richmond, VA for sale by owner "needs work" - craigslist (2024)

FAQs

What sells the fastest on Craigslist? ›

Listings on Craigslist are just like traditional newspaper classified ads. All transactions are between you and the seller; Craigslist is just the “middleman.” That means when you purchase an item from a Craigslist seller, expect to pick up the item in person and pay in cash.

The best alternative to Craigslist, in our opinion, is Offer Up. The app offers a robust array of listings, is easy to use, includes a verified account feature, and includes buyer ratings. Other worthy alternatives to Craigslist include Facebook Marketplace, Locanto, Mercari, and Recycler.

Once you pay for the item, it's yours, whether it's usable or not.

It's called SafeTrade. Here's how it works: Agree to meet the buyer or seller of whatever you're selling (or buying) ONLY at a police station, sheriff's office or similar law enforcement facility. Meet only during daylight hours, unless the police department has offered inside facilities 24 hours a day.

Be familiar with Craigslist

Scammers often create lookalike sites to lure buyers into paying for items that don't exist. Always confirm the URL before finalizing a purchase. Craigslist does not back any transaction on its site. If you're offered purchase protection at a price, you're looking at a scam.

In any Craigslist transaction, never give out personal or financial information. Always meet in person, bring a friend, and deal in cash or use a secured or proxied form of payment such as PayPal to avoid giving your credit card information to the seller.

Craigslist email relay hides your email address when communicating with buyers or sellers. It's a great security feature that you should take advantage of. That means you shouldn't give your real email address or phone number to someone you're dealing with, especially if they're pressuring you.

What is the best day to list on Craigslist? ›

Day of the Week

Monday is the best of the remaining days of the week, with views dropping until Friday, which is lowest. AllYou.com prefers Friday and Saturday because they've learned that buyers check what's new on those days.

Sell your junk

The most typical way people make money on Craigslist is to sell items they no longer use or need. Just because you're done using an item doesn't mean someone else doesn't want it. Many people just throw away or donate their used goods when they could make money.

Include at least one image to attract more viewers. Customers typically like to see the conditions or status of your offering, because this eliminates the need to contact you requesting further details. Additionally, many users prefer to search only for ads that contain images.