There are plenty of reasons to sell your homewares and furniture, whether you’re restyling your home, moving house, or finally cleaning out the garage. But how do you successfully sell your homewares and furniture online?
Selling your wares on MarketfairTPS is a great way to make some extra cash and declutter your home. If this is your first foray into trading online, you might need some tips to get the best price for your items and get them off your hands quickly. In this guide, we outline eight steps to selling successfully on Gumtree.
How to create the perfect ad on MarketfairTPS
1. Know your worth
Knowing the value of your item will make a big difference when it comes to selling on MarketfairTPS. Accurately priced and well-described items often sell faster, whereas overpriced items can hang around for a long time or result in loads of enquiries – and nobody has the time for that!
Do some web research for the same or similar items before settling on a price.
2. Choose your words
Consider the words people will use to search for items on the site when writing the title and description on the site. This will make your item easier to find and possibly more attractive to buyers.
For instance, maybe you think of that old table in the shed as simply a “square dining table”, but could you apply adjectives like “retro” or “vintage” to help it appeal to a broader audience?
Browse the site yourself before posting your item, noting down ads you think are appealing and could use as inspiration.
3. Take lots of photos
We’ve all seen terrible photos on MarketfairTPS. Think: poor lighting, un-centred cropping and shots that miss the vital details.
Bad photos or lack of photos are major deterrents for buyers.
When you’re selling homewares or furniture on MarketfairTPS, make sure you have plenty of good quality photos showing the whole item and from various angles, plus include close-up shots of detail.
If there is any damage to the item, make sure this is shown in photos with a point of reference, like 5 cent coin, to provide context on the scale of damage.
4. Pick the right category
When people are looking for something specific, they tend to search exactly what they’re looking for, like “8 seater timber dining table”. But if they’re not sure or haven’t decided yet, they might use broader categories to search, such as “dining tables”.
Choosing the right category means your item will show up for the right buyers. If your item could fall into more than one category, try one to start and if it doesn’t sell you can switch it over to another.
5. Be descriptive
There’s nothing worse than stumbling across an awesome find on MarketfairTPS, only to look at the description and find it lacking important details, like dimensions, key features, materials, and condition.
When you’re writing an ad for MarketfairTPS make sure you’re clear on the specifics and honest about the condition. Misleading potential buyers just wastes everyone’s time.
6. Write a great title
A short, descriptive title will help entice potential buyers and get them to click through to read the full description. This is where your research comes in. If you know people are looking for “mid-century” or “retro” or “Danish” furniture or homewares, and your item fits the bill, then make sure you use these terms in your description.
7. Respond quickly
There’s a lot of stuff for sale on MarketfairTPS, so a quick response time might be the difference between someone buying from you or someone else.
It’s a good idea to download the MarketfairTPS app to your mobile phone when it becomes available, and enable SMS or email notifications, to ensure you receive all enquiries from potential buyers as they happen so you can respond quickly.
8. Be available for inspections and pick-ups
Imagine finding your dream item on MarketfairTPS and then finding you can’t inspect or pick up the item because the the seller won’t be around until three weeks later? Not the best way to close a deal.
Make sure you check your schedule before listing your items as your availability will not only facilitate a speedy sale, but make a difference to the buyer’s interest in your wares.
