{"id":110065,"date":"2018-10-26T19:08:18","date_gmt":"2018-10-26T17:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=110065"},"modified":"2025-07-01T22:49:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T05:49:19","slug":"8-ways-sellers-can-make-the-most-of-facebook-marketplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/8-ways-sellers-can-make-the-most-of-facebook-marketplace\/","title":{"rendered":"8 ways sellers can make the most of Facebook Marketplace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-110066 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/facebookmarketplace1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"online selling\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/facebookmarketplace1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/facebookmarketplace1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/facebookmarketplace1-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/facebookmarketplace1-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/facebookmarketplace1-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/facebookmarketplace1-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/facebookmarketplace1-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/facebookmarketplace1-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/facebookmarketplace1-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/facebookmarketplace1-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/facebookmarketplace1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Facebook is more than a social tool: It\u2019s also a great place to make some extra cash! Selling items on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/marketplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook Marketplace<\/a> has never been so easy, and its popularity continues to grow. To simplify the sales process and help you put more green in your pocket, we\u2019ve rounded up the top eight tips for making the most out of the selling platform. Read on to learn the ropes.<\/p>\n<h2>8 ways sellers can make the most of Facebook Marketplace<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Spruce up your items<\/h3>\n<p>Your items should be in their best possible condition before you list them for sale. Clean them thoroughly to ensure they\u2019re appealing to buyers and worth their money!<\/p>\n<h3>2. Take high-quality photos<\/h3>\n<p>The photo of what you are selling has the power to really grab a buyer\u2019s attention! When you take photos, ensure the item is well lit and minimize background clutter. Also, get the entire item in the shot, perhaps from different angles. Try to show the size of the item in the photo.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-card-starred-link\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-starred-link__img\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/facebook-marketplace-192.jpg\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__col-title\">\r\n        <p class=\"sc-card-starred-link__title\">8 tips for a better shopping experience on Facebook Marketplace<\/p>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-starred-link__button\" href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/8-tips-for-a-better-shopping-experience-on-facebook-marketplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">Read Now \u25ba<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-starred-link__link\" href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/8-tips-for-a-better-shopping-experience-on-facebook-marketplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>3. Price your items high<\/h3>\n<p>You definitely need to turn a profit. One easy technique is to price items on the higher end to prepare yourself for negotiations. If you mark up your item, then you have more wiggle room to make buyers happy!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-112454\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/garage-sale-700.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/garage-sale-700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/garage-sale-700-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>4. But ensure your prices are reasonable<\/h3>\n<p>Although you want to mark up your item to turn a profit, you also want to ensure that you don&#8217;t go overboard. Do your research to see how much the product sells for online (both used and brand-new). Stay in the ballpark to ensure you offer a deal that will actually appeal to buyers.<\/p>\n<h3>5. List items individually<\/h3>\n<p>When you have a large number\u00a0of items to sell \u2014 perhaps from a move \u2014 it\u2019s easier, in theory, to post them as a group. However, that may not prompt the most sales. Instead, list each item individually with their own photos and details.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-card-starred-link\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-starred-link__img\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/facebook-marketplace-192.jpg\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__col-title\">\r\n        <p class=\"sc-card-starred-link__title\">How to use Facebook Marketplace to sell what you no longer use<\/p>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-starred-link__button\" href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/how-to-use-facebook-marketplace-to-sell-what-you-no-longer-use\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">Read Now \u25ba<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-starred-link__link\" href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/how-to-use-facebook-marketplace-to-sell-what-you-no-longer-use\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>6. Be forthcoming and honest<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re listing anything with problems, defects, or imperfections, be honest about the condition of the product. This will help your reputation as a seller and will make you more trustworthy on the Marketplace.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Respond to potential buyers quickly<\/h3>\n<p>You don\u2019t want to sit too long on inquiries from buyers. Reply within 24 hours to ensure that they don\u2019t lose interest or take their business somewhere else.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Mark categories appropriately<\/h3>\n<p>The selling categories exist for a reason! You don\u2019t want to mark every category under the sun just in the hopes of making a sale, as it\u2019s a bad look for a seller. Mark them appropriately to get the most out of the platform.<\/p>\n<p>These tips are easy to follow and will be effective in helping to make stellar sales. 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