How to sell on Facebook Marketplace

Are you trying to get rid of some things? Plenty of great online tools help you sell items you no longer want to keep around. One of the most popular ones is Facebook Marketplace. Today we’ll show you how to sell on Facebook Marketplace and help you maximize your chances of selling it faster.

How to sell on Facebook Marketplace on mobile

Posting an item for sale on Facebook Marketplace is relatively simple, especially if you’re using the Facebook app.

1. Open the Facebook app.
2. Tap on the Marketplace tab. It looks like a storefront.
3. Tap on the Sell button.
4. Select the type of product you’re selling. Pick between Items, Vehicles, and Homes for Sale or Rent. We’ll do items for this example, but the steps are similar. You’ll just have to add different info when filling out the publication details.
5. Add images and fill out every field with as much information as possible.
6. You can also select Additional listing options to see more settings and optimize your publication.
7. Hit Next.
8. You’ll be offered to publish your listing in Facebook groups. Aside from the Marketplace, you can post it in up to 20 groups. Select them and hit Publish.

How to sell on Facebook Marketplace on desktop

You don’t have to do all this from a tiny screen. Some of you might prefer creating your Facebook Marketplace listing on a computer.

1. Launch your browser of choice and go to Facebook.com.
2. Log in if you haven’t.
3. Click on the Marketplace tab. It looks like a storefront.
4. Select Create new listing.
5. Select the type of product you’re selling. You can pick between Item for sale, Vehicle for sale, and Home for Sale or Rent. We’ll do items for this example, but the steps are very similar. You’ll just have to add some different info when filling out the publication details.
6. Add images and fill out every field with as much information as possible.
7. Hit Next.
8. You can now publish your listing in Facebook groups. Aside from the Marketplace, you can post it in up to 20 groups. Select them and hit Publish.
9. You’re off to the races!

Does Facebook Marketplace charge fees

Facebook Marketplace charges fees, but most common individuals selling something here and there may never have to pay them. There are no selling fees if you’re an ordinary individual selling your stuff, and you’re making the transaction in person.

That said, Facebook will charge shipping costs if you happen to offer shipping. You can choose to pay it yourself, have the customer pay for it, or have Facebook cover it and deduct it from your payout.

Additionally, Facebook charges selling fees if you use Commerce Manager to sell products on Facebook or Instagram. Users will be charged $0.40 for selling anything $8 or less. You’ll be deducted a 5% fee if your item sells for more. This fee includes taxes, purchase protection, and the cost of payment processing.

It’s also worth noting this fee is applied to the entire purchase. This means you’ll have to pay the fee for the sale, shipping costs, and taxes.

You can, of course, pay for advertising. This will bring your product more exposure and really increase your chances of selling something. Prices can vary, so you’ll have to see what Facebook offers during the process. Just select the option to boost the listing and see which plan works best for you.

How do you get paid on Facebook Marketplace?

Of course, you’ll want to get your money ASAP. If you sell your product in person, the customer will pay you in cash or through another service like PayPal, Cash App, Venmo, etc.

If you choose to go with Facebook’s checkout service, your payout will be initiated 15 after you mark the item as shipped and provide a tracking number, or five days after the item is confirmed as delivered. Once your payout is initiated, the money should take up to five days to reach your bank account.

You can go to Facebook > Marketplace > Profile > Your payouts > Linked bank account > Edit to add or change your bank account.

How does Facebook Marketplace shipping work

Facebook offers shipping services to simplify the process, but you can also do it yourself or have the customer pay for it. Once you set up shipping, you can simply create a listing and turn on shipping in the options.

When someone purchases a product, you’ll be notified and sent information about the process, including the buyer’s address. You can then ship the product, list it as shipped, and provide a tracking number.

Tips for selling your items more effectively

Of course, the process of listing on Facebook Marketplace is one thing. You also have to sell efficiently, an art very few can master. We’re no professional salesmen, but we can provide some good tips to increase your odds of selling your goodies.

• Take nice pictures: A picture can say a thousand words, right? Good imagery is also proven to sell. Make sure you take really nice photos showing all the qualities your product offers.
• Be honest!: No one likes being taken advantage of. Be sure you’re completely honest about anything regarding your product. Let people know if it has any defects, how long you used it, and any other important details.
• Have a good and friendly description: This is an extension of the previous point. Aside from being honest, it would be best if you also were very descriptive about your product, its state, its features, and what it can do to improve a person’s life. Try to convince people it’s a good decision to buy your item.
• Boost your listing: You’ll have to pay for this, but advertising your product can bring your listing to much more eyes. Chances of selling it will highly increase.
• Offer competitive pricing: Do some digging around and see how much others are selling your product for. Make sure you are fair about the price. If you mark the price high, chances are it will take much longer for you to sell it.
• Be responsive: People like sellers who answer quickly and professionally. Clear any doubts or concerns people may have, and do so in a friendly manner.
• Make the customer feel safe: This is a specially important factor if you’re going to be meeting the customer in person. Make sure you meet at a nice, public place instead of some dark alley. You want the customer to feel confident about his well-being. It also helps that you’ll be safer, as well.

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