Directional Signs Are a Must

Another important tool for bringing in buyers is the directional sign, the more the better. These signs can be simple, with the words ‘‘Garage Sale’’ and an arrow. Many home centers sell these signs with wire frames that stick into the ground.
Put signs at all intersections within a two-block radius and roads that feed into your area. Attaching balloons or flags will make them even more visible. Realtors often use balloons tied to their open house signs to add to their visibility, and it works. Printing the garage sale information on brightly colored index cards and sticking them around the area on bulletin boards or wherever you can also help draw attention to your sale. You can also buy strings of brightly colored plastic flags in 50–100 ft. lengths that will add considerably to the visibility of your site.