The best Facebook Marketplace alerts app

Listings on Facebook Marketplace move fast — with billions of active users and rising resale demand, the earliest responders usually win the best deals. That means speed and relevancy matter more than ever for resellers, thrifters, and side-hustlers who want to turn low-effort finds into profit.

Flipify is a mobile alerts app that scans Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist and sends filtered, minute-level notifications so you see high-value listings before the crowd. It centralizes results into a single feed and uses smart AI filtering and customizable watchlists so you only get the listings that matter. Learn more on the Flipify blog: Flipify Blog.

• 1-minute premium alerts (for professionals) and 10-minute basic alerts (for casual users).

• Customizable positive and negative keywords to cut noise.

• Radius and price filters so results are local and profitable.

• Centralized cross-market feed (Facebook Marketplace + Craigslist) to reduce missed opportunities.

• Smart AI filtering to remove spam and irrelevant posts.

• Free 5-day trial that includes one basic + one premium watchlist so you can test intervals and ROI.

1. Create a watchlist in the app.

2. Set query terms, add negative keywords, set a radius and price range.

3. Choose frequency: Basic (10-minute scans) or Premium (1-minute scans).

4. Receive push/SMS/email alerts and act quickly with a prepared message template.

Flipify’s AI filters work alongside your rules: start broad, watch the initial results, then tighten negative keywords and ranges to remove junk. Flipify has an onboarding guide and troubleshooting tips on the blog to help you tune filters and notification permissions. (Flipify setup guide)

• Save time: stop manually refreshing listings and spend that time sourcing, photographing, and relisting items.

• Win more deals: minute-level alerts give you first contact on hot items — electronics, good furniture, and collectible finds often disappear in minutes. See Flipify’s explanation of alert intervals for why 1-minute scans matter. (Flipify)

• Higher margins: faster discovery means fewer bidding wars and better pick-up leverage — one well-sourced flip can cover a watchlist subscription in a month.

• Better workflow: pair alerts with quick price checks, ready-to-send messaging templates, and prioritized pickup logistics to close faster and relist sooner.

When choosing a tool, prioritize alert frequency (1-minute vs 10-minute), relevancy filters (negatives + AI), and a centralized cross-market feed.

Flipify plans (exact):

• Free 5-day trial — includes one basic + one premium watchlist so you can test both intervals. (Flipify)

• Basic watchlists — $5/month each (10-minute search interval).

• Premium watchlists — $10/month each (1-minute search interval).

Who should pick what:

• Beginners / thrifters: Start with Basic watchlists and use the free trial to test one Premium on a hot category.

• Part-time resellers: Mix Basic + a few targeted Premium watchlists for the categories that move fastest.

• Professionals / dealers: Multiple Premium watchlists — minute-level scans are worth the cost when you’re flipping multiple high-value items per month.

• Search strategy: use brand + model as positive keywords and add negatives like -broken, -parts, -IKEA to reduce junk. Start broad, then tighten negatives after seeing results. (Flipify)

• Sample keyword templates:

  • Electronics: "iPhone 15 Pro Max", "PS5" — negatives: "broken", "for parts"

  • Furniture: "mid-century modern dresser", "Herman Miller" — negatives: "IKEA", "particle board"

  • Collectibles: "sealed Pokémon cards", "Hot Wheels Redline" — negatives: "opened", "reprint"

• Timing & response: enable instant notifications, prepare message templates, and confirm pickup/payment logistics before messaging.

• Operational checklist: set a realistic price floor, verify photos and condition quickly, and keep polite but decisive communication to close deals faster.

• How do I test a watchlist? Create a broad watchlist, wait for initial alerts, then add negative keywords to cut noise. (Flipify)

• Too many alerts? Tighten price/radius filters and add negative keywords.

• Switching Basic ↔ Premium? Flipify supports changing watchlists anytime — you can upgrade or pause as your needs change. (Flipify)

• Privacy & data: Flipify performs targeted scans for Marketplace and Craigslist results — see Flipify’s support pages for full privacy details. (Flipify)

• Troubleshooting checklist: confirm push/SMS permissions, disable battery saver for the app, clear cache or reinstall if alerts are intermittent, and tune negative keywords. (Flipify)

The resale market has expanded rapidly and Marketplace traffic is massive — early access to listings is a simple, repeatable edge. Industry coverage shows Marketplace’s reach and the broader resale opportunity; pairing speed with relevancy increases your chances of winning deals and protecting margins. (CNBC on Marketplace reach) • (Resale market growth)

Try Flipify free for 5 days (includes one basic + one premium feed) to test 1-minute vs 10-minute watchlists and prove ROI. Set up 1–2 focused watchlists during the trial, prepare message templates, and measure how many wins you secure in the first week. Start your trial here: Get Flipify.

"The best deals disappear in minutes — minute-level alerts turn speed into profit." — Flipify

Speed + relevancy = more profitable flips. Flipify is built to deliver both.