No matter what you are trying to sell, there are some basic rules which apply to anything that you try to sell. First of all, Think different. When you place your ad, make it stand out from everyone
else's. Use a special color or font. Add a picture to soften the mood and personalize it. Make that customer feel that they are comfortable buying from you. Also,
timing is important when you place your ad. I prefer to wait until mid day, for I
don't think that many people read the ads on
Craigslist first thing in the morning. That way your ad will be on the top and one of the first ones read. Also, be
accessible. As soon as you get an email make sure your respond. Also do the deal immediately. Don't give people the chance to fool around and get back. Be direct and clear that you need to know right away or you will not hold it. In this economy, people like to take their time. Also, be flexible with payments once you got the deal squared away. Allow them to pay with
PayPal, cash, money order and not by check.
This is a picture of a mail box at my house. I designed it for I prefer a mail box to look nice, but it also makes it much more memorable to the person who may want to rent it.
Anyway, good luck! It is so easy to sell things on
Craigslist, but you have to have a good plan to help you out.
Photo, JoAnna Levenglick
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