How to write a listing that gets answered
A good listing answers the questions before they're asked, so the messages you get are from people ready to buy.
Start the title with what people type
Say what it is, then the brand and model, then the size or the main detail. "Craftsman 21 inch gas lawn mower" gets found. "Great mower, must see!" doesn't.
Put these in the description
- Condition, in plain words, and any flaw
- Size or measurements
- Age, if you know it, and why you're selling, if it helps
- Whether it works and how you tested it
- How pickup works: where, and when you're free
Skip the words that don't help
"Rare", "priceless" and "best deal" make buyers doubt you. A plain fact, like "runs, new blade last spring", does more.
Pick the right category
Buyers often browse by category. An item in the wrong place may never be seen, however good the listing is.
Answer quickly
Local buyers usually ask several sellers at once, and the first good answer often wins the sale.
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