Keep a box handy.

Many people wait until the last minute to search their closets for items to sell. That causes stress and you may even overlook things that can be sold.

Clean up for more cash. If you are selling a large item such as an elliptical or dining table, clean it up and make it look ready to use. Get rid of any dust or dirt. People are more impressed with items that look nicer and are willing to pay more for them.

Host a multi-family yard sale. Ask neighbors, family and friends to join you for a multiple-family yard sale. Buyers are drawn to larger yard sales because they are more likely to find what they are looking for. And more foot traffic could mean more sales for you!

Determine which items are common and which are rare and set prices accordingly. Paperback books may only bring 50 cents or so, but an autographed novel can fetch a higher price. If you have similarly themed items, sell them together. Free cookies and lemonade will bring the customers around and put them at ease. Sell before the sale.

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You might have friends or coworkers who need the baby clothes your toddler grew out of a year ago or that juicer you used once. If you find someone who is interested in buying, you can sell to them before the yard sale for a slightly higher price while still giving them a deal. Check online for a better price. Look on sites like Amazon or eBay where you may get more for gently used items. You can also try to sell through private online garage sale groups on Facebook. A good yard sale gives you a jolt of money momentum.

You can earn enough to pay for a quick summer vacation or polish off your starter emergency fund in a single morning. The chance to do that is closer than you think—in fact, it happens right outside your front door!

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