Over time.
WHAT REPUTATION RESTS ON
Completing sales Describing names accurately Responding promptly Not wasting buyers' time
WHY IT MATTERS
Buyers weigh who they are dealing with, particularly at higher prices.
WHAT DAMAGES IT
Failing to complete a sale Inaccurate descriptions Not responding to offers Attempting to move deals outside the marketplace
WHAT ACCUMULATES
A record of completed sales.
That is the strongest signal available, and it takes time.
WHAT TO DO AS A NEW SELLER
Complete your profile Price realistically, so early sales happen Respond quickly
WHY EARLY SALES MATTER
They establish a record. The first few are the hardest.
WHAT NOT TO DO
Create multiple accounts to appear established Solicit false endorsements
WHAT TO PROTECT
A clean record of completed sales.
It is worth more than any individual sale you might gain by cutting a corner.
