Your dad agrees that he wants to downsize to a more manageable home. He’s moving from a two-story home to a small condo. As he scales down his furnishings, décor, and personal items, he’s also needing your help to sell the items he no longer wants. What are the best ways to sell these items?

Craigslist

Selling through Craigslist is free. You do have to deal with people who fail to show up. You can avoid some of this by running an internet search of email addresses and phone numbers of those who say they’re interested. If someone is a known scammer, you’ll usually find information online.

Keep prices competitive and keep a list of potential buyers. If someone doesn’t show up, move to the next on the list. Don’t meet at your dad’s house. Choose a public location nearby, such as a convenience store or police station. Most police stations encourage using their parking lot for safe sales.

Facebook

If you have a Facebook account, Facebook Marketplace is also free. It works similar to Craigslist. You post the item’s description and photos. People message you if they’re interested in buying it or learning more.

Garage Sales

A garage sale is an easy way of selling everything at once. You will need to set up the night before. Get price tags on items and get tables set up prior to the opening time. Early birds may show up before you’re ready. If you don’t want early birds, make sure you note it in your ad.

One of the benefits of a garage sale is that it’s easy to items that don’t see on the curb with a free sign. When the sale ends, you can give items with little value away. Books are one of the items you might not want to have to bring back inside.

Flea Markets

If you have a truck or trailer, a flea market is going to get plenty of traffic. Sell your unwanted items at space you rent at a flea market. You benefit from not having to advertise. You do have to pack things up and bring them to the location of the flea market. When things don’t sell, you have to bring them back home, too.

When your dad moves, you can hire home care professionals to help him keep his new home clean and organized. Caregivers can also help with tasks he finds challenging. If he struggles to cook healthy meals, hire caregivers. They can also offer medication reminders, rides to local businesses, and join him on walks. Call a home care agency to learn more.

If you or an aging loved-one are considering hiring Home Health Care in Los Gatos, CA, contact the friendly staff at Home Care Professionals today

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Andy Howardis a Bay Area Native who holds a BA in Political Science (University of Colorado at Boulder, ’97). After college Andy worked in the surging tech industry.His Grandmother however, would suffer a significant decline in health and ultimately needed in-home care. The experience of a loved one depending on outside help to age in place proved to be pivotal for Andy as he left the tech industry in 2002 for an opportunity in the home care world with a large provider. After having success in home care, but being frustrated by corporate constraints Andy founded HomeCare Professionals in 2005.He methodically built the company one client at a time by focusing on hiring quality caregivers to ensure positive outcomes. Currently Andy serves as the CEO of HomeCare Professionals and is also highly active in the non-profit organization California Association of Health Services at Home (CAHSAH) which advocates for a higher standard of in-home care for those who wish to remain living at home in California.

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