There are many ways to enhance the interest of potential buyers. Think about what makes your product that you want to sell special enough that someone else would want to purchase it. The fact that you want to clean out your garage and clear out the clutter is not a selling point. Another none selling point is the fact that you want to make extra money. So here are some questions to consider when writing your item description.

A good way to begin is to get out a notepad and write yourself some brief notes in regards to each of the questions below. This will come in handy when you start to write your selling description because you will have all of the answers right in front of you.

What exactly is the object you are trying to sell. What stuff is it made of? For instance, if its a cup is it made out of plastic, metal, porcelain etc. When was it produced? What firm/painter/author made it? What condition is it in? Is the thing new, used, or still in warranty? Be sure to speak about any flaws or repairs. What are its proportions? What country/location is it from? Does it have any notable markings? Does it have a special history? What is your preferred method of payment? Be clear about payment methods you accept, and be as specific as you can about your shipping costs.

Contemplate using a a storyline. Basically, everyone likes a good story, so, tell us your story. In fact, many sellers have found that adding a human interest story to the item description really sells. Consider including points of interest, such as: Describe what you especially like about the item. Tell who you think it would appeal to and why. An interesting story about the item (for example, how you acquired it). How the item might be used. Highlight the value and savings for buyers.

Now that you've thought about the above questions it is time to keep the following in mind when you start writing the title of your auction.

Take advantage of multiple descriptive keywords that clearly convey what you are selling. Use all 55 characters. Include your item's brand name, artist, or designer. Include item-specific attributes. For example, if selling shoes, include size, color, and condition. Declare accurately what your item is, even if your title repeats the category name. Leave out punctuation markings and asterisks. In some ways your auction description should read like a resume. Attempt not to include "wow" or "look." Bidders don't scan for words like these. Don't stress about about composing a grammatically correct sentence. Do not overuse acronyms. Don't use all capitals this make it more challenging to read.