Garage Sale Signs That Bring in Buyers

A driver has about two seconds to read your sign. Design for that.

The rules of a great sign

1. Three words max in the headline: GARAGE SALE plus an arrow.
2. Letters at least 3 inches tall, thick black marker on bright paper.
3. One sign, one job — the corner sign points, the house sign confirms.

Placement

Put signs at every turn between a main road and your house. Eye level, facing traffic, on both sides of busy roads. Test-drive the route yourself.

What to skip

Full addresses on corner signs (the arrow does the work), small print, thin markers, and dark paper.

Check local rules first

Many towns restrict sign placement on public property, and homeowners associations may have their own rules. Always take every sign down after the sale.