When the time comes to plan an estate sale, it’s imperative that you don’t get too far ahead of yourself. As excited as you may be about this event, it’s time to take a step back and answer a very important question: what are your goals?

There is a lot that goes into planning and executing a successful estate sale, but you’ll never have success if you don’t know what you’re trying to accomplish.

Planning an estate sale starts with setting goals. Your goals may not be the same as the next person, so don’t get caught up in what others are doing. Instead, focus on what’s best for you, your home, and your future.

Here are three of the most common estate sale goals:

·      To remove clutter from your home. Let’s face it: “things” have a way of piling up over time. With an estate sale, you can get rid of the items you don’t need and make room for those that you are going to keep.

·      To earn money. Is there anything better than de-cluttering your home while also earning some cash? This is exactly what you can get with an estate sale. It’s truly the best of both worlds.

·      To get ready to move. There is nothing worse than the thought of dragging items that you don’t want into a new home. Rather than let this weigh on you, plan an estate sale for the near future.

These are just three of the more common estate sale goals. If you have one or more of these in mind from the start, it won’t be long before you’re making serious progress.

Can you think of any other goals to add to the list?