You posted three days ago and zero messages. Before blaming the market, check these five mistakes — they explain 80% of stalled listings.
1. Title too short or generic
Bad: "Car for sale." Good: "Renault Clio 5 dCi 2020 — 65,000 km — first owner." Aim for 60–80 characters with key attributes first.
2. Off-market pricing
Too high: 4–8 weeks of silence, then panic-cut. Too low: you scare off serious buyers and attract scammers. Compare 5–10 similar listings before posting; price at the centre to sell fast.
3. Lazy description
"Selling because moving abroad. Good condition." Twenty words that say nothing. Aim for 200–400 words: brand, model, year, mileage, equipment, history, reason, what's included. Mention flaws — they boost credibility.
4. Bad photos
Daylight, plain background, tight framing, 5–8 angles, visible flaws. One blurry shot at 10 p.m. under fluorescent light will never sell anything.
5. Phone number in the listing text
Two problems: you bypass the protected inbox (so you get 10× more spam calls), and you violate the platform terms (the listing can be suspended). Let the inbox filter the first contact; share numbers only when a serious buyer confirms interest.
Three small wins
- Repost at peak hours (Algeria: 11–1 p.m. and 6–10 p.m.).
- Add a 15-second video for items over 100,000 DA — 30–50% more contacts.
- Edit the price by ±1,000 DA every 7 days to bump your listing in the results.