Facebook Marketplace is a convenient feature that allows Facebook users to buy and sell items locally. With over 1 billion monthly active users on Facebook, Marketplace provides a huge audience for buying and selling everything from furniture and cars to clothing and electronics.
If you’re looking to find Facebook Marketplace listings in your local area, here are some tips:
Make sure you have a Facebook account
To access Facebook Marketplace, you need to have a Facebook account. If you don’t already have one, you can sign up for a free account at www.facebook.com. It just takes a few minutes to create an account.
Use the Facebook app on your mobile device
The easiest way to find Marketplace listings nearby is to use the Facebook app on your mobile device. The mobile app has a dedicated Marketplace section that automatically detects your location and shows listings close to you.
Simply open the Facebook app, tap on the Menu icon (the three horizontal lines in the top right corner), and choose Marketplace. You’ll immediately see listings in your city or town.
Go to Marketplace on the Facebook website
You can also access Marketplace through the Facebook website on your desktop or laptop computer. Here’s how:
- Go to www.facebook.com and log into your account
- Click on the Marketplace shortcut icon in the left sidebar menu
- Marketplace will open and automatically detect your location, showing local listings
Change your location filter
By default, Facebook Marketplace shows listings near your current location. But you can change this filter to see listings in other areas:
- On the mobile app, tap the location filter at the top and type in a new city, town or zip code.
- On the website version, click the down arrow next to your current location and choose a new location from the drop down menu.
This allows you to browse Marketplace listings in other neighborhoods, cities or states.
Use the search bar
You can zero in on specific items for sale by using Marketplace’s search bar:
- Enter a keyword like “bike” or “sofa” into the Facebook Marketplace search bar.
- Filter the results by choosing a category like “Vehicles,” “Home” or “Electronics.”
- Further filter by location if you want to see results only in a certain area.
The search bar lets you quickly find exactly what you need in Marketplace.
Set a Deal Alert
If you’re looking for a very specific item, you can set up a Deal Alert to get notified when new matching listings are posted:
- Tap the Save button at the top of Marketplace.
- Choose “Get notifications” and enter the details of what you’re looking for.
- Whenever a seller adds a matching listing, you’ll be notified.
This means you’ll never miss out on that rare collectible or specific piece of furniture you’ve been hunting for.
Use filters
Narrow your Marketplace feed using the various filters available:
- Categories: Filter by general categories like Home, Electronics, Cars, Fashion, etc.
- Price range: Set a minimum and/or maximum price to filter out high or low cost listings.
- Item condition: Choose from New, Used and For parts to see items in your preferred condition.
- Date posted: Filter by listings posted in the last day, 3 days, week, month, etc.
Using filters helps cut through the noise and find exactly the types of items you want.
Turn on notifications
To make sure you never miss a new Marketplace listing:
- On the mobile app, tap the Bell icon in the top right and turn on notifications for Marketplace.
- On desktop, click the Bell icon in the top right and enable notifications from Marketplace.
This way, Facebook will send you real-time alerts whenever new items matching your interests and searches are posted for sale locally.
Join local Facebook Groups
Many neighborhoods, communities and cities have dedicated Facebook Groups focused on buying and selling locally. Members frequently post about items they have for sale.
Search for Groups like “[Your City] Buy Sell Trade,” “[Your Town] Online Garage Sale,” etc. and join them to see listings from local sellers. This can surface deals not listed on main Marketplace.
Follow specific sellers
If there are Marketplace sellers that consistently post items you’re interested in, follow their profiles:
- Click the Follow button on their Marketplace seller profile.
- You’ll then see their new listings in your feed whenever they post.
This helps you keep up with reliable sellers that cater to your interests.
Conclusion
Finding great local deals on Facebook Marketplace is easy when you use the mobile app, website filters, search tools, alerts and community Groups. Just tap into the huge audience of nearby buyers and sellers that Marketplace provides.
With a few simple steps, you can dial into listings right in your backyard and start connecting with local sellers. Happy deal hunting!