How to write a listing that sells
Practical rules for a listing that stands out: a title with the right keywords, photos, a realistic price, a well-structured description, and how to reply to buyers so the sale actually happens.
The title: specific, with keywords
The title is the first (and often the only) thing a buyer reads. A good title contains: what you're selling, the brand and model, and the key characteristic. 'Samsung Galaxy S23, 256 GB, warranty until 2027' works; 'URGENT!!! Super cheap!!!' does not β nobody searches for those words.
Think like a buyer: what would you type into the search box? Those words belong in the title. Avoid all-caps titles and stacks of exclamation marks β they read as spam and lower trust.
Photos: the first sells the click, the rest sell the item
The first photo decides whether the buyer opens your listing at all β make it sharp, in daylight, with a clean background and the item filling the frame. Publish 5β10 pictures from different angles, with details: the label, serial number, ports, signs of wear.
Photograph the real condition, including defects. Buyers recognize photos lifted from the internet and skip such listings β and on KupiProdaj.me they can be rejected at moderation.
Price: realistic and visible
Listings with a stated price get significantly more inquiries than 'price on request' β buyers dislike asking, and many filter search results by price, so a listing without a price never even appears for them. Check what similar items sell for and set your price within that range.
If you're in a hurry, set the price at the bottom of the range and mark it 'fixed'. If you have time, add 3β5% for negotiation. Crossed-out 'old prices' and fake discounts look unserious.
Description: structure instead of a wall of text
A good description answers questions before the buyer asks them: what the item is, how old it is, its condition, what's included (box, receipt, accessories), why you're selling. Write in short paragraphs or lists β nobody reads a wall of text.
Be honest about flaws: 'battery lasts a day, small scratch on the corner (photo 6)'. Honesty filters serious buyers from those who would walk away at the viewing β and saves your time.
Replying to buyers
Response speed directly affects the sale: a buyer who waits two days for a reply has already bought elsewhere. Turn on notifications and reply within a few hours, even if only with 'I'll get back to you tonight with details'.
Answer questions specifically and stay polite even with lowball offers β a short 'thanks, I can't go below X' keeps the negotiation open. Keep all agreements in the platform's messages until you arrange the handover: it is also your evidence if something goes wrong.
Frequently asked questions
How many photos should a good listing have?
Optimally 5β10 for most items, and 8β12 for vehicles. The first photo matters most β it decides whether the buyer opens the listing. Listings with a single blurry picture get several times fewer views than ones with a complete gallery.
Should I state the price or write 'negotiable'?
Always state the price. Listings with a price get noticeably more inquiries, and many buyers filter search results by price β a listing without one never appears for them. 'On request' only makes sense for unique items whose value is genuinely hard to determine.
How do I write a good listing title?
The formula: item + brand/model + key characteristic. For example: 'Trek Marlin 7 bike, 29-inch wheels, like new'. Use the words a buyer would type into search, and avoid 'URGENT' and exclamation marks β nobody searches for them, and they read as spam.
Why is my listing getting no views?
The most common reasons: a title without searchable keywords, a weak first photo, a price above the market, or the wrong category. Fix those four elements and views typically rise visibly within days.
How long does a listing stay active, and should I renew it?
A listing on KupiProdaj.me stays active until you mark it as sold, archive it, or its validity period expires. If a listing sits with no inquiries, change what isn't working before renewing: the price, the first photo or the title β renewing without changes rarely helps.