Free ads, whether for REI professionals or anyone else, are great… if they work. Posting a free ad on every site on the Web is a waste of time, but there are a few places where a free ad can get some excellent results. Here are three of the most popular:
1. Craigslist – http://www.craigslist.org. Craigslist is probably the best known and most widely used online community that offers an unlimited number of free classified ads in a variety of topics. By posting ads under the housing category, you put your listing in front of thousands of potential tenants you might not reach any other way. There is also a “Housing Wanted” category where tenants seeking rentals can post a request. Keeping an eye on this section can also open doors that might otherwise remain closed.
2. GoLSN – http://www.golsn.com. GoLSN (Local Search Network) isn’t as well known as Craigslist, but they still get a lot of traffic and have produced some good results for landlords searching for tenants. Their Real Estate section not only includes a category for free rentals, it also includes a Wanted category and even a section for Trades where owners are open to trading their property for other property or other items entirely.
3. eBay Classifieds – http://www.ebayclassifieds.com. eBay Classifieds, formerly Kijiji, is another online community that offers free advertising and allows you to search based on location as well as other criteria. This site doesn’t offer as many categories as Craigslist or GoLSN, but it’s well known and gets a lot of traffic, and since it’s free, it’s certainly worth a browse.
Maximizing Your Free Ad Space
When placing free ads on any site, it’s important to follow the site-specific rules. Be sure you categorize your listing properly to avoid having it flagged for removal. And be sure to include at least one or two photos. Ads with photos always do better than those without them.
Also, list your rental price, deposit and whether or not you require a credit check. Doing so can eliminate a lot of runaround by pre-qualifying those who can’t afford your property, or don’t want to pay as much as you’re asking. It will also help save those who know their credit wouldn’t pass scrutiny the embarrassment of being declined.
Finding quality tenants is a key aspect of an REI career. Doing so can help protect your investment and help make your business a success. Locating and using available advertising options, without having to pay the high cost that local newspapers charge, only makes sense. These three sites are a great place to start in your search.
Hi, can anybody able to provide info on good free ebay software that can bid automatically just before the auction ends? (I cannot remember what this is called. thanks