Create Your First Sale, Step by Step
Post your first sale in 10 minutes. We'll walk through each field and what to fill in.
How it works
- Go to your dashboard and click "Create sale."
- Fill in the basics: sale name, type, date, and location.
- Write a description so shoppers know what you're selling.
- Choose your visibility settings (when the listing goes live to shoppers).
- Click "Create sale." You're done.
- Start adding items.
Field-by-field guide
Sale name: What's this sale called? Examples: "Spring Cleaning," "Estate of John Smith," "Weekly Auction Friday," "Consignment Round 2." Be specific — shoppers use this to find you.
Sale type: Pick one:
- Yard sale (items on your property, shoppers visit)
- Estate sale (larger residential sale, often multi-day)
- Auction (you accept bids or timed bids)
- Flea market (you're selling at a market or vendor event)
- Consignment (items for a store or resale shop)
- Other (if none fit)
Don't overthink it. The type mostly affects how shoppers see your listing. Pick what feels closest to what you're doing.
Sale date and time: When is the sale? Time is optional — if you don't know the exact hour yet, leave it blank and fill it in later. You can also use date ranges (e.g., "Friday–Sunday") instead of exact times.
Location: Where are shoppers going? Address, street name, or neighborhood works. If it's at a market or venue, put the market name. Exact latitude/longitude isn't required, but shoppers use this to filter sales near them.
Description: 2–3 sentences about what you're selling. Examples:
- "Household items, furniture, and vintage glassware from a 1950s home."
- "Weekly consignment drop: jewelry, fashion, home goods."
- "Auction of 100+ items: tools, collectibles, and sporting goods."
Skip this field if you're not sure what you're selling yet. You can add it later.
Visibility: Choose when shoppers can see this sale.
- **Immediately** (sale goes live now — shoppers can browse)
- **At a specific date** (sale stays hidden until then — useful if you're posting early but don't want shoppers to see yet)
- **Never share publicly** (only shoppers with a link can see — useful for private sales or preview-only)
Adding items after you create the sale
Once your sale is created:
- Click "Add items."
- Upload a photo (or skip it for now).
- Enter item name, price, and condition.
- Click "Save item."
- Repeat until you've posted everything.
Pro tip: You don't have to add all items before going live. Post 10 items, go live, then add more as you go.
Common questions
Do I have to fill in every field?
No. Sale name, type, date, and location are required. Description is optional (but recommended). You can skip price field per item if you haven't set them yet.
Can I change the sale date after I create it?
Yes. Click "Edit sale" and update the date anytime.
What if I'm not sure about the price yet?
Leave the price blank when you create the item. Add it later when you've decided. Or post a price range (e.g., "$10–$20").
Can I post the same item to multiple sales?
Not directly. Create one sale and add the item there. If it doesn't sell and you want to post it to a future sale, you can copy the item details and create a new one.
What if the sale is at multiple addresses?
Create one sale and add multiple hubs (locations). Each hub shows up separately for shoppers. See [Run a Sale Across Multiple Locations](/guides/run-a-sale-across-multiple-locations).
Can I post a sale but hide it until later?
Yes. Set visibility to "At a specific date" and pick when you want it to go live. The sale will be created but shoppers won't see it yet.
What happens if I don't add any items?
The sale shows up empty for shoppers. They can still message you. You can add items anytime, even after you go live.
Next steps after creating your sale
- Add items and photos (most important for attracting buyers).
- Monitor your sale on the dashboard.
- Mark items sold as they go.
- See [Schedule a Sale and Pick Your Visibility Window](/guides/schedule-a-sale-and-pick-your-visibility-window) for visibility options.
- See [Pick the Right Sale Type](/guides/pick-the-right-sale-type) for a deeper dive on each type.
Ready to put this into practice? Your next sale starts here.