Wednesday, March 20, 2019
If you're sick of your home clutter and short on cash, consider turning to social media for a local selling solution: Facebook Marketplace. To help, the following lifestyle experts, interior designers, and Marketplace power users share their exclusive tips.Selling
Tackle one item at a time: "Put yourself on a schedule and list one item per week. Eventually you'll chip away at minimizing your extra 'stuff' and collect some extra cash to spend on something fun!" — Kait Schulof, A Clean Bee organizing and cleaning blog
Price to sell: "Think of your potential buyer and what they're willing to spend, then do some research on what items are selling for nearby. Remember people are looking for a good deal, and price accordingly." — Laura Durenberger, The Mindful Mom Blographer sustainable living lifestyle blog
Be descriptive: "Be thorough in your description. In addition to sharing basic information, include common words and associations people might use to find it. For example, instead of just saying 'TV stand', include other descriptors like 'entertainment center' and 'media console'." — Diana Blinkhorn, The Gray Ruby Diaries motherhood blog
Photos are key: "Take multiple quality photos, and make sure you have good lighting. A plain white or light background works best for me. If you're selling clothes, hang the item up and make sure it's pressed." — Olivia White, House of White motherhood and lifestyle blog
Buying
Don't be afraid to ask for a deal: "Don't be afraid to ask if the price is negotiable. As long as you're respectful, and your price is reasonable, most people will accept lower offers." — Oscar Bravo, interior designer at Oscarbravohome.com
Join buy and sell groups: "Join buy and sell groups in your area to get even more items specific to your interests, and to interact with other people in your neighborhood." — Kate Mundo, Kate Mundo lifestyle blog
View public profiles and mutual friends: "In addition to looking at the item details, check out the seller's public Facebook profile. You never know, you may even have friends in common!" — Kate Nixon Anania, author of Twenties in Your Pocket: A twenty-something's Guide to Money Management
Use filters for a faster search: "Once you know what you're looking for, you can filter results by price and how close items are to you. If something is too far, you can offer to pay extra in exchange for delivery." — Darrell Humphrey, DIY Dad Online blog
Source: Facebook
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