Some things at a yard sale sit untouched all morning, while others seem to disappear before you’ve even finished setting everything out. If you’re trying to clear out the house and make a little extra money at the same time, knowing what shoppers tend to grab first can make a big difference.

And you may already have plenty of those things sitting around your home. Before donating or tossing what you no longer use, take another look through your closets, kitchen cabinets, garage, and storage areas. These household items tend to sell surprisingly fast at garage sales.

Furniture

Furniture can be a major attraction at a yard sale, particularly smaller pieces that are easy for buyers to take home. Solid wood tables, dressers, bookshelves, nightstands, and chairs can all get plenty of attention.

Home Decor

Picture frames, mirrors, vases, lamps, wall art, baskets, and decorative pieces tend to attract plenty of browsers. Vintage pieces and decor with farmhouse, rustic, or traditional styling can get even more attention from the right buyer. Grouping similar pieces together can also make your display easier to browse.

Kids’ Clothing

Children can outgrow clothes almost as quickly as parents buy them, which is one reason used kids’ clothing remains popular.

Clean shirts, pants, jackets, pajamas, shoes, and seasonal clothing can sell well, especially if they’re grouped by size. Parents shopping for growing kids often appreciate being able to fill a bag with several pieces for the price of one new outfit.

Name-Brand Adult Clothing

Brand names can make a big difference with used clothing. Shoppers may be willing to look through a rack of secondhand clothes if they spot familiar names such as Nike, Levi’s, Patagonia, or Ralph Lauren.

Jeans, jackets, athletic clothing, coats, and quality basics tend to get attention. Make the prices reasonable and display the clothing neatly so buyers can see the brands and sizes without digging through a messy pile.

Jewelry

Costume jewelry, watches, necklaces, bracelets, scarves, handbags, and other accessories don’t take up much space, so shoppers can browse them easily. Vintage pieces can draw collectors, while inexpensive fashion jewelry may appeal to someone looking for something small to add to an outfit.

A simple tray, divided box, or hanging display can make these small items much easier to see.

Toys

Board games, puzzles, dolls, action figures, toy vehicles, outdoor toys, and play equipment can all attract buyers. Clean toys with all their pieces are much easier to sell.

Tools

Hand tools, drills, saws, wrenches, gardening tools, and other equipment can attract homeowners, DIYers, and hobbyists. Name-brand tools in good condition can be especially appealing.

Lawn and Garden Equipment

Lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge clippers, hoses, shovels, rakes, planters, and other outdoor tools can be expensive at retail prices, so used versions often attract attention.

Books

Popular novels, children’s books, cookbooks, hobby books, biographies, and complete book series can all find buyers. Parents and teachers may also look through boxes for inexpensive children’s books.

Small Kitchen Appliances

Coffee makers, blenders, mixers, air fryers, toasters, slow cookers, and similar appliances can attract buyers looking for a bargain. People are usually more comfortable buying used appliances if they can see that the item works.

Dishes and Glassware

Everyday dishes, serving bowls, drinking glasses, casserole dishes, coffee mugs, and serving platters can attract people setting up a first home or replacing broken pieces. Vintage glassware and collectible patterns can also catch collectors’ attention.

Vintage and Collectible Items

Old kitchenware, advertising signs, vintage toys, antique tools, records, retro decor, collectibles, and other pieces from past decades can attract buyers who came specifically hoping to find something unusual.