How to Make Yard Sale Signs

Last Updated: June 2, 2022

Crafting slick, informative signs are essential if you want to have a successful yard sale! Catchy and legible flyers attract potential customers so that you can sell as much of your inventory as possible. If you want to know how to craft a bright, efficient yard sale sign, you’re in luck! Read on to learn everything you’ll need to do to draw the crowds in on the big day.

1

Gather your materials.

Use some bright, eye-catching poster board if possible. You’ll need a poster board that’s large enough to be visible and readable from a distance. Folks should be able to see it from a moving vehicle, too.
- Use large, permanent markers so that the writing on your sign is legible.
- You can use craft paint if you’re making a larger sign and you feel like getting crafty.

2

Write out your headline

Spell out “yard sale” in big capital letters. Don’t try to get too fancy or cute. The goal here is to let folks know you’re having a yard sale, so write “yard sale.”
- Depending on where you live, folks might refer to one of these events as a “garage sale” or “rummage sale.” Feel free to use one of these terms instead if “yard sale” would confuse your neighbors.

3

Include the time.

Let people know "when" the sale is taking place. Be sure to list the time and dates that your yard sale will be starting and ending.

4

Mention the location.

Provide a "where" so folks know how to find you. Write the address where the sale is taking place. Make sure the address is readable and stands out from a distance.
- If you’re uncomfortable providing your entire address, you can always just say something like the “1400 block of Taylor” or “Tasker street, between 20th and 21st.”

5

Provide additional key info.

Throw in any important info so people can know "what" to expect. If you’re selling any unique or high-demand items, let people know by providing a few examples. This is a good way to draw out customers looking for specific goods.
- Mention if you’re selling any furniture or super heavy items. This might save folks who will need a truck an extra trip.

6

Hang the posters.

Set your signs up where they’ll be visible and relevant. Install posters securely with string or tape so that they don’t fall over or droop. Place them on the corners of busy intersections. Set a few up wherever there’s a lot of foot traffic near your home.

Warnings

Be a responsible seller. Take all your signs down immediately after the sale.

⧼thumbs_response⧽
Helpful 37 Not Helpful 5
Make sure your handwriting is legible so people can read it easily.

⧼thumbs_response⧽
Helpful 8 Not Helpful 0