One of the best parts about using Firesale is that you don’t have to worry about marketing — we’re already doing a ton behind the scenes to drive traffic, attract buyers, and help your items sell.
But if you want to supercharge your results and sell even faster (often at higher prices), promoting your Firesale can make a big impact — and it’s super easy to do.
🚀 Why promote if Firesale already does it?
You’re right — we’re actively promoting every listing with:
AI-powered buyer targeting
Built-in search and smart recommendations
Local-first discovery tools
Automatic price drops that increase buyer urgency
Ongoing platform marketing to bring new shoppers daily
But we’ve seen time and time again that sellers who take a few extra steps to promote their Firesale listings get more buyers, faster sales, and better offers.
🔥 Our top tip: Post a few items on Facebook Marketplace & Craigslist
Here’s the winning strategy:
Pick 3–5 of your most interesting or valuable items
Post those items on Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist
In the item description, write:
“I have over [XX] more items for sale! Check out everything on my Firesale page: www.f.sale/yourpagename ”
This creates curiosity and pulls serious buyers directly to your full listing.
📣 Bonus tip: Post in local Facebook Yard Sale & Buy/Sell groups
These local groups are super powerful — and often full of buyers looking for deals near them.
Here’s what to do:
Search for “[Your City] Yard Sale” or “Buy/Sell/Trade” groups on Facebook
Join a few with active members
Post a few of your best items there
Include this in your post:
“I’ve got lots more for sale! You can check out all my items here: www.f.sale/yourpagename”
💡 Make sure to follow each group’s posting rules — but most allow posts like this, especially if they’re local.
📈 What kind of results can you expect?
Sellers who follow this approach often see:
More item views within hours
Faster sales, sometimes before the first price drop
Multiple-item purchases from buyers browsing your entire Firesale
Better engagement from local buyers who prefer in-person pickup
🛒 You built the ultimate online yard sale — now show it off.
Spending just 5-10 minutes promoting your Firesale can lead to a major increase in views and sales. Just copy your Firesale URL from your profile and paste it anywhere you’re posting — Facebook, Craigslist, local groups, even text it to friends or neighbors.