Junk Removal or Yard Sale?

Cleaning and decluttering your home will leave you accomplished and clear minded, and with so much more living space to enjoy. However, before the job is done, you will be faced with a significant amount of miscellaneous “stuff” that you need to get rid of.  There are various benefits to either having a yard sale or hiring a junk removal service to eliminate those items you no longer want hanging around & collecting dust.

Here are some things to think about before you decide on a yard sale or a junk removal service:

Choosing a Yard Sale

If you have the time and resources, a yard sale might be a great option. Before deciding on this, it’s important to remember all of the work a yard sale entails – it’s not just quick money! There is a lot of planning involved in having a well run yard sale. Along with the initial stage of cleaning out and deciding which of your items you would like to get rid of, you first have to choose a date and time. Once you decide on a date, it is up to you to make sure people come and shop at your yard sale. You will want to put up signs in popular spots around your neighborhood, as well online posts or even print ads to make sure the word is out there. Since you are planning a date ahead of time, you also must take into account the possibility of bad weather. Do you have a garage to move the items into if it rains?

On the day of your yard sale, there is a lot of setting up to do. Tables are necessary for showcasing items to potential buyers, and it is best if the merchandise is organized into sections. You also have to price items, and be prepared for bargainers – are your prices firm, or are you willing to make a deal? And don’t forget to have cash on hand to make change with! When the yard sale is over, you will be left with clean up to do, as well as items that didn’t sell. You will need to have a plan in place to dispose of or donate these pieces.

Choosing Junk Removal

Hiring a junk removal service is an ideal “out of sight, out of mind” option for getting rid of clutter. Instead of the intense planning and work that comes with a yard sale, it can take as little as one phone call or email to initiate junk removal. Junk removal is also a guarantee that every single item you want to be rid of is gone. Another important factor to consider when deciding between a yard sale or junk service is the content of your junk -Would anyone realistically buy the things you are getting rid of? If your items have are in need of repair, out of style, or just no life left in them, a yard sale might be a waste of time. If you’re feeling bad about wasting items that could still be used, be sure to ask your removal service if they have a donation process for things that are junked.

For a professional and affordable junk removal service, contact All Day Junk today.