Craigslist Downtown (2024)

FAQs

How to respond to Craigslist housing ads? ›

Make sure the “landlord” really owns the house. If it's an apartment or condo, you can call the related association or property management company and ask if you're renting from the legitimate owner. If it's a home, you'll have to search the property records in the area that the house or apartment is located.

Click on “Reply” located at the top-left corner of the Craigslist post. A floating menu with a list of email options will display on-screen. If the pop-up menu doesn't display, it's possible a third-party browser extension or add-on is preventing the pop-up from displaying properly.

Craigslist email relay hides your email address when communicating with buyers or sellers. It's a great security feature that you should take advantage of. That means you shouldn't give your real email address or phone number to someone you're dealing with, especially if they're pressuring you.

Use external analytics tools or URL shorteners to track clicks and gauge traffic to your Craigslist ads, which can give you some idea of how many people have seen them. While tracking your listings, keep in mind to abide by Craigslist's terms of service and posting rules.

Unfortunately, no such protection exists for those replying to posts. When you reply directly from Craigslist, your email address will be visible to the recipient. To reply anonymously, you need to create a free Web-based email address, which does not contain identifiable information.

Accept that the offer is low-ball

Being honest and direct is important when you receive a low ball offer and make it clear that you believe the offer to be too far below market value. Do not respond right away; let them know that you will get back to them.

How to respond to Craigslist job ad? ›

To respond to a job ad at CraigsList.org, follow the instructions in the post—usually this involves e-mailing the employer directly via a cloaked CraigsList.org e-mail address with an inquiry of interest, a resume, and 1-2 relevant writing samples.