DIY Estate Sales with Michelle Passoff

In this episode, Michelle Passoff discusses running your estate sale. She provides tips on how to prepare for the sale, organize the items, price them, and promote the event. Michelle also shares advice on setting up the sale to maximize security and flow of traffic. She emphasizes the importance of planning and recruiting a team to help with the process. Michelle concludes by suggesting alternatives, such as hiring a professional estate sale company, if running the sale on your own is not feasible.TakeawaysRunning your own estate sale requires planning, organizing, and pricing the items.Recruit a team of friends or family members to help with the preparation and running of the sale.Promote the sale through online platforms and consider using roadside signs.Ensure the flow of traffic through the house is safe and maximize security.Consider alternatives, such as hiring a professional estate sale company, if running the sale on your own is not feasible.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Overview03:23 Assessing Move-Out Schedule and Selling Strategy06:20 Packing and Labeling Items for Sale09:15 Promoting the Estate Sale10:11 Scheduling the Sale and Recruiting a Team11:09 Using Roadside Signs and Arranging Pickup for Unsold Items12:06 Maximizing Flow of Traffic and Cash Handling13:05 Providing Assistance and Setting Bargaining Rules14:01 Considering Alternatives to Running Your Estate Sale14:31 Conclusion and Call to ActionStay connected and inspired—follow me on social media!Website: https://decluttering55plus.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decluttering55plusInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/decluttering55plusLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/decluttering55plus\And also don’t forget to subscribe on my YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/@Decluttering55plusDiscover practical wisdom to simplify life—check out my book:Decluttering 55+: Wisdoms to Create a Legacy, Not a MessLink: https://www.amazon.com/Decluttering-55-Wisdoms-Michelle-Passoff/dp/B0DY88FQBS/