| When it comes to selling a used car via an online | | | | After you have determined a price and written an |
| classified ad, you have the opportunity to reach a | | | | effective ad, the next step is to prepare your vehicle |
| much larger audience than you would with traditional | | | | for sale. Have your car professionally cleaned and |
| advertising methods. If you have never sold with this | | | | detailed, and instead of spending money on major |
| method, or if you feel that your last sale could have | | | | repairs, which will likely cost you more than the price |
| gone better, here are some tips to keep in mind that | | | | that you will receive for the car, plan on being honest |
| will help ensure a successful used car sale. | | | | about the condition of your car, both in the ad and in |
| The first thing to do is to establish the value of your | | | | person. |
| used car, and the best way to do this is to consult a | | | | Once your ad is posted and your car is ready, it is time |
| car values book, and other existing online classified car | | | | to wait for the calls and email inquiries to start rolling in. |
| ads with similar vehicles. You may also consider taking | | | | Be sure to give honest answers to questions, and |
| your car to a lot to see what a dealer would offer, | | | | make an appointment for a specific time to show the |
| and then incorporate all of this information into the price | | | | car. If the prospective buyer is late or does not show |
| that you include in your ad. | | | | up, do not feel obligated to wait or hold the car for |
| Next, be sure to list the body style, model, and year of | | | | them, just move on to the next person. Always check |
| your used car, as well as the engine size, color, and | | | | the title transfer procedures and requirements for your |
| mileage. Honesty really is the best policy, and if your | | | | state before you transfer physical ownership of the |
| car has some less than desirable qualities, like cosmetic | | | | car, and always demand payment in cash or by |
| dings or rust, be sure to emphasize the positive to | | | | certified check to protect your interests. |
| offset these negative descriptions. Phrases such as | | | | Online classified ads, when used correctly, can be |
| one owner, fuel economy, well maintained, and low | | | | powerful selling tools, so use yours wisely, following the |
| mileage stand out to ad readers more than comments | | | | above tips, and you will be well on your way to a |
| about imperfections that can be easily fixed. | | | | successful sale. |