURY 21 New Millennium
1000 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003
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<small>© 2023 Susan Pruden. All rights reserved. Each CENTURY 21 office is independently owned and operated. Listings provided by Bright MLS from various brokers who participate in IDX (Internet Data Exchange).
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