Guides
Practical, plain-language guides for hosting yard sales, hunting estate sales, and getting the most out of flea markets across the Southeast.
How to find yard sales near youBest apps, the Saturday-morning route, what to bring, and how to beat the resellers to the curb.
How to host a yard salePick the date, price the boxes, lay it out like a store, and clear the lot by 1 PM.
Estate sale buyer tipsShow up early, bring cash, know what to look for in the silver drawer and the basement.
Local flea markets near mePermanent venues across the Southeast — what each one is known for and when to go.
Yard sale pricing guideWhat clothes, tools, kids stuff, electronics, and furniture actually move at a yard sale.
Best time of year for yard salesSpring and early fall outsell summer 2:1 — the seasonal calendar buyers actually follow.
Estate sales vs. yard salesDifferent inventory, different pricing, different buyers. Which one fits what you have.
How to find estate sales near meThe 5 sources that actually post estate sales early enough to plan a Saturday around.
Yard sale permits by stateSC, NC, GA, FL, TN, VA, AL — what your city or HOA technically requires.
Yard sale signs that actually workArrows, contrast, and the one mistake that drops drive-by traffic by 60%.
How to spot fakes at flea marketsDesigner bags, vintage watches, sterling — the tells, the tools, and the dollar test.
Moving sale checklistSix weeks out to morning-of: the order to do things so nothing gets thrown out twice.
What not to sell at a yard saleRecalled cribs, mattresses, expired car seats — items that are illegal or risky to resell.
Where to donate yard sale leftoversGoodwill, Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore — who takes what, hours, and pickup options.
Yard sales near me this SaturdayWhen to leave, what is on the map, and the 4-hour Saturday loop that hits 6-8 sales.
Flea market haggling rulesHow to negotiate without being rude — the percentages vendors expect and what not to say.
Estate sale jewelry buying guideHallmarks, the 30-second authentication tests, what to skip, and how to negotiate.
Garage sale app comparisonYardy, Yard Sale Treasure Map, Craigslist, gsalr, GarageSaleFinder — coverage and trade-offs.
Weekend yard sale route plannerCluster 8-12 sales into one loop, sort by start time, build the rain plan.
Estate sale reseller guideHow flippers and antique dealers source weekly inventory from Southeast estate sales.
Vintage furniture buyer's guideFind mid-century modern, Danish modern, and antique pieces at Southeast estate sales.
First apartment furnishing guideFurnish a full apartment for under $500 by hitting estate and yard sales.
Collector's sourcing guideHow record, book, and militaria collectors source rare pieces from estate sales.
Estate executor planning guideNewly named executor? The 60-day liquidation timeline, DIY vs hiring a company, and what to do with what doesn't sell.
Antique dealer sourcing guideHow shop owners and booth dealers source period antiques from Southeast estate sales — authentication, regional specialties, preview access.
Mobile picker arbitrage guideThe math behind 8-12 sales per Saturday: sell-through by platform, time budgets, capital turn, and the 33% buy-floor.
Estate sale etiquette: the unwritten rulesNumbering systems, the queue, what is and is not negotiable, and how to handle a packed first morning.
How to help your parents downsizeA step-by-step plan for downsizing a family home — what to keep, sell, donate, and how to run the sale itself.
How to price vintage itemsA field guide to pricing vintage furniture, glassware, tools, books, and clothing for a yard or estate sale.
Multi-family yard sale checklistTimeline, permits, coordinator roles, and signage for a neighborhood or multi-family sale that actually works.
Online vs. in-person estate auctionsMaxSold, HiBid, AuctionNinja vs. the walk-in liquidation: bidding mechanics, buyer premiums, pickup, and fees.
Safety tips for shopping yard salesVetting strangers, cash handling, vehicle safety, and the red flags worth walking away from.
The State of Southeast Secondhand 2026Yardy's data report on 1,960 active estate sales, yard sales, and auctions across 7 Southeastern states — Florida dominates volume, antiques top categories, and the market is fragmented across 15 sources. Press-citation ready.
The Yardy IndexLive snapshot of every estate sale, yard sale, auction, and weekend community sale across the Southeast — refreshed daily across 81 cities and 20+ sources.